How to learn to do brakes myself?

How to learn to do brakes myself?

07-07-2001, 11:47 AM

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How to learn to do brakes myself?

When it comes to brakes I'm a moron. My wife will tell you it's not just with brakes.

I want to learn to replace the front pads, flush the brake fluid, and adjust the rears. After spending $700 last year with the Dodge dealer when I took my 3500 to just have the brakes checked, I never want to rely on someone else again.

Is there an old article in the TDR, or a book, or better yet a video on redoing the brakes on a '98 4x4 12 valve 3500?

Thanks for any info from the brain trust.

Bill Cook

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'98, 3500, 150,000 miles, 12 valve, 4x4, QCab, SLT, auto, 3.54, tow pkg, Pro-Loc TC, TST #8 plate (230/605), BD exhaust brake-presure lock-torque lock (I never turn the torque loc on), heavy duty valv

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