I have a 2000 dogde dakota auto...trucks seems to be rolling when in reverse and foot brake is on.....also when in park and truck is on slight hill...emgy brake does not help....any thoughts on this....seems to be alot of problems from 2000-2005 trucks with this happening...took it to my guy and he could find nothing titghtened linkkage said tranny was good...seems to come and go..Trans range selector??

 

If the truck rolls then the parking brake sprag is probably gone. It's a common problem.

For the brakes first try adjusting the rears brakes. You'll be surprised how far out they might be and you never notice.

 

Ditto

 

Since I've never checked mine,how would you know how to adjust(what would I look for?) Are there any pics showing this?

 

Hmm.. Emergency foot break, my dakota has none. I'm going to take it of my truck when I get back from schoool. It never worked from the get go when i bought it, not a real concern to me as I never use it.

 

You may want to start by checking the back brakes. Pull the drum off and get a good look at them, and note how the self adjusters work.

To adjust the brakes:

1. Jack and support the rear on both sides.
2. Remove the rubber plugs on the bottom of the backing plate.
3. Using a brake adjusting tool engage the teeth on the self adjuster then move the handle upward. The tool pivots on the edge of the hole and moves the star wheel downward - tightening the brakes.
4. Stop when you can feel light drag when rotating the wheel.
5. Using a small screwdriver in the same hole, hold the self adjusting lever away from the star wheel.
6. Using the brake adjusting tool, engage the star wheel and move the handle downward. This will move the star wheel up and loosen the brakes, remove the drag.
7. Repeat on the other side.
8. Reinstall the rubber plugs.
9. Drive the truck forward and stop hard, then drive backward and stop hard. Repeat this 8-10 times. It will make the self-adjusters work. Really stand on the brakes hard to do this.

You should feel the brake pedal come up when you do this if they were out of adjustment.

 

In Massachusetts, home of "we know what is good for you and you don't", my truck wouldn't pass inspection if it didn't work.