2008 DODGE RAM 2500 POWER WAGON brakes

Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou-
plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are
present.
Components should be replaced immediately if there is
any evidence of wear or damage that could cause failure.
Brake System
Power Disc Brakes (front and rear)
Disc brakes do not require adjustment; however, several
hard stops during the break-in period are recommended
to seat the linings and wear off any foreign material.
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 aªMAXº dot and an ªMINº dot. The fluid level must be
kept within these two dots. Do not add fluid above the
MAX 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 is unidentified as to specification,
may result in sudden brake failure during hard
prolonged braking. You could have an accident.
432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Ball Joints............................. 422
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System................ 279
Battery............................... 419
Emergency Starting..................... 399
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 130
Bearings.............................. 439
Belts, Drive............................ 416
Belts, Seat.............................. 35
Body Builders Guide....................... 6
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 424
B-Pillar Location........................ 331
Brake Fluid............................ 466
Brake System........................322,432
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 323
Disc Brakes.......................... 432
Hoses.............................. 433
Master Cylinder....................... 432
Parking............................. 321
Warning Light........................ 185Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 74
Bulb Replacement....................... 453
Bulbs, Light............................ 453
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 461
Calibration, Compass..................... 147
Camper............................... 171
Capacities, Fluid........................ 464
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine).......................... 414
Power Steering........................ 421
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 429
Car Washes............................ 443
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............76,361
Cargo Light............................ 132
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 237
Catalytic Converter...................... 417
CD (Compact Disc) Player............192,200,213
Cellular Phone.......................... 93
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Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 138
Cup Holder............................ 162
Customer Assistance..................... 476
Data Recorder, Event...................... 59
Daytime Running Lights................... 131
Dealer Service.......................... 412
Defroster, Rear Window.................92,165
Defroster, Windshield................77,240,243
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 135
Differential............................. 84
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 275
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player.............. 84
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 436
Power Steering........................ 421
Disc Brakes............................ 432
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 429Door Locks............................. 27
Door Opener, Garage..................... 150
Drive Belts............................ 416
Driving
Off-Pavement......................... 281
Off-Road............................ 281
Electric Rear Window Defrost.............92,165
Electrical Power Outlets................... 159
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 138
Emergency Brake........................ 321
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 402
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 390
Jacking............................. 393
Jump Starting......................... 399
Tow Hooks.......................... 402
Towing............................. 403
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