Hi Guys,
My 2004 Dakota had a bad caliper, so we went and replaced it. In the process, I left the brake line dangling while BS with my neighbor and came back to a puddle of fluid in the garage. With the master cylinder dry I, I bench bled it, put it all back together, and wasn't getting brakes. Bled the system from rear to front 10 times, still nothing. Any suggestions before I torch this beauty?

 

Moving this to 2nd gen Dakota section for ya. Welcome to DF!

 

Need to cycle the ABS module, it likely has a large air pocket in it. It requires a DRB3 or Modus 2500 diagnostics tool. Also a good chance you've flipped the bias valve and will need to get that plunger to re-set as well.

If it's rear ABS only, odds are in your favor. If it's 4 wheel ABS, good luck....they are a pain.

Now you've learned, always tie the caliper up to the top of the fender.