Thursday, November 24, 2011

Need help in finding how to repair anti-lock brake systemin 1993 Dodge Caravan?

I purchased the van a year ago and the mechanic told me that he "disconnected" the ABS system and that I shouldn't have a problem with it. I used it this morning and my brake pedal is hard as a rock!!! There is brake fluid in it. I can't break without using 2 feet to stomp on the pedal. What could be going on??? I need advice and soon. The pedal is hard wheather the van is on or off. There isn't any give at all.|||It sounds like you have no power assist. Make sure you have vacuum going to the brake booster(big round thing behind the master cylinder) also there should be a one way vacuum check valve there to keep vacuum in the booster. You can disconnect that valve %26amp; blow through it one way %26amp; not the other if it working properly.With your ABS disconnected you should still have normal braking capabilties|||I will tell you right now that George hit it right on the nose. Sounds like the mech that you took it to was trying to get you to come in for more repairs and screwed up your booster. That way you would think that there was bigger issues, he would charge you big money, and do nothing but reverse what he did. Sounds like you need to find a better mech. Try eautorepair.net. It will give you all that you need to know about scheduled maint, recalls, and troubleshoot and repairs. It is only $39.95 for 4 years on 1 vehicle. Damn good tool to have.|||Go to any Chrysler,Jeep, Or Dodge service department. The abs is covered under recall 685. They may charge you some fees to reconnect the system since it has been tampered with. But this "Hard peddle" is a known problem in the abs system in Caravans of that time.

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