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We have info for following modifications of 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN
- 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
- 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS, CID:360, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:360, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
- 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:T
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Adjustments -> Adjustment -> Except FWD Models -> FWD Models -> Parking Brake -> Self-Adjusting Brakes -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS
Service Brake
Except FWD Models
Self-Adjusting Brakes
These brakes have self-adjusting shoe mechanisms that ensure correct lining to drum clearances at all times. The automatic adjusters operate only when the brakes are applied as the vehicle is moving rearward.
Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment is required when the brake shoes have been relined, replaced or when the length of the star wheel adjuster has been changed during some other service operation.
Frequent usage of an automatic transmission forward range to halt reverse vehicle motion may prevent the aut...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Full Size Vans -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Full Size Vans -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Chatter -> Brake Drag -> Brake Fade -> Brake Pull -> Brake Squeal Or Squeak -> Hard Pedal Or High Pedal Effort -> Low Pedal -> Pedal Falls Away -> Pedal Pulsation -> Rear Brake Grab Or Pull -> Spongy Pedal
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG
Pedal Falls Away
- System leak at brake line, fitting, hose or caliper/wheel cylinder.
- Internal leakage in master cylinder caused by worn or damaged piston cups.
- Internal leak in ABS or RWAL system.
Low Pedal
- Worn brake linings.
- Worn drums or rotors.
- Rear brakes out of adjustment.
Spongy Pedal
- Air in hydraulic system.
- Thin brake drums.
- Substandard brake lines and hoses.
Hard Pedal Or High Pedal Effort
- Linings that are water soaked, contaminated or glazed.
- Defective power booster or check valve.
Pedal Pulsation
- Disc brake rotors have excessive lateral runout or thickness variation.
- Out of round bra...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Full Size Vans -> Precautions -> Brake Bleed -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 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 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Full Size Pickup & Van -> Description -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake (4 WABS) System -> RWAL System
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG
RWAL System
This system prevents rear wheel lock-up by monitoring wheel speed and altering pressure to the rear wheels. The system uses one sensor mounted on the rear differential to determine if the rear wheels are locking up. This system has a "passive" rear wheel control (meaning rear brake pressure during anti-lock braking is provided by the master cylinder). Rear brake fluid application is controlled according to wheel speed, degree of wheel slip and rate of de...
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