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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2013DURANGO CITADEL, 3.6L ENG VIN G, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESPARKING BRAKE SYSTEMBASE BRAKES (SERVICE INFORMATION)DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGDIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BASE BRAKE SYSTEMROAD TESTINGNOTES
2013 Dodge and Ram Durango Citadel, 3.6L Eng VIN G, AWD
Road Testing: Notes
2013 Dodge and Ram Durango Citadel, 3.6L Eng VIN G, AWDSECTION Notes
- If complaint involved low brake pedal, pump pedal and note if it comes back up to normal height.
- Check brake pedal response with transmission in neutral and engine running. Pedal should remain firm under constant foot pressure.
- During road test, make normal and firm brake stops in 25-40 mph range. Note faulty brake operation such as low pedal, hard pedal, fade, pedal pulsation, pull, grab, drag, noise, etc.
- Attempt to stop the vehicle with the parking brake only (do not exceed 25 mph) and note grab, drag, noise, etc.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.