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Michael Groom Posted on Feb 18, 2014
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How do I tell if the rear brakes on my 1997 dodge stratus are anti-lock brakes?

I to find out how to tell if the rear drum brakes are anti lock brakes or not. they have 2 different styles on these cars and need to know how to tell the difference

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If you have anti-lock brakes you should have extra brake lines and a pump in front of the master cylinder.

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SOURCE: Seized rear brake drum on a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500

loosen emergency brake both sides..open wheel cylinder and let fluid run as you pry gently side to side in between drum adn shoe through backing plate /drum area to collapse the shoes some..... use wd40 or quality rust buster at center of drum /axle area to loosen grip of rust fused metal at hub to drum ..tap tap with hammmer around circumference of drum to dislodge adn loosen shoes from drum and drum from axle..good luck.. be patient work slowly

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  • Posted on Mar 23, 2009

SOURCE: Are the rear drum brakes on 1997 stratus self adjusting or manual

It should be self adjusting (when u back up and apply the brakes, it adjusts ), and can also be manually adjusted (thru removal of the rubber plug on the backing plate). The adjuster (star wheel) can seize due to rusting and it won't adjust automatically or manually. Whenever u do a brake job, spray it w/ wd-40 and turn it back and forth several times to make sure it is free, then I put a dab of high temp. brake grease on the threads (only a small amount, as u don't want it dropping off and getting on the brake shoes).

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 23, 2009

SOURCE: remove the rear brake drum on 2004 Dodge Caraven

No just make sure your emergency cable is off and take a large hammer an hit it around the edge or corner lightly and spin at the same time also try pulling with your other hand as you spin this is a technique all mechanics use its very unlikely that you will have to loosen up the shoes with a brake spoon.REMEMBER THE OUTER ROUNDED EDGE ONLY WHERE ITS THE THICKIST.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 13, 2009

SOURCE: Changing Rear brake pads 2005 dodge grand caravan

There are 2 bolts on the "inside" on the caliper towards the bottom they use an allen wrench socket.

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  • Posted on Sep 15, 2009

SOURCE: 2000 dodge stratus rear end suspension diagram

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