Dodge Durango

 Service Manual

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Brake system

Description

This vehicle is equipped with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. The front disc brakes consist of single piston calipers and ventilated rotors. The rear brakes are dual brake shoe, internal expanding units with cast brake drums. The parking brake mechanism is cable operated and connected to the rear brake secondary shoes. Power brake assist is standard equipment. A vacuum operated power brake booster is used for all applications.

Two antilock brake systems are used on this vehicle.

A rear wheel antilock (rwal) brake system is standard. An all-wheel antilock brake system (abs) is available as an option.

Brake system

Service warnings & cautions

Brake pedal

Stop lamp switch

Red brake warning lamp

Power brake booster

Master cylinder

Combination valve

Front disc brakes

Drum brakes

Parking brakes

Brake hoses and lines