That booster adjustment is preset. Do NOT change it. That is what happened
to several of us that had this booster failure, that adjuster came loose and
backed out, removing the pedal free play and our brakes would drag and
eventually lock up. If you are replacing the booster, you may want to put a
new master on while you are at it...mine was blown by the booster.
Rascal
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Jason Bleazard
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 4:08 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Brake booster
When replacing the brake booster, is there anything else that needs to be
replaced at the same time? Anything I might as well replace as long as I'm
at
it? I just like to have all the necessary parts gathered before tearing
things apart. This is for the 2001.
I'm not positive it actually needs replacing, but the brakes aren't exactly
confidence inspiring. They feel a bit mushy, they have a tendency to glaze
the rotors, and recently they've started squeaking. The pads and shoes look
like they have plenty of life left on them. I have a set of Powerslot
rotors
up front, although I don't remember exactly what the pads are. Something in
the middle of Autozone's price range. I had the fluid flushed and replaced
last summer in Colorado, with no noticeable difference.
I've heard about an adjustment to the pedal travel. I've also heard that
it's
so much of a pain to get to, that I might as well just replace the booster.
What's the deal with that?
Thanks.
-- Jason Bleazard http://drazaelb.blogspot.com Burlington, Ontario his: '95 Dakota Sport 4x4, 3.9 V6, 5spd, Reg. Cab, white hers: '01 Dakota Sport 4x4, 4.7 V8, Auto, Quad Cab, black
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