Never said it doesn't happen...just haven't seen this problem. My question
is this: Did someone twist the brake line when reinstalling the calipers
(which can cause the line to collapse or break internally)? Seen that quite
a few times (twisted brake lines). Have also seen calipers mounted upside
down as well.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: Brian [mailto:hskr@san.rr.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 7:51 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: RE: RE: Re: RE: RE: RE: RE: 2000 Dakota 2WD front brakes
Just a quick search on www.dakota-durango.com forums. Found one post in
less than 5 minutes of brake line problems
"I had the same problem with my '01 on the right front. Changed calipers,
rotors and pads twice before I found out the rubber brake hose was closing
up inside and not letting the pressure release on the caliper. I used reman
calipers and replaced the brake hose and have had no more problems."
Just because you haven't seen it in 5 years of working at a dealer doesn't
mean it doesn't happen. Most people stop taking their vehicles to dealers
after the warranty expires. Rubber lines break down over time. A lot of
the problems are caused from people letting the brake line support the
weight of the caliper while changing pads/rotors and causing the brake line
to degrade.
brian cropp
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Bernd D.
Ratsch
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 4:41 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: RE: RE: RE: 2000 Dakota 2WD front brakes
Almost 5 years at the dealerships and have yet to see a collapsed brake line
on the Dakota/Durango/Ram vehicles.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: DAKSY [mailto:rsmith13@nycap.rr.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 5:54 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Re: RE: RE: RE: RE: 2000 Dakota 2WD front brakes
Hey, Brain...
<> And a number of other Dakota owners have had the brake lines collapse on
them causing the same problems as well.<> >
Really? Geez, I don't recall ANYBODY posting about THAT...Course I AM 55, &
28 years of Budweisers & other substances mat be a contiruting factor!
Bob (DAKSY) Smith
(11yrs 3mos 4days in recovery...8-)>...)
DAKSY2K on AIM
2K SY Dakota Sport +
V-6 4 x 4 5 speed
2K05 HD 883C YP
http://home.nycap.rr.com/daksy/
Averill Park, NY
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