How to Bleed the Brakes on a 1999 Dodge Dakota

Bleeding the brakes on a 1999 Dodge Dakota removes the air from the brake lines. Air in the brake lines can cause the brakes to fail completely. Performing this task should take no more than 1 to 1.5 hours, even if you have never done this before. You can purchase the tools necessary to complete this job at an auto parts store and at some retail stores.

Instructions

1

Lift the front of the vehicle and set it on two jack stands. Remove the front wheels from the vehicle.

2

Locate the bleeder screw on the back of the front caliper. Instruct your assistant to pump the brakes up. If you cannot get a solid pedal, just let the brake pedal come back up.

3

Open the bleeder screw one-half to one turn counterclockwise. Instruct your assistant to push the brake pedal down slowly and to inform you when the brake pedal is to the floor.

4

Close the bleeder screw immediately when the brake pedal hits the floor. Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 until you have no more air exiting the brake lines in the front of your truck.

5

Repeat this entire process for the rear of the vehicle. The bleeder screws will be located on the back of the drum brake assemblies on either side of the truck. Open the bleeders. Tell your assistant to push the pedal to the floor. Close the bleeder. Repeat until no more air comes out of the lines.

6

Top off the brake fluid reservoir after bleeding the rear brakes. Make sure you do not leave the brake fluid reservoir low or your will introduce air pockets back into the brake lines.