Dodge Durango 2021 Owner's Manual page 30

28 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
All new brake systems have a burnishing
(break-in) period. This burnishing (break-in)
period will vary according to individual driving
habits and driving conditions (e.g., rush hour,
city, highway, etc). Smoke and odor associated
with brake burnishing is normal. Therefore, we
recommend using the following burnish
procedure to burnish the heavy-duty brake
system on your vehicle.
Brake Burnish Procedure
High Heat Stops
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1. Accelerate to 60 mph Wide Open Throttle
(WOT).
2. Perform a max deceleration/panic stop, in
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) if possible,
down to 1-2 mph and then release brake
pedal.
3. Repeat for a total of 20 stops, as quickly as
possible.
NOTE:
Smoke may/will emit from the front corners,
this is an expected result and is not an issue.
Immediately after the 20th stop, start Cool
Down Stops
Cool Down Stops
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1. Accelerate to 30 mph and drive for 1 mile.
2. Stop vehicle at a moderate decel from
30 mph to 0 mph. The stop should mimic a
parking lot stop, or a residential stop sign
stop, not an aggressive stop.
3. Drive vehicle for 1 mile at moderate speed
(30 mph).
4. Repeat steps 2-3 for a total of 10 stops.
Brake System Bleed After Pad/Rotor
Replacement
Bleed Brakes
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1. Due to the severe usage of brake systems
in police vehicles, bleeding the brakes is
recommended every time brake pads and
rotors are replaced.
2. Bleeding the brakes will remove any air in
the system, potentially created from the
severe duty cycle usage of the brake
system, while refreshing the system with
new fluid.
As brake fluid is hygroscopic (water
absorbing), it can absorb moisture from the
atmosphere. This practice will maintain the
highest boiling point of the brake fluid.
FUSES
G I
ENERAL NFORMATION
WARNING!
When replacing a blown fuse, always use
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an appropriate replacement fuse with the
same amp rating as the original fuse. Never
replace a fuse with another fuse of higher
amp rating. Never replace a blown fuse with
metal wires or any other material. Do not
place a fuse inside a circuit breaker cavity
or vice versa. Failure to use proper fuses
may result in serious personal injury, fire
and/or property damage.
Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the
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ignition is off and that all the other services
are switched off and/or disengaged.
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