Brake rotor swap

Tiny
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  • 2005 DODGE DAKOTA
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  • 180,000 MILES
Are the rotors and master cylinder from the vehicle listed above 4-wheel drive interchangeable with 2-wheel drive by 2005 Dakota?
Wednesday, March 16th, 2022 AT 4:45 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

According to my manual, they are the same part number. See pics 1 and 2 below. Note that I selected the 4.7L for both drivelines.

The remaining pics are the directions for the replacement of the brake rotor which are specific to your vehicle.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
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Wednesday, March 16th, 2022 AT 7:17 PM
Tiny
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Thank you Joe. I appreciate you taking the time to help me. I do have another request. I should have asked the other day. Will you send me instructions for master cylinder replacement and some potential problems and solutions after bleeding brakes? I'm sorry I can't be more specific. I don't know what problems are possible after bleeding brakes. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Monday, March 21st, 2022 AT 4:57 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

Absolutely I can help with that. The only concern is if you have 4-wheel ABS. If air gets into the ABS module, you need a scan tool to remove the air.

Anyway, here is a link that explains the procedure in general. This will be very helpful as a guide. Also, it explains how to "Bench Bleed" a new master cylinder, which is done prior to the installation.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-brake-master-cylinder

If you look at the pics below, they are specific to your vehicle. The first pics are the directions for the removal and replacement. After that, I included the bench bleeding procedures, and last, how to bleed the ABS module.

The last two pics are for standard bleeding without the ABS. It will require a helper.

If you have ABS, when you reinstall the new Master Cylinder, you can try bleeding right where the steel brake lines attach to the Master Cylinder. I've had success with that. Basically, you will follow the same directions as indicated in the last two pics below. However, you will do it where you attach the steel hoses at the Master Cylinder.

If you try this, make certain to protect your eyes, wrap a shop towel around the line you plan to bleed to help prevent the fluid from spraying, and make sure to prevent brake fluid from getting on any of the painted surfaces.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Monday, March 21st, 2022 AT 7:15 PM
Tiny
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Thank you again Joe. Works great.
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Thursday, March 31st, 2022 AT 11:42 AM
Tiny
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Alas Joe, I have one more riddle for you. Since the last time I received directions from you, My 2005 Dakota has been stolen and recovered. Which brings my next set of problems. The thief broke the lock cylinder and in doing so also broke the I guess it's the housing that the cylinder slides into its broken almost all the way around. To the point where lock cylinder will not sit in place. Nothing to hold it. What is that component called between tilt knuckle and steering wheel? And can you tell me how to remove it so that I can replace it? Again, much appreciated. Do you have a PayPal account? I want to pay you for your time and knowledge.
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Thursday, March 31st, 2022 AT 11:50 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

Absolutely no payment. I just want to get things working for you. LOL Is it possible for you to upload a pic showing what part you are referring to?

Let me know.

Joe
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Thursday, March 31st, 2022 AT 2:18 PM
Tiny
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Joe, here is a photo of the part of steering column that I'm asking about. I've put red arrows pointing to the broken piece. It's where the lock cylinder slides in.
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Wednesday, April 6th, 2022 AT 6:49 AM
Tiny
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Wow. What the heck is wrong with some people? Actually, that is part of the steering column itself. It's all part of the casting. See pic below.

Number 2 in the pic points to what is broken on your vehicle. I don't think that is repairable.

Let me know.

Joe
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Wednesday, April 6th, 2022 AT 4:56 PM
Tiny
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Hey Joe. On the column of the 2005 Dodge Dakota, how do I go about removing the rest of the assembly? I'm sending pics of where I'm stuck. I assume it's pretty straight forward but any direction or tips would be great.
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Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 AT 3:05 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

You have gotten a lot done already. As far as removal, I attached everything from A to Z below. I added everything because it explains reinstalling it and provided torque specifications.

Take a look through them and let me know if they help.

Take care,

Joe

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Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 AT 5:53 PM

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