I have a 1996 1500 ram changed front pads the same asI have done 50 times before this this time I have no brakes, pedal is on floor I have replaced master cyl ( bench bleed ) and Bleed all wheel cyls and line fittings I have used over 4 quarts of fluid with no results help please...
2006-12-17 08:42:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
Common problem that happens here is back pressure into the abs system. You probably have done this numerous times before. Any abs system requires special care in releasing the pressure out of the system. When you backed off the calipers did you push the pistons back in? If so this can harm the abs pumps.
There is a good chance that a professional brake shop or the dealer can repair it still. I would highly advise taking in to the dealer and let them correct it.
Unfortunately with high technology like abs come more expensive repairs.
I hope that the pumps were not damage as it can be costly.
2006-12-17 10:08:50 · answer #1 · answered by logan 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Ouch! Thats strange. Lift the trucks front end and put on jack stands. Remove the two front wheels and have an assistant depress the brakes. You should see movement on the brake calipers. The calipers should strongly squeeze the rotors. Now, if there is no movement you need to pressurize the system (by pumping 3X). Make sure the bench bleeding job was done properly. There are 3 separate ways of bleeding the system. They are 1)gravity bleeding, 2)pumping and releasing (most often used) and 3)pressure bleeding. Try bleeding all the fittings in the brake system. Also check for any kinks or abnormal bends on the brake lines. Make sure your brake calipers are not seized in an open position. Always bleed from the farthest brake line first and then move your way up to the shortest. And please do bleed the ABS control valve because this will allow air to enter the system. It sounds like you have excess air in your system. Is the pedal stone hard? or spongy soft? Check for kinks in the brake lines and check the power brake booster or power brake booster check valve if the pedal is hard. Check the brake lines and have a shop professionally bleed the brake system for you it could be that the lines are clogged. Have the calipersever been replaced? Hope this helps, Jess.
P.S. These Dodges are very sensitive on bleeding techniques. This is how I do it. I have an assistant pump the brakes 4X then I go around and opening 1 brake components bleeder valve at a time to release the air. I repeat this process until the brake pedal has a firm feel to it. I bench bled the brake master cylinder slightly before re-installing the brake lines, then I bled the abs control valve right beside the brake master cylinder then I moved to the rear then finally to the front calipers. I did have my assistant pump the brakes and hold them for me while I was opening the bleeding screws. Make sure the pedal is held to the floor when you tighten the bleeder valves because you'll let air in if you dont.
2006-12-17 12:50:00 · answer #2 · answered by Jesse D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dodges after a certain year are self bleeding. Check for leaks. Sometimes a missing clamp on the brake lines is all it takes to mess up a brake job. Have you changed out the hoses at all? Even a pinhole could create these problems.
2006-12-19 12:10:54 · answer #3 · answered by hazeleyedbeauty1967 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me you have a big leak.Check your master cyc,and see if you have fluid going into your break booster.It should be wet,are driping fluid.
2006-12-19 10:34:00 · answer #4 · answered by George K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually , it simply sounds like your rotors need cut or replaced, if your truck pulsates when you try to stop , and you have to put the peddle to the floor , thats definately what it is
2006-12-17 15:10:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋