BRAKES - Service Adjustment Procedures5-51
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14 LO169check the sliding coWsTm~3..“.W% ,Y :sleeve and guide pin-~I ._. ;;:i ‘.(3) In this condition, the other person should use a finger to
close the outlet part of the, master cylinder, and then the
first person should release the brake pedal.
(4) Steps (2) and (3) should be repeated three or four times,
and then the master cylinder should be filled with brake
fluid to the specified level.
NOTE
The air is completely bled from the master cylinder by steps
(1) to (4).
(5) Connect the brake tube to the master cylinder.
(6) Start the engine; then, in the sequence shown in the
illustration, bleed the air from each wheel cylinder.
Specified brake fluid: MOPAR Brake Fluid/
Conforming to
DOT3 or DOT4
Caution
1.Use the specified brake fluid. Avoid using a mixtureof the specified brake fluid and other fluid.
2. If brake fluid is exposed to the air, it will absorb
moisture; as water is absorbed from the atmos-
phere, the boiling point of the brake fluid will
decrease and the braking performance will be
seriously impaired. For this reason, use a hermeti-
cally sealed
1 lit. (1.06 qt.) or 0.5 lit. (0.52 qt.) brake
fluid container.
3. Firmly close the cap of the brake fluid container
after use.
4. For vehicles with the anti-lock braking system, be
sure to install a filter to the master cylinder
reservoir tank when supplying brake fluid.
ORDINARY AIR-BLEEDING PROCEDURES
(1) Depress the brake pedal several times until resistance is
felt; then, with the pedal depressed, loosen the bleeder
screw
l/3 to l/2 turn and then tighten it before the fluid
pressure is all gone.
(2) Release the brake pedal. Repeat this procedure until there
are no more air bubbles in the brake fluid.
FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD CHECK AND
REPLACEMENTN05FOAF
NOTEThe brake pads have wear indicators that contact the brake
disc when the brake pad thickness becomes 2 mm
(.08 in.),
and emit a squealing sound to warn the driver.1. Check brake pad thickness through caliper body check
port.Standard value: 10.0 mm
(.39 in.)
Limit: 2.0 mm
(.08 in.)
Caution
1. When the limit is exceeded, replace the pads at
both sides, and also the brake pads for the wheels
on the opposite side at the same time.
2. If there is a
significant difference
.in the thick-
nesses of the pads
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALUMINUM TYPE
WHEELSN2zGFM
1. Aluminum is vulnerable to alkalies. If a vehicle
washing detergent has been used, or salt from
sea water or road chemicals has adhered, washthe vehicle as soon as possible. After washing
the vehicle, apply body or wheel wax to the
aluminum type wheels to prevent corrosion.
2. When cleaning the vehicle with steam, do not
direct steam onto the aluminum type wheels.
When tightening nuts for aluminum type
wheels, particularly observe the following:
(1) Cl;Zl;lsthe hub surface of aluminum type
(2) After finger-tightening wheel nuts, tighten
them to specifications.
(3) Do not use an impact wrench or push the
wrench by foot to tighten the wheel nuts.
(4) Do not apply oil to the threaded portions.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TIRE CHAINS AND
SNOW TIRES
1.Use tire chains only on front wheels. Do not usetire chains on rear wheels.
2. When using snow tires, use them on all four
wheels for maneuverability and safety.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPACT
TIRE
1. The compact spare tire is designed
space in the luggage compartment,
lighter weight makes it easier to use if
occurs.g
2.-- IThe following instructions for the compact spare .,z,tire should be observed.
i/(1) Check the inflation pressure after installing ii,the spare, and adjust to the specified
pres-..$i
sure.t’
(2) Avoid driving through automatic car washes
and over obstacles that could possiblyage the vehicle’s undercarriage. Because
the tire is smaller than the
original tire,
ground clearance is slightly reduced,
(3) The compact spare tire should not be
used: i5iS:on any other wheels, nor should standard
i;:?tires, snow tires, wheel covers or trim rings
Ibe used with the compact spare wheel. If.
1.;such use is attempted, damage to these
items or other vehicle components may
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occur.
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