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We have info for following modifications of 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup
- 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS, CID:360, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:360, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
- 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 GAS, CID:287, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:287, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
- 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS, CID:225, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:225, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
- 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Cherokee -> Dakota & Durango -> Full Size Pickup -> Full Size Van -> Grand Cherokee -> Hydraulic Booster -> Inline Mount -> Installation -> Liberty -> PT Cruiser -> Removal -> Replacement -> Transverse Mount -> Vacuum Booster -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS
The only serviceable power brake booster components are the vacuum hose and the check valve.. The power brake booster must be serviced as an assembly. If diagnosis indicates a power brake booster fault condition, the unit must be replaced as an assembly.
Replacement
Full Size Pickup
Vacuum Booster
- With engine stopped, pump brake pedal four or five times to deplete power booster vacuum.
- Remove brake lines from master cylinder.
- Remove nuts attaching master cylinder and valves to power brake booster unit studs, then remove master cylinder and valves as an assembly.
- Disconnect vac...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Adjustments -> Adjustment -> Except FWD Models -> FWD Models -> Parking Brake -> Self-Adjusting Brakes -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Full Size Pickup -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS
Removal
- Install suitable prop rod on brake pedal to keep pressure on brake system.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Drain small amount of fluid from master cylinder brake reservoir.
- Remove brake hose banjo bolt.
- Remove caliper mounting slide pin bolts, then the caliper.
Disassemble
- Drain brake fluid from caliper.
- C-clamp a block of wood over one piston.
- Take another piece of wood and pad it with shop towels, then place it on outboard pad side of caliper in front of other piston.
- Remove caliper piston by directing short bursts of compressed air through calipe...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Full Size Pickup -> Brake Pad Service -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 GAS
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assemblies.
- Press caliper piston back into bore using suitable large, flat blade screwdriver, Use large C-clamp if additional force is needed.
- Remove caliper mounting bolts.
- Rotate caliper rearward off rotor and out of steering knuckle support ledges,
- Remove inboard and outboard brake pads.
- Secure caliper to convenient chassis or suspension component.. Do not allow brake hose to support caliper as this will cause damage to hose and fittings.
Inspection
- Inspect pad lining for wear. Replace riveted lining if worn to within ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 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: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 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 ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Adjustments -> Adjustment -> Except FWD Models -> FWD Models -> Parking Brake -> Self-Adjusting Brakes -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 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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