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Dodge Caravan Brakes sticking
My 99 caravan has a problem where the Brakes get "stuck". It happens
intermittentely... I recently replaced both calipers, (I assumed they were frozen) because of this problem. Now, it still happens...On one occasion, my wife came out from shopping and noticed that the brake lights were lit (as if someone was stepping on the brake peddle). Could this be a master cylinder problem? We rarely use the emergency brake, but I admit I havn't looked at the rear brakes yet. Thanks in advance for any help! |
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Might be just your "Brake Light Switch" which is at the brake pedal...Some
are adjustable...Sounds like what is happening is the Brake Light Switch is not keeping pressure on your Brake Pedal,Where by keeping your Rear Brake Lights on...Easy Fix if that is the problem. Good Luck "Hans" > wrote in message oups.com... > My 99 caravan has a problem where the Brakes get "stuck". It happens > intermittentely... > I recently replaced both calipers, (I assumed they were frozen) because > of this problem. Now, it still happens...On one occasion, my wife came > out from shopping and noticed that the brake lights were lit (as if > someone was stepping on the brake peddle). Could this be a master > cylinder problem? > > We rarely use the emergency brake, but I admit I havn't looked at the > rear brakes yet. > > Thanks in advance for any help! > |
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I thought of the brake light, it may be out of adjustment,
but I do have a brake problem. I've just never seen any kind of brake component failure (other than frozen calipers) where the brakes lock on. My wife says that If she tucks her foot under the brake peddle and pulls up the brakes will release. I am going to flush the brake fluid out (once I learn how to do it). I saw stories of putting Tranny fluid in the brakes and runing all the seals. we inadvertantly put some power stearing fluid in the brake resivoure (less than a cup)...I was under the impression power stearing fluid was compatible with brake fluid...My suspcion now is that I was mistaken. Is there a tool to flush all the fluid? OR do I just add fluid till it comes out clear? What is a power flush? Is it better than DIY especially since I have contaminated the brake fluid? |
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> My wife says that If she tucks her foot under the brake peddle and
> pulls up the brakes will release. Sounds like a brake pedal or possibly a brake cable issue > I am going to flush the brake fluid out (once I learn how to do it). > I saw stories of putting Tranny fluid in the brakes and runing all the Yikes!!! <Gasp> > seals. we inadvertantly put some power stearing fluid in the brake resivoure > (less than a cup)...I was under the impression power stearing fluid was Power steering fluid = automatic transmission fluid = hydraulic fluid!!!!!! > compatible with brake fluid...My suspcion now is that I was mistaken. > > Is there a tool to flush all the fluid? A pressure bleeder! > OR do I just add fluid till it comes out clear? You can do that as well. Requires two individuals and additional time -- remember this >> brake fluid is some nasty stuff and may cause future health issues! > What is a power flush? Entire brake system fluid replacement! > Is it better than DIY especially since I have contaminated the brake fluid? Yes -- if you added just one ounce of hydraulic fluid to the vehicles break fluid reservoir! I'd have to recommend that you rebuild your entire brake system i.e. front calipers, rear brake cylinders as well as brake master cylinder!! BBA |
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Thanks for the detailed response!
I was going to do the "power flush" till I found out they flush the system "the old fashioned way" I'll have to call the dealer and see if they do something different. I ended up flushing the system myself. My next question, If the brakes seem to be working fine, should I still replace everything? Will the contaminated seals (I understand they swell) go back to normal, or are they now compromised, and could fail completely? I'm thinking already I know the answer to this one.... |
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