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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Dodge Dakota

  • 1996 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS, CID:239, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:239, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
  • 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 CNG, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:T
  • 1996 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS, CC:2507, CID:153, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:153, Engine VIN:, Desg:P

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Dakota -> Rotor Replacement
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 CNG

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel.
  • Remove caliper and brake pads as outlined under "Brake Pad Service." It is not necessary to disconnect brake line from caliper. After caliper has been removed from rotor, support it to prevent brake line damage.
  • On 2WD models, proceed as follows:
    • Remove grease cap, cotter pin, hub nut lock, hub nut, thrust washer and outer wheel bearing.
    • Remove rotor and hub assembly. Avoid damaging ABS tone wheel, located on rotor hub.
    • If necessary, remove wheel bearin...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Dakota -> Rotor Replacement
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel.
  • Remove caliper and brake pads as outlined under "Brake Pad Service." It is not necessary to disconnect brake line from caliper. After caliper has been removed from rotor, support it to prevent brake line damage.
  • On 2WD models, proceed as follows:
    • Remove grease cap, cotter pin, hub nut lock, hub nut, thrust washer and outer wheel bearing.
    • Remove rotor and hub assembly. Avoid damaging ABS tone wheel, located on rotor hub.
    • If necessary, remove wheel bearin...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Dakota -> Precautions -> Bleeding Brakes -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 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 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Brake Warning Switch -> Chrysler -> Combination Valve -> Diagonally Split Systems -> Front & Rear Split Systems -> Hold-Off Valve -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Jeep -> Master Cylinder -> Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS

Master Cylinder

Front & Rear Split Systems

When the brake pedal is depressed, both the primary (front brake) and the secondary (rear brake) master cylinder pistons are moved simultaneously to exert hydraulic fluid pressure on their respective independent hydraulic systems. The fluid displacement of the two master cylinders is proportioned to fulfill the requirements of each of the two independent hydraulic brake systems.

If a failure of the rear (secondary) brake system should occur, initial brake pedal movement causes the unrestricted secondary piston to bottom in the master cylinder ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Brake Warning Switch -> Chrysler -> Combination Valve -> Diagonally Split Systems -> Front & Rear Split Systems -> Hold-Off Valve -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Jeep -> Master Cylinder -> Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder

Front & Rear Split Systems

When the brake pedal is depressed, both the primary (front brake) and the secondary (rear brake) master cylinder pistons are moved simultaneously to exert hydraulic fluid pressure on their respective independent hydraulic systems. The fluid displacement of the two master cylinders is proportioned to fulfill the requirements of each of the two independent hydraulic brake systems.

If a failure of the rear (secondary) brake system should occur, initial brake pedal movement causes the unrestricted secondary piston to bottom in the master cylinder ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Dakota -> Precautions -> Bleeding Brakes -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 CNG

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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