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We have info for following modifications of 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan

  • 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0 V6 GAS, CC:2972, CID:181, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:181, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
  • 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3 V6 GAS, CID:201, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:201, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
  • 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:230, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:230, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
  • 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3 V6 FLEX, CID:201, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:201, Engine VIN:, Desg:G

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8 V6 GAS

Brake Drums

Any time the brake drums are removed for brake service, the braking surface diameter should be checked with a suitable brake drum micrometer at several points to determine if they are within the safe oversize limit stamped on the brake drum outer surface. If the braking surface diameter exceeds specifications, the drum must be replaced. If the braking surface diameter is within specifications, drums should be cleaned and inspected for cracks, scores, deep grooves, taper, out of round and heat spotting. If drums are cracked or heat spotted, they must be replaced. Minor scor...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Combination Valve -> Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Fixed Proportioning Valve -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Master Cylinder -> Metering Valve
Vehicle: 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3 V6 FLEX

Master Cylinder

Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager

The cylinder body containing the primary and secondary pistons is made of aluminum. The removable fluid reservoir is made of nylon reinforced with glass fiber. The reservoir is the only serviceable component.

The fluid compartments of the nylon reservoir are interconnected to permit fluid level equalization. The equalization feature does not affect circuit separation in the event of a front or rear brake malfunction. The reservoir compartments will retain enough fluid to operate the functioning hydraulic circuit.

Caravan, Town & C...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Precautions -> Bleeding Brakes -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0 V6 GAS

Brake Lines & Linings

Remove one of the front wheels and inspect the brake disc, caliper and linings. The wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if necessary.

Do not get any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that both front wheel sets be replaced whenever a respective pad is worn or damaged. Inspect and, if necessary, replace rear brake linings also.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness o...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Manual -> Master Cylinder -> Pressure
Vehicle: 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0 V6 GAS

Manual

  • Remove reservoir filler caps and fill reservoir with proper brake fluid.
  • If calipers or wheel cylinders were overhauled, open all caliper and wheel cylinder bleed screws.
  • Close each bleed screw as fluid starts to drip from them.
  • Fill master cylinder reservoir once more before proceeding.
  • Attach one end of bleed hose to bleed screw and insert opposite end in glass container partially filled with brake fluid, Fig. . Ensure bleed hose is immersed in fluid.
  • Open up bleeder, then have an assistant press down brake pedal.
  • Once brake pedal is down, close bleeder. Repeat bleeding unt...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Parking Brake Service -> Park Brake Shoes
Vehicle: 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8 V6 GAS

Park Brake Shoes

  • Set parking brake. Parking brake is set to keep hub/bearing and axle shaft from rotating when loosening hub nut.
  • Raise and support vehicle allowing rear suspension to hang free.
  • Remove rear wheels.
  • Remove cotter pin and nut retainer from stub shaft of outer C/V joint.
  • Remove spring washer, hub nut and washer from stub shaft of outer C/V joint.
  • Release parking brake.
  • Create slack in rear park brake by locking out automatic adjuster as follows:
    • Grasp exposed section of front park brake and pull downward on it.
    • Install a pair of suitable locking pliers on front park b...

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