2001 Dodge Dakota BAD BRAKES

2001 DODGE DAKOTA
130,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROLANDSA
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WHEN I DRVE MY DOKOTA IT STARTS DRIVING REAL GOOD AFTER A WHILE THE FRONT BAKES ENGAGE BY THEMSELF I HAVE TO STOP FOR 1/2 HOUR THEN I CAN CONTINUE AND IT WORKS FINE AGAIN.THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY PLEASE HELP
Mar 17, 2010 at 4:45 PM
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CH112063
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When the fronts grab it can be from a couple of things.1. If both calipers are siezing,2. if there is a problem with either the master cylinder or proportioning valve, or3. even the brake booster can cause this, if you have ABS, it could be the hydraulic control unit. This system has fault codes with self diagnostics used with a scan tool. It is rare that both calipers sieze up at the same time. Fluid contamination can cause this also. Please have them checked out for safety reasons.
Mar 17, 2010 at 9:52 PM
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