2004 Dodge Dakota Owner's Manual - Page 244

244 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Use of brake fluid that may have a lower initial boiling point, or is unidentified as to specifications, may result in sudden brake failure during hard prolonged braking. You could have an accident. CAUTION! Do not allow a petroleum-base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid. Seal damage may result. Brake Linings Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting brakes. A few brake applications while moving in reverse will maintain your brakes at the specified adjustment. Adjustment will continue until the brake linings are worn. To avoid brake failure, brake pull or damage to drums, inspect the brake linings as specified. If excessively worn, the brake linings must be replaced. Brake Hoses Inspection should be performed whenever the brake system is serviced or at intervals specified. Inspect hydraulic brake hoses for surface cracking, scuffing or worn spots. If there is any evidence of cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, the hose should be replaced immediately! Eventual deterioration of the hose can take place with possible burst failure. WARNING! Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture.