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We have info for following modifications of 2004 Dodge Durango

  • 2004 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 GAS, CID:285, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:285, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
  • 2004 Dodge Durango 3.7 V6 GAS, CID:226, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:226, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 2004 Dodge Durango 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:D

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Combination Valve Test -> Fixed Proportioning Valve Test -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve Test -> Master Cylinder/Power Booster Test -> Power Booster Check Valve Test -> Power Booster Vacuum Test -> Pressure Differential Switch -> PT Cruiser
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Durango 3.7 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder/Power Booster Test

  • Start engine and inspect booster vacuum hose connections for leaks.
  • Stop engine and shift transmission into neutral.
  • Pump brake pedal until all vacuum reserve in booster is depleted.
  • Press and hold brake pedal under light foot pressure. Pedal should hold firm. If it falls away master cylinder is faulty.
  • Start engine and note pedal action. Pedal should fall away slightly under light foot pressure, then hold firm.
  • If no pedal action is felt, the power booster, vacuum supply or vacuum check valve are faulty. Proceed to "Power Booster Vacuum Test."
  • If p...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rotor, Replace -> 1500 & 2004-05 2500 & 3500 -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Commander -> Dakota & Durango -> Dual Rear Wheel -> Front -> Full Size Pickup -> Grand Cherokee -> Liberty -> Pacifica -> PT Cruiser -> Rear -> Rear w/Dual Wheels -> Rear w/Single Wheel -> Single Rear Wheel -> Sprinter -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Durango 5.7 V8 GAS

Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and caliper as outlined under . Support caliper at all times to prevent brake hose damage.
  • Slide brake rotor off hub.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Clean brake rotor with alcohol or other suitable solvent.

Commander

Front
  • Raise and support vehicle using suitable lift or jack.
  • Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove caliper as outlined in .
  • Secure caliper anchor assembly using suitable wire.
  • Remove and discard O-ring securing disc brake rotor on hub.
  • Remove rotor from hub and bearing.
  • Reverse procedure to install, n...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Commander -> Dakota & Durango -> Front -> Full Size Pickup -> Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> Inspection -> Installation -> Pacifica -> PT Cruiser -> Rear -> Removal -> Sprinter
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Durango 5.7 V8 GAS

Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager

Front
Removal
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front wheel and tire assemblies.
  • Remove two caliper-to-knuckle attaching bolts, then remove caliper by sliding away from adapter and lifting off rotor, Fig. . Support caliper firmly to prevent weight of caliper from damaging flexible hose.
  • Remove outboard pad by prying pad retaining clip over raised area of caliper, then sliding pad down and off of caliper.
  • Pull inboard pad away from caliper piston, until springs release from piston.
Installation
  • Inspect piston seal for leaks and for ruptures in piston du...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Brake Bleed -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Durango 3.7 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 required.

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 required, 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 of ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> 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: 2004 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 GAS

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.
  • Faulty power booster or check valve.

Pedal Pulsation

  • Disc brake rotors have excessive lateral runout or thickness variation.
  • Out of round brake ...

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