1999 Dodge RAM 2500 VAN Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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 malfunction. The reservoir compartments will retain enough fluid to operate the functioning hydraulic circuit.

Caravan, Town & C...

Height Sensing Proportioning Valve

1997-2000

• Raise and support vehicle, allowing rear suspension to hang free.
• Remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.
• Using an appropriate jack, support rear axle.
• Disconnect track bar from rear axle, then the shock absorbers.
• Loosen, but do not remove, both leaf spring to front spring hanger pivot bolts.
• Loosen adjustment nut on actuator, Fig. .
• Ensure hooked end of actuator is properly seated in clip on valve lever and clip is properly positioned on lever of valve.
• Pull housing of valve actuator toward spring hanger until lever on valve bottoms on body of va...

RWAL System

RWAL system malfunctions are indicated by a warning lamp on the instrument cluster. If such a malfunction occurs, proceed as follows:

• Inspect brake fluid level and correct as necessary.
• Visually inspect ABS hydraulic and electrical connections and correct as necessary.
• If hydraulic system leaks or weak or corroded electrical connections are not evident, road test vehicle to inspect vehicle for driveability conditions such as low or spongy pedal, brake pulling or grabbing.
• Ensure parking brake is operating properly and is fully released.
• If visual inspections and road test ...

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 a...

Brake Shoe, Replace

Do not intermix automatic adjuster components from side to side.

9, 10, 11 & 13 Inch Drums

Caravan, Dakota, Durango, 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. .
• Using a suitable brake adj...

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 a...