do you have to pull the rear axels to put emergency brake shoes on a 2004 dodge dakota
I have no emergency brake adjustment left on a 2004 dodge Dakota and want to know do I have to pull the axels out to put the emergency shoes on the rotor
My car has 150000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Yes, you do have to remove the axles to remove and replace the parking brake shoes. If don’t feel comfortable with this, or need some assistance, a certified technician from YourMechanic can come to your home or office to replace the brake shoe for you.
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If your vehicle has rear disc brakes and you pull the parking brake, then the cables engage a corkscrew device that pushes a piston into the brake pads, which stop the vehicle. In both instances, the parking brake bypasses the regular hydraulic brakes to stop the vehicle.
The parking brake, or emergency brake, is usually attached to a car`s rear wheels. On vehicles with rear drum brakes, the parking brake is usually attached with cables to the rear brakes, as shown in Figure 14-10.
Before replacing the rear brake pads, you must disable the electric parking brake. Why is that? The electric parking brake system uses the brake pads and rotors in the braking system. It has control over the caliper pistons.
The emergency brake, on the other hand, is designed to hold your car in place. However, if your primary brakes fail, you can use the emergency brake to slow down and stop your car.
In an emergency, the parking brake can be activated when the vehicle is moving by pressing and holding in the button. The brakes will then be applied with force in order to brake the vehicle. The braking process is canceled when the button is released or if the accelerator pedal is depressed.
Press down completely on the brake pedal. Pull the lever, step on the pedal, or press the parking brake button (consult your owner`s manual for the specifics for your car) Shift your automatic transmission into “Park” or put your manual transmission in gear.
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB): Detects potential collisions with a vehicle ahead, provides forward collision warning, and automatically brakes to avoid the collision or lessen the severity of impact.
Part of your vehicle`s brake system, the emergency brake operates independently of the main brake system to keep your vehicle from rolling away. Also known as a parking brake, hand brake and e-brake, the emergency brake was originally designed to be used if the vehicle`s main braking system would fail.
The handbrake applies the rear disc pads or brake shoes via a cable and is used when the car is parked to stop it rolling forwards or backwards. To apply it, you hold the hand grip, press the button (usually at the end of the grip) and raise the lever. As you raise it you`ll feel resistance as the brakes are applied.
These are not the same calipers that the normal brakes use because the emergency brake system is separate from the main brakes in case of brake failure.
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do you have to pull the rear axels to put emergency brake shoes on a 2004 dodge dakota
ANSWER : Yes, you do have to remove the axles to remove and replace the parking brake shoes. If don’t feel comfortable with this, or need some assistance, a certified technician from YourMechanic can come to your home or office to replace the brake shoe for you.
Low brake pedal and anti-lock brakes are not kicking in.
ANSWER : The brake pedal is working to stop the vehicle, but there may be air in the controller unit causing the ABS brakes to not function. I recommend bleeding the brake system from the farthest location from the master cylinder to the master cylinder including the ABS unit. If the brakes are still spongy after a full bleed, then the controller will need to be replaced. If you need further assistance with your brake pedal being spongy, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.
EPC light on 2004 Jetta. Code said brake switch faulty, but brakes lights worked. Replaced brake switch, now no brake lights.
ANSWER : Hi there. The first thing that pops in my mind beyond of what you have listed is perhaps the electrical harness attached to the brake switch. Perhaps the harness itself is damaged or you have an exposed wire, loose ground wire somewhere. You might want to have a professional mobile mechanic come to your location and complete a brake lights not working inspection to help you diagnose this issue.
Rear brake job
ANSWER : Hello, thank you for writing in. These situations are understandably questionable. The service providers at a lot of common oil changing and tire repair centers will quote you for a variety of things that can be updated. This does not always mean you are in dire need for more repairs. If braking seems to be harder, spongy, or takes longer, then you have reason to be concerned. Otherwise, you should check the amount of brake pad material left on the calipers. This can be visually inspected without too much trouble. Remove the wheel and physically measure the amount left, compare them to your vehicle specifications. It is a little early to worry about brake fluid or the rotors. However if the brake fluid is low, the rotors are warped from a hard stop, or there are obvious issues you should look into the system further. Only further inspection will confirm or deny the recommendations. For a second inspection, contact our service department to schedule an appointment.
When I put my foot on the brake my back left brake light goes off, when I take it off the brake the brake light comes on
ANSWER : I would suggest trying to disconnect and reconnect the wiring to the rear lights. I have seen these older Toyota vehicles rear lighting short out on the lights themselves due to the way the light circuit was made on the lamp housing. Look at the housing circuit on the light to see if one is touching another, and that could tell you why it is malfunctioning. There could also be a problem with the brake light switch. If you are not comfortable dealing with wires, I recommend getting in touch with a certified mechanic who can look at your brake light issue for you to see what’s going on.
Rear brake clicking noise after putting on a set of shoes and drums.
ANSWER : Hi there. Check the hardware to the shoes and see if the springs are sprung. A loose brake return spring will cause a clicking sound as its touching the drum when the brakes are applied. If the springs are the original ones on the rear brakes, then I recommend getting a spring kit and replacing both sides in the rear. If you need further assistance with a clicking noise after putting on the rear drums and shoes, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.
Hard brake pedal and rear brakes locking up.
ANSWER : Hi. I will help you with this issue you are having with your 2001 Durango. Unless you bled the master cylinder, it is possible there is still air in the system. If you car is equipped with ABS, air could have also gotten trapped in the ABS modulator. If ABS equipped, a bi-directional scan tool would be essential to manually activate the ABS system to clear air from that segment of the lines while you are bleeding the system. It is also possible that in all of this work somehow the proportioning valve has been affected causing the desired pressure differential, front versus back, to get out of spec. Using a 2,500 PSI gauge, you can check the pressures at each wheel and that will definitely give you a clue as to which brake circuit is the issue (or both), whether the proportioning valve is working properly and whether the line pressures at each wheel are within spec. Should you need a second opinion, by all means feel free to contact YourMechanic for assistance and we will diagnose and repair the issue for you.
Rear brakes not grabbing – 1995 GMC K2500
ANSWER : Hello. It is not in the ABS, but may be the proportional valve not giving the correct pressure split front to the rear. The vehicle never had enough pressure for the rear brakes. Have the rear shoes adjusted properly if you have drum brakes. You should check to see if there is an updated part to replace the old one. If you would like to have this done, a certified technician from YourMechanic can inspect the brake system and let you know what repairs are needed.
