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TommyC
Dodge Dakota
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7/26/2010
20:59:47
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 Subject: Bleeder screws: '97 Dakota Sport
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'97 Dakota Sport 2WD / 3.9L V6
I have recently replaced my main brake line that leads to the rear axle. I have determined that the REAR bleeder nuts (10mm) are different from the FRONT ones (roughly 3/8").
Chapter 9 of the Haynes Manual (Brakes) - #30041 - gives NO specs on the nut size for bleeder screws. Ditto Dodge dealership.
Does anyone know FOR A FACT what the sizes are for the front & rear bleeder nuts on this model?
I appreciate all respectful answers.
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Bob Lincoln
Dodge Dakota
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7/28/2010
08:29:03
| RE: Bleeder screws: '97 Dakota Sport
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Why not just use the wrench that is the best fit?
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TommyC
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7/28/2010
11:06:45
|  RE: Bleeder screws: '97 Dakota Sport
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You're stating the obvious, Bob, but that wasn't my question. I'm one of those odd balls who likes to use the RIGHT tool for the job. In this case, for mysterious reasons, it wasn't at all obvious what the size is (especially for the fronts). Like most of the questions I pose, I end up answering them myself. In this case, the best answer is empirical:
Rears: 10mm
Fronts: 3/8" (as I originally suspected); 3/8-24 threads
After removing it using the sledge-hammer method (details omitted here), I replaced it w/ a new aftermarket valve obtained from PepBoys (ProStop Brake Hardware). The good news is, whereas the stock valves designed by the morons at Chrysler had their skinny hex protrude a scant 0.065" above the cylinder body, the (much better) aftermarket ones are 1/8" longer and the (still too skinny) hex is out where a guy can at least get a box wrench on it.
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hmmmm
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7/28/2010
15:29:24
| RE: Bleeder screws: '97 Dakota Sport
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The right tool for the job?
Then do like Bob does. Vise Grips!
Problem Solved!
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