2007 Ram 2500 (Diesel) brakes

Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked
when performing under the hood service, or immedi-
ately if the brake system warning lamp indicates system
failure.
The brake master cylinder has a translucent plastic
reservoir. On the outboard side of the reservoir, there is a“FULL” dot and an “ADD” dot. The fluid level must be
kept within these two dots. Do not add fluid above the
full mark because leakage may occur at the cap.
With disc brakes the fluid level can be expected to fall as
the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in
fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check
should be conducted.
Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for the
correct Fluid type.
WARNING!
Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial
boiling point, or unidentified as to specification, may
result in sudden brake failure during hard prolonged
braking. You could have an accident.
452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Shifting ..........................291,297
Special Additives...................... 458
Autostick............................. 201
AxleFluid ..........................454,491
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 454
BallJoints ............................. 440
Battery............................... 437
Blanket..........................285,438
Emergency Starting..................... 399
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 24
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 130
Bearings.............................. 458
Belts,Drive ............................ 422
Belts, Seat.............................. 34
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 441
B-Pillar Location........................ 330
Brake Fluid............................ 491
Brake System........................321,451Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 322
Disc Brakes.......................... 451
Fluid Check.......................... 452
Hoses.............................. 453
Master Cylinder....................... 452
Parking............................. 320
Warning Light........................ 203
Bulb Replacement....................... 474
Bulbs,Light ............................ 473
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 482
Calibration, Compass..................147,158
Camper............................... 188
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 487
Capacities, Fluid........................ 487
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine).......................... 418
Power Steering........................ 439
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 447
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Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 446
Inspection........................... 448
Points to Remember.................... 449
Pressure Cap......................... 447
Radiator Cap......................... 447
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........446,488
Temperature Gauge..................... 200
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 139
CupHolder ............................ 172
Customer Assistance..................... 524
Customer Programmable Features............ 153
Data Recorder, Event...................... 58
Daytime Running Lights................... 131
Dealer Service.......................... 411
Defroster, Rear Window................. 88,181
Defroster, Windshield................ 77,258,261
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 135
Diesel Exhaust Brake..................... 290Diesel Fuel............................ 348
Diesel Fuel Requirements.................. 348
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 317
Dipsticks .............................. 414
Power Steering........................ 439
Disc Brakes............................ 451
Disposal.............................. 421
Engine Oil........................... 421
Used Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 448
Door Locks............................. 25
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 153
Door Opener, Garage..................... 160
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter.......427,430
DriveBelts ............................ 422
Dual Rear Wheels.....................347,396
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 249
Electric Rear Window Defrost............. 88,181
Electrical Power Outlets................... 169
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