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We have info for following modifications of 2006 Dodge RAM 3500
- 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 SLT 5.9 L6 DIESEL, CID:359, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:359, Engine VIN:, Desg:C
- 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 SLT 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
- 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 Laramie 5.9 L6 DIESEL, CID:359, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:359, Engine VIN:, Desg:C
- 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 Laramie 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
- 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 ST 5.9 L6 DIESEL, CID:359, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:359, Engine VIN:, Desg:C
- 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 ST 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
- 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 Sport 5.9 L6 DIESEL, CID:359, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:359, Engine VIN:, Desg:C
- 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 Sport 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Brake Bleed -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 SLT 5.9 L6 DIESEL
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 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Brake Service -> 12 Inch Drum -> 9, 10, 11 & 13 Inch Drums -> Brake Shoe, Replace -> Caravan, Dakota, Town & Country & Voyager -> Full Size Pickup -> Inspection -> Installation -> PT Cruiser -> Removal
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 Laramie 5.7 V8 GAS
Brake Shoe, Replace
Do not intermix automatic adjuster components from side to side.
9, 10, 11 & 13 Inch Drums
Caravan, Dakota, Town & Country & Voyager
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
- Remove drum retaining nuts if equipped, then the drums. If drum will not separate from brake shoes or axle, proceed as follows:
- Ensure parking brake is disengaged.
- Remove adjuster hole plug from backing plate.
- Insert small screwdriver or equivalent, through adjuster hole, then push and hold self adjuster lever off adjuster screw assembly, Fig. .
- Back off adjuster screw assembly unt...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 Sport 5.9 L6 DIESEL
These self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units are of the vacuum suspended type. They use engine intake manifold vacuum or a vacuum pump along with atmospheric pressure for their power, eliminating the need for a vacuum reservoir. A mechanically operated control valve, with integral vacuum power diaphragms, controls the degree of brake application or release depending on amount of foot pressure applied to...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 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: 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 SLT 5.7 V8 GAS
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 fault. The reservoir compartments will retain enough fluid to operate the functioning hydraulic circuit.
Caravan, Town & Country...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 SLT 5.9 L6 DIESEL
These self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units are of the vacuum suspended type. They use engine intake manifold vacuum or a vacuum pump along with atmospheric pressure for their power, eliminating the need for a vacuum reservoir. A mechanically operated control valve, with integral vacuum power diaphragms, controls the degree of brake application or release depending on amount of foot pressure applied to...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Adjustments -> Adjustment -> Except FWD Models -> FWD Models -> Parking Brake -> Self-Adjusting Brakes -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 ST 5.7 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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