Parking Brake Related Problems of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Table 1 shows three common parking brake related problems of the 1997 Dodge Caravan. The number one most common problem is related to the conventional parking brake (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the mechanical parking brake (one problem).

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Dodge Caravan


Recently reported Parking Brake problems of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

The Conventional Parking Brake problem

Parking brake has never be able to hold veh. , even on slight incline. Dealer said parking brake "normal".   Read details...

The Mechanical Parking Brake problem

Teeth in emergency brake gear have worn out. When emergency brake is applied it does not hold. Dealer has been contacted. Emergency brake failed because the brake gears are completely stripped.   Read details...

The Parking Brake problem

Parking brake pedal assembly failed.   Read details...


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