Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999)
2.
Inspect the rear brake hose for evidence of contact with the rear axle vent hose (Figure 1).
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If the ribs on the brake hose surface are worn smooth from contact with the vent hose, the brake hose must be replaced and the rear axle vent
hose must be shortened and repositioned. Continue with Section "B" - Replace Rear Brake Hose.
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If the ribs on the brake hose surface are NOT worn smooth, the rear axle vent hose must be shortened and repositioned. Continue with Section
"C" - Reposition and Clip Rear Axle Vent Hose.
B. Replace Rear Brake Hose
NOTE:
Only those vehicles that have a worn brake hose, as determined by the inspection in Section "A", require replacement. Very few vehicles are
expected to require brake hose replacement.
1.
Lower the vehicle.
2.
Depress and hold the brake pedal using a brake pedal prop rod.
NOTE:
Keeping the brake pedal in the "applied" position makes bleeding the brakes faster and easier since only the rear brakes will require bleeding.
3.
Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
