Brake Master Cylinder problems of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan

Three problems related to brake master cylinder have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2007

The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving 25 mph, the brake pedal slowly extended to the floor when depressed. The vehicle would stop three seconds longer than usual. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by dirty rear brake shoes. The knee pads, rotors, shoes, drums, and master cylinder were replaced. The hydraulic system was checked, but the failure continued. The purchase date was unknown. The failure mileage was 149,000 and current mileage was 150,198.

2 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2000

Brakes failed at 20-25 mph, pedal went to floor, and consumer heard a loud pop before that. Dealer found that booster broke off from master cylinder.

3 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 08/01/1996

Master cylinder failed.




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