2000 DODGE NEON clock

BRAKE ROTOR LIMITS
Braking Rotor Rotor ThicknessMinimum
Rotor
ThicknessRotor
Thickness
VariationRotor Run
Out*Rotor Micro
Finish
Front Rotor21.87±22.13 mm
0.861-0.871 in.20.4 mm
0.803 in.0.013 mm
0.0005 in.0.08 mm
0.003 in.15-80 RMS
Rear Rotor8.75±9.25 mm
0.344 -0.364 in.7.25 mm
0.285 in.0.013 mm
0.0005 in.0.08 mm
0.003 in.15-80 RMS
* TIR Total Indicator Reading (Measured On Vehicle)
BRAKE DRUM MACHINING
If a brake drum is deeply scored or warped, it can
be machined on a brake lathe equipped to machine
brake drums. Follow the manufacturers instructions
on the machining procedure.
Measure the brake drum diameter before machin-
ing. If machining the drum will cause the drum to
exceed maximum allowable diameter, do not machine
the brake drum. It needs to be replaced.
CAUTION: Do not machine the brake drum if it will
cause the drum to exceed maximum allowable
diameter.
All brake drums are marked with the maximum
allowable brake drum diameter (Fig. 35).
When machining, make sure the final finish feed
cut is fine in order to avoid a screw effect on the
brake shoes when the brakes are applied. This finalfeed cut specification varies from lathe manufacturer
to lathe manufacturer.
PARKING BRAKE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER LOCK
OUT
WARNING: THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTING FEATURE
OF THIS PARKING BRAKE LEVER CONTAINS A
CLOCK SPRING LOADED TO APPROXIMATELY 25
POUNDS. DO NOT RELEASE THE AUTOMATIC
ADJUSTER LOCKOUT DEVICE UNLESS THE REAR
PARKING BRAKE CABLES AND EQUALIZER ARE
CONNECTED TO THE LEVER OUTPUT CABLE.
KEEP HANDS OUT OF AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER
SECTOR AND PAWL AREA. FAILURE TO OBSERVE
CAUTION IN HANDLING THIS MECHANISM COULD
LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING: WHEN REPAIRS TO THE PARKING
BRAKE LEVER OR CABLES ARE REQUIRED, THE
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER MUST BE LOADED AND
LOCKED OUT TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY.
ADJUSTER LOADING AND LOCKING OUT
(1) Block the tire and wheels so the vehicle does
not move once the vehicle parking brake lever is
released.
(2) Fully apply the parking brake lever, then shift
the transmission into neutral.
(3) Remove the screws attaching the center con-
sole, then remove the center console.
(4) Lower the parking brake lever handle to the
released position.
(5) Grasp the parking brake lever output cable by
hand and pull upward. Continue pulling on the cable
until a pin punch can be inserted through the hole in
the lever mechanism sector gear and the hole in the
right side of its mounting bracket (Fig. 36). This will
lock the parking brake automatic adjustment mecha-
nism in place and take tension off the parking brake
cables.
Fig. 35 Brake Drum Maximum Diameter
Identification
1 ± HUB/BEARING ASSEMBLY
2 ± WHEEL MOUNTING STUDS
3 ± BRAKE DRUM MAXIMUM DIAMETER MARKING
4 ± REAR BRAKE DRUM
5 - 22 BRAKESPL
SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)

BRAKE PEDAL
NOTE: Before proceeding with this procedure,
review SERVICE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS at the
beginning of REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in this
section.
WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable from its post on the battery.
(2) Place the steering wheel and tires in the
STRAIGHT-AHEAD position. Using a steering wheel
holder, lock the steering wheel in place to keep it
from rotating (Fig. 37). This keeps the clockspring in
the proper orientation.
(3) Remove the steering column coupling retainer
pin, back off the pinch bolt nut, and remove the
steering column coupling pinch bolt (Fig. 38) (the
pinch bolt nut is caged to the coupling and is not
removable). Separate the upper and lower steering
column couplings.
(4) Depress and hold the brake pedal while rotat-
ing the brake lamp switch (Fig. 39) in a counterclock-
wise direction approximately 30 degrees.
(5) Pull the switch rearward and remove it from
its mounting bracket.
(6) Remove the clip securing the power brake
booster input rod to the brake pedal (Fig. 39).
Remove the input rod from the brake pedal.
(7) Remove the two upper nuts fastening the brake
pedal bracket to the power brake booster (Fig. 40).(8) Carefully pry the tie bar running between the
two upper booster mounting studs from its plastic
retaining fasteners.
(9) Remove the two remaining nuts fastening the
brake pedal bracket to the power brake booster (Fig.
40).
Fig. 37 Steering Wheel Holder
1 ± STEERING WHEEL
2 ± STEERING WHEEL HOLDER
3 ± DRIVERS SEAT
Fig. 38 Steering Column Couplings
1 ± STEERING COLUMN UPPER COUPLING
2 ± PINCH BOLT
3 ± STEERING COLUMN LOWER COUPLING
4 ± BRAKE PEDAL
5 ± NUT
6 ± RETAINER PIN
Fig. 39 Brake Lamp Switch
1 ± SWITCH
2 ± CLIP
3 ± BRAKE PEDAL
4 ± CONNECTOR
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(10) If the vehicle is equipped with antilock
brakes, carefully push the power brake booster for-
ward until the booster contacts the ABS ICU mount-
ing bracket.
(11) If the vehicle does not have antilock brakes,
carefully push the power brake booster forward one
to two inches being careful not to stretch the brake
lines from the master cylinder to the brakes.
(12) Remove the two nuts fastening the brake
pedal bracket to the instrument panel support (Fig.
40).
(13) Carefully remove the brake pedal assembly by
pulling the pedal bracket back toward the instru-
ment panel, releasing the bracket from the booster
studs. Next, tip the bracket down past the input rod,
guiding the rod through the gap left by the missing
brace removed in Step (8). Remove the brake pedal
assembly out from under the instrument panel.
(14) The pedal can be removed from it's bracket by
grinding off the peened end of the shaft, removing
the shaft, pedal and bushings. A service parts pack-
age is available to replace these items.
INSTALLATION
(1) If the pedal has been removed from it's
bracket, install the pedal, bushings and bolt-in-shaft
on the bracket using the available service parts pack-
age.
(2) Install the brake pedal assembly by tipping the
pedal bracket and guiding the power brake booster
mounting portion up past the booster input rod.
Guide the top of the bracket onto the studs protrud-
ing from the instrument panel support (Fig. 40), then
guide the booster mounting portion onto the power
brake booster mounting studs.(3) Push the power brake booster back into mount-
ing position from under the hood.
(4) Install the two nuts fastening the brake pedal
bracket to the instrument panel support (Fig. 40).
Install the nuts all the way, but do not tighten them
at this time.
(5) Install the two lower power brake booster
mounting nuts, but do not tighten them at this time.
(6) Place the tie bar running between the two
upper booster mounting studs onto the studs with
the long flat side facing upward and the curved side
downward.
(7) Install the two upper power brake booster
mounting nuts on their studs.
(8) Tighten all four nuts fastening the brake pedal
bracket to the power brake booster to a torque of 34
N´m (300 in. lbs.).
(9) Tighten the two nuts fastening the brake pedal
bracket to the instrument panel support to a torque
of 34 N´m (300 in. lbs.).
(10) Install the power brake booster input rod on
the pin mounted on the side of the brake pedal.
Install a new retaining clip on the end of the pin
(Fig. 39). Do not reuse the old clip.
NOTE: Prior to installing the brake lamp switch,
make sure the plunger is at it's fully extended posi-
tion.
(11) Hold the brake lamp switch firmly in one
hand. Then using the other hand, pull outward on
the plunger of the brake lamp switch until it has
ratcheted out to its fully extended position.
(12) Mount the brake lamp switch into the bracket
using the following procedure:
²Depress the brake pedal as far down as possible.
²Install the switch in its bracket by aligning the
index tab on the switch with the slot in the mounting
bracket.
²When the switch is fully seated in its bracket,
rotate the switch clockwise approximately 30É to lock
the switch into place.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when pulling
back on the brake pedal to adjust the brake lamp
switch. If too much force is used, the switch or
striker can be damaged.
(13) Gently pull back on the brake pedal until the
pedal stops moving. This will ratchet the switch
plunger backward to the correct adjustment position.
(14) Install the dash-to-lower coupling seal in
place over the lower coupling's plastic collar and
dash cover.
(15) Verify the front tires are still in the
STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
Fig. 40 Brake Pedal Mounting
1 ± CLUTCH CABLE
2 ± BOOSTER MOUNTING NUTS
3 ± UPPER MOUNTING NUTS
PLBRAKES 5 - 25
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(16) Reconnect the steering column lower coupling
to the steering column upper coupling (Fig. 38).
Install the coupling pinch bolt an tighten the pinch
bolt nut to a torque of 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.). Install
the pinch bolt retainer pin.
(17) Remove the steering wheel holder (Fig. 37).
(18) While looking under the instrument panel at
the lower coupling, rotate the steering wheel back-
and-forth to verify that the lower coupling does not
squeak against the dash-to-coupling seal.
(19) Reconnect the battery negative terminal.
(20) Check the stop lamps to verify they are oper-
ating properly and not staying on when the pedal is
in the released position.
(21) Road test the vehicle to ensure proper opera-
tion of the brakes.
WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the instrument panel. Refer to the
INSTRUMENT PANELS AND SYSTEMS group in
this service manual for the required procedure.
(2) Depress and hold the brake pedal while rotat-
ing the brake lamp switch (Fig. 39) in a counterclock-
wise direction approximately 30 degrees.
(3) Pull the switch rearward and remove it from
its mounting bracket.
(4) Disconnect the clutch cable from the clutch
pedal spacer (Fig. 41).(5) Disconnect the wiring harness connector going
to the clutch pedal switches (Fig. 42).
(6) Remove the clip securing the power brake
booster input rod to the brake pedal (Fig. 39).
Remove the input rod from the brake pedal.
(7) Remove the four nuts fastening the brake pedal
bracket to the power brake booster (Fig. 40).
(8) Remove the two nuts fastening the brake pedal
bracket to the instrument panel support (Fig. 40).
(9) Remove the brake pedal assembly.
(10) The pedal can be removed from it's bracket by
grinding off the peened end of the shaft, removing
the shaft, pedal and bushings. A service parts pack-
age is available to replace these items.
INSTALLATION
(1) If the pedal has been removed from it's
bracket, install the pedal, bushings and bolt-in-shaft
on the bracket using the available service parts pack-
age.
(2) Install the brake pedal assembly onto the studs
extending down from the instrument panel support
and power brake booster (Fig. 40).
(3) Install the two nuts fastening the brake pedal
bracket to the instrument panel support (Fig. 40).
Install the nuts all the way, but do not tighten them
at this time.
Fig. 41 Clutch Cable Connection
1 ± SNAP RING
2 ± CLUTCH PEDAL SPACER
3 ± CLUTCH PEDAL
4 ± CLUTCH CABLE
Fig. 42 Wiring Harness Connector
1 ± UPSTOP SWITCH
2 ± CLUTCH PEDAL
3 ± INTERLOCK SWITCH
4 ± CONNECTOR
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(4) Install the power brake booster mounting nuts.
Tighten the four nuts fastening the brake pedal
bracket to the power brake booster to a torque of 34
N´m (300 in. lbs.).
(5) Tighten the two nuts fastening the brake pedal
bracket to the instrument panel support to a torque
of 34 N´m (300 in. lbs.).
(6) Connect the clutch cable to the clutch pedal
spacer on the pedal (Fig. 41).
(7) Connect the wiring harness connector going to
the clutch pedal switches (Fig. 42).
(8) Install the power brake booster input rod on
the pin mounted on the side of the brake pedal.
Install a new retaining clip on the end of the pin
(Fig. 39). Do not reuse the old clip.
NOTE: Prior to installing the brake lamp switch,
make sure the plunger is at it's fully extended posi-
tion.
(9) Hold the brake lamp switch firmly in one hand.
Then using the other hand, pull outward on the
plunger of the brake lamp switch until it has ratch-
eted out to its fully extended position.
(10) Mount the brake lamp switch into the bracket
using the following procedure:
²Depress the brake pedal as far down as possible.
²Install the switch in its bracket by aligning the
index tab on the switch with the slot in the mounting
bracket.
²When the switch is fully seated in its bracket,
rotate the switch clockwise approximately 30É to lock
the switch into place.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when pulling
back on the brake pedal to adjust the brake lamp
switch. If too much force is used, the switch or
striker can be damaged.
(11) Gently pull back on the brake pedal until the
pedal stops moving. This will ratchet the switch
plunger backward to the correct adjustment position.
(12) Install the instrument panel. Refer to the
INSTRUMENT PANELS AND SYSTEMS group in
this service manual for the required procedure.
(13) Check the stop lamps to verify they are oper-
ating properly and not staying on when the pedal is
in the released position.
(14) Road test the vehicle to ensure proper opera-
tion of the brakes.
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Depress and hold the brake pedal while rotat-
ing the brake lamp switch (Fig. 43) in a counterclock-
wise direction approximately 30 degrees.(2) Pull the switch rearward and remove it from
its mounting bracket.
(3) Disconnect the wiring harness connector from
the brake lamp switch.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Prior to installing brake lamp switch into
bracket, the plunger must be moved to its fully
extended position using the procedure in Step 1.
(1) Hold the brake lamp switch firmly in one hand.
Then using the other hand, pull outward on the
plunger of the switch until it has ratcheted out to its
fully extended position.
(2) Connect the wiring harness connector to the
brake lamp switch.
(3) Mount the brake lamp switch into the bracket
using the following procedure:
²Depress the brake pedal as far down as possible.
²Install the switch in its bracket by aligning the
index tab on the switch with the slot in the mounting
bracket.
²When the switch is fully seated in its bracket,
rotate the switch clockwise approximately 30É to lock
the switch into place (Fig. 43).
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when pulling
back on the brake pedal to adjust the brake lamp
switch. If too much force is used, the switch or
striker can be damaged.
Fig. 43 Brake Lamp Switch
1 ± SWITCH
2 ± CLIP
3 ± BRAKE PEDAL
4 ± CONNECTOR
PLBRAKES 5 - 27
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

PARKING BRAKE LEVER
WARNING: THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTING FEATURE
OF THIS PARKING BRAKE LEVER CONTAINS A
CLOCK SPRING LOADED TO APPROXIMATELY 25
POUNDS. DO NOT RELEASE THE AUTOMATIC
ADJUSTER LOCKOUT DEVICE UNLESS THE REAR
PARKING BRAKE CABLES AND EQUALIZER ARE
CONNECTED TO THE LEVER OUTPUT CABLE.
KEEP HANDS OUT OF AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER
SECTOR AND PAWL AREA. FAILURE TO OBSERVE
CAUTION IN HANDLING THIS MECHANISM COULD
LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING: WHEN REPAIRS TO THE PARKING
BRAKE LEVER OR CABLES ARE REQUIRED, THE
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER MUST BE LOADED AND
LOCKED OUT TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY. THE
LEVER ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM CAN BE
LOADED AND LOCKED OUT AS OUTLINED IN THIS
PROCEDURE.
REMOVAL
(1) Block the tire and wheels so the vehicle does
not move once the vehicle parking brake lever is
released.
(2) Fully apply the parking brake lever, then shift
the transmission into neutral.
(3) Remove the screws attaching the center con-
sole, then remove the center console.
(4) Lower the parking brake lever handle to the
released position.
(5) Grasp the parking brake lever output cable by
hand and pull upward. Continue pulling on the cable
until a pin punch can be inserted through the hole in
the lever mechanism sector gear and the hole in the
right side of its mounting bracket (Fig. 93). This will
lock the parking brake automatic adjustment mecha-
nism in place and take tension off the parking brake
cables.
(6) Remove both rear parking brake cables from
the parking brake cable equalizer (Fig. 94).
(7) Remove the wiring harness electrical connector
from the parking brake warning lamp switch on the
parking brake lever (Fig. 95).
(8) Remove the two nuts attaching the parking
brake lever to the vehicle (Fig. 95).
(9) Remove the parking brake lever from the vehi-
cle.
Fig. 93 Pin Punch Installed
1 ± PARKING BRAKE LEVER
2 ± PIN PUNCH
3 ± OUTPUT CABLE
Fig. 94 Parking Brake Cables At Equalizer
1 ± LEVER OUTPUT CABLE
2 ± EQUALIZER
3 ± REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

WHEEL CYLINDER
With the brake drums removed, inspect the wheel
cylinder boots for evidence of a brake fluid leak.
Visually check the boots for cuts, tears, or heat
cracks. If any of these conditions exist, the wheel cyl-
inders should be completely cleaned, inspected and
new parts installed.
If a wheel cylinder is leaking and the brake lining
material is saturated with brake fluid, the brake
shoes must be replaced.
ADJUSTMENTS
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
(1) Depress and hold the brake pedal while rotat-
ing the brake lamp switch (Fig. 125) in a counter-
clockwise direction approximately 30 degrees.
(2) Pull the switch rearward and remove it from
its mounting bracket.
(3) If necessary, disconnect the wiring harness con-
nector from the switch.
(4) Hold the brake lamp switch firmly in one hand.
Using the other hand, pull outward on the plunger of
the switch until it has ratcheted out to its fully
extended position.
(5) If disconnected, connect the wiring harness
connector to the stop lamp switch.(6) Mount the brake lamp switch into the bracket
using the following procedure:
²Depress the brake pedal as far down as possible.
²Install the switch in its bracket by aligning the
index tab on the switch with the slot in the mounting
bracket.
²When the switch is fully seated in its bracket,
rotate the switch clockwise approximately 30É to lock
the switch into place.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when pulling
back on the brake pedal to adjust the brake lamp
switch. If too much force is used, the switch or
striker can be damaged.
(7) Gently pull back on the brake pedal until the
pedal stops moving. This will ratchet the switch
plunger backward to the correct adjustment position.
(8) Check the stop lamps to verify that they are
operating properly and not staying on when the
pedal is in the released position.
DRUM BRAKE SHOES
(1) Verify the parking brake lever is in the fully
released position.
(2) Raise the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING in the
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE group fro the
proper lifting procedure.
(3) Remove the rear brake adjusting hole rubber
plug from the rear brake shoe support plate (Fig.
126).
Fig. 125 Brake Lamp Switch
1 ± SWITCH
2 ± CLIP
3 ± BRAKE PEDAL
4 ± CONNECTOR
Fig. 126 Rear Brake Adjusting Hole Plug
1 ± REAR BRAKE SUPPORT PLATE
2 ± REAR STRUT
3 ± BRAKE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG
PLBRAKES 5 - 61
CLEANING AND INSPECTION (Continued)

RADIATOR HOSES AND CLAMPS
WARNING: IF VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUN RECENTLY,
WAIT 15 MINUTES BEFORE WORKING ON VEHI-
CLE. RELIEVE PRESSURE BY PLACING A SHOP
TOWEL OVER THE CAP AND WITHOUT PUSHING
DOWN ROTATE IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO THE
FIRST STOP. ALLOW FLUIDS TO ESCAPE
THROUGH THE OVERFLOW TUBE AND WHEN THE
SYSTEM STOPS PUSHING OUT COOLANT AND
STEAM AND THE PRESSURE DROPS CONTINUE
SERVICE.
WARNING: CONSTANT TENSION HOSE CLAMPS
ARE USED ON MOST COOLING SYSTEM HOSES.
WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING, USE ONLY
TOOLS DESIGNED FOR SERVICING THIS TYPE OF
CLAMP. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN
SERVICING CONSTANT TENSION CLAMPS.
CAUTION: A number or letter is stamped into the
tongue of constant tension clamps. If replacement
is necessary, use only a original equipment clamp
with matching number or letter (Fig. 6).
The hose clamps are removed by using Special Tool
6094 or equivalent constant tension clamp pliers
(Fig. 7) to compress the hose clamp.
A hardened, cracked, swollen or restricted hose
should be replaced. Care should be taken not to dam-
age radiator inlet and outlet when removing hoses.
Radiator hoses should be routed without any kinks
and indexed as designed. The use of molded hoses is
recommended.Make sure hoses and connectors are clean and dry
before installation. Do not lubricate hoses when
installing.
Spring type hose clamps are used in all applica-
tions. If replacement is necessary, replace with the
original Mopartequipment spring type clamp.
WATER PUMP
The water pump has a diecast aluminum body and
housing with a stamped steel impeller. The water
pump bolts directly to the cylinder block and is
driven by the timing belt (Fig. 8). Cylinder block to
water pump sealing is provided by a rubber O-ring.
The water pump is the ªheartº of the cooling sys-
tem. It pumps the coolant through the engine block,
cylinder head, heater core, and radiator.
NOTE: The water pump on all models can be
replaced without discharging the air conditioning
system.
Fig. 6 Spring Clamp Size Location
1 ± SPRING CLAMP SIZE LOCATION
Fig. 7 Hose Clamp Tool
1 ± HOSE CLAMP TOOL 6094
2 ± HOSE CLAMP
Fig. 8 Water Pump
1 ± CYLINDER BLOCK
2 ± PUMP BODY
PLCOOLING SYSTEM 7 - 5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)