2007 Dodge Dakota Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

Caravan & Town & Country

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 lockin...

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...

When working on or around brake assemblies, care must be taken to prevent breathing asbestos dust, as many manufacturers incorporate asbestos fibers in the production of brake linings. During routine service operations, the amount of asbestos dust from brake lining wear is at a low level due to a chemical breakdown during use, and a few precautions will minimize exposure. Do not sand or grind brake linings unless suitable local exhaust ventilation equipment is used to prevent excessive asbestos ex...

Caravan & Town & Country

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 dust boot. ...

Height Sensing Proportioning Valve

On these models the proportioning valve is not adjustable. Do not attempt to make adjustments.

Stop Lamp Switch

• Push and hold brake pedal in applied position.
• Push switch forward until fully seated against bracket.
• Release brake pedal.
• Lightly pull brake pedal rearward until master cylinder pushrod bottoms against master cylinder internal stop. This action will set switch plunger at proper stroke length.

Park Brake Cable Tensioner

Tensioner adjustment is only required when the tensioner, or a cable has been replaced or disconnected for service. To avoid fa...

When wheel slip is detected during a brake application, the ABS enters anti-lock mode. During anti-lock braking, hydraulic pressure in the individual wheel circuits is controlled to prevent any wheel from slipping. A separate hydraulic line and specific solenoid valves are provided for each wheel. The ABS can decrease, hold, or increase hydraulic pressure to each wheel brake. The ABS cannot, however, increase hydraulic pressure above the amount which is transmitted by the master cylinder during braking.

During anti-lock braking, a series of rapid pulsations is felt in the brake pedal...