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If you did not open any brake lines and only replaced the pads there is no need to bleed the system.
The fuel filter and lines are in front of the tank on a Dodge Shadow.
bleed your brakes there might be air in the lines or the brake booster is bad try to bleed all 4 brake 1st
The brake lines can be replaced by removing all of the retaining clips. The brake lines will need to be disconnected on both ends. Reverse the process to install the new brake lines.
If you suspect that there is air (or other contaminants) in the system, or if the lines have been disconnected for any reason, then yes, the brake lines need to be bled. If you've only replaced the brake pads/shoes, etc., then there is usually no reason to bleed the lines except as indicated above.
Most often a brake repair simply involves replacing the brake pads. If the pads have worn too much though the rotors or drums will also need to be resurfaced or replaced. In more serious cases the master cylinder that controls the brake pressure will be replaced. Brake lines rarely if ever need to be replaced.
Master Brake cylinder replaced and lines bled-how long?
When you work on brake system you want to remember to bleed the brake lines.
To many to try and go thru on this site, but your Dakota should have the routing on a label that is on the under side of the hood. If not, my Chiltons book in the Emissions chapter starting at page 4-20 has routing diagrams for all of the engines.
The brake lines on a Ford Escape are replaced by removing the wheel, unscrewing the brake line at the wheel cylinder, and then at the distribution valve. New lines can then be set into place and screwed into the appropriate connector.
first try bleeding the lines, as you may have gotten air in the brake lines. second, you could take out the piston out of the brake caliper and put it back together, checking that it works.
brake hose's are about $20 each , steel lines can be replaced in sections for about $5 a section