2007 Dodge Pickup
Mileage
93,529
Service Date
10/31/2022
Services Performed
- Road tested vehicle. Performed complete brake system inspection. – found one of the right rear wheel studs damaged and needs to be replaced The following is amount of brake lining remaining: Left front – metal to metal, caliper has seized Right front – 4mm Left rear – 6mm Right rear – 6mm – recommend replacing the front brake calipers, pads and rotors, we also recommend replacing the front brake hoses – we found the left rear parking brake actuator seized – recommend replacing the parking brake actuators and hardware Inspected brake hydraulic system for leaks, wear and condition of fluid. – recommend a brake system flush when finished with repairs
- Performed AAA inspection. – noted the engine light and gas cap warning to be on Inspected all fluid levels and condition. – found the engine oil very dark – recommend fresh oil change – found the brake fluid to have excessive moisture – recommend a brake system flush – found the rear differential fluid dirty – recommend a rear differential service Inspected operation of all external lights. – found the left reverse light to be out – replaced the light bulb as needed Inspected battery, cables and hold down. Inspected wiper blades, washer fluid, horn and mirrors. – recommend replacing the wiper blades Inspected belts and hoses and air filter. Tested antifreeze protection – good to – 34°F and Ph level good at this time. Inspected tire pressures and depth. – tires are at 5/32" and the fronts are starting to cup due to weak struts – recommend replacing the front struts, all 4 tires and perform alignment – found the left outer tie rod to have excessive movement – recommend replacing both outer tie rods
- Removed and replaced front brake rotors. Replaced front brake calipers and pads. Installed new front brake hoses as needed. Reassembled and road tested.
- Inspected all hydraulic components for leaks – none. Drew brake fluid from master cylinder. Flushed and bled entire brake hydraulic system until clean. Filled and bled brakes as needed. Road tested.
- Changed engine oil and filter. Lubed chassis points (where applicable).
- RESET MAINTENANCE LIGHT AND MESSAGE
- Removed all necessary components and cleaned the area. Installed new parking brake levers and hardware as needed. Resurfaced the brake drums and reinstalled all components. Tested and adjusted the parking brake as needed. Road tested.
- Removed rear differential cover and drained differential. Cleaned and flushed differential. Resealed and reinstalled rear differential cover. Filled differential to specification.
- Removed all necessary components to access the tie rods. Installed new outer tie rods as needed and reinstalled all components. Road tested after alignment and verified the repairs.
- Performed wheel alignment and made necessary adjustments. Road tested.
- Removed all necessary components and installed new front strut assemblies as needed. Was necessary to replace the left front control arm bushing as it was seized in place. Reinstalled all components and road tested – verified repairs.
- Removed all necessary components, some of the spark plug coil boots came apart when removing. Installed new coil boots and a new set of spark plugs as needed. Reinstalled all components and road tested.
- Installed new wiper blades as needed.
- Mounted and balanced tires as needed.
Chris O. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/2/2022
