RAM 3500 Van V8-360 5.9L VIN 5 Magnum (1998)
05-20-26-52
Resurface Both Brake Drums
0.7 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part
Diagnosis
1.
Drive the vehicle at a safe speed and apply the service brakes. If the vehicle does not vibrate/shudder until the brakes are applied, proceed to the
next step. If the vehicle vibrates/shudder regardless of service brake operation, refer to the 1998 Ram Van Service Manual (Publication No.
81-370-8107) for noise and vibration diagnosis in Groups 02, 03, 05, 09, 11, 19, and 22.
2.
Drive the vehicle at a safe speed in area free of traffic. Lightly apply the parking brake. If the vehicle vibrates/shudder while the parking brake is
applied, proceed to the next step. If the vehicle does not vibrate/shudder while the parking brake is applied, refer to the 1998 Ram Van Service
Manual (Publication No. 81-370-8107) for front brake vibration diagnosis in Group 05.
3.
Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist.
NOTE:
MAKE SURE THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED PRIOR TO LIFTING THE VEHICLE ON A HOIST.
4.
Remove both right and left rear tire/wheel assemblies.
5.
Remove both right and left rear brake drums.
6.
Using a 100 - 125 mm (4-5 in.) micrometer or vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the brake drum pilot on the axle shaft (Figure 1).