2004 CHRYSLER VOYAGER brake fluid

(6) Apply light effort (approximately 15 lbs. of
force) to the brake pedal and hold the pedal steady.
Do not move the pedal once the pressure is applied
or the test results may vary. (7) Have an assistant reattach the vacuum line
pliers to the vacuum supply hose. (8) Allow 5 seconds for stabilization, then observe
the vacuum gauge. If the vacuum drop exceeds 3.0 inches Hg (10 kPa)
in 15 seconds, repeat the above steps to confirm the
reading. The vacuum loss should be less than 3.0
inches Hg in 15 seconds time span. If the loss is
more than 3.0 inches Hg, replace the power brake
booster. If it is not, the booster is not defective. (9) Remove the pliers and vacuum gauge.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - LHD
CAUTION: Reserve vacuum in power brake booster
must be pumped down (removed) before removing
master cylinder from booster. This is necessary to
prevent booster from sucking in any contamination
as master cylinder is removed. This can be done
simply by pumping the brake pedal, with the vehi-
cle's engine not running, until a firm feeling brake
pedal is achieved.
(1) With engine not running, pump the brake
pedal until a firm pedal is achieved (4-5 strokes). (2) Remove negative battery cable terminal from
battery. (3) Remove positive battery cable terminal from
battery. (4) Remove battery thermal guard shield.
(5) Remove battery clamp, nut and battery from
the battery tray. (6) Remove screw securing engine coolant filler
tube to battery tray. (7) If the vehicle is equipped with speed control,
disconnect the vacuum hose at the vacuum tank built
into the battery tray. (8) Remove the two nuts and one bolt securing bat-
tery tray in place. Remove battery tray. (9) If vehicle is equipped with speed control:(a) Disconnect wiring harness connector from
the speed control servo. (b) Remove the two servo mounting nuts.
(c) Lay speed control servo off to the side, out of
the way.
(10) Remove the wiper module (unit). (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MOD-
ULE - REMOVAL) (11) Disconnect wiring harness connector from
brake fluid level switch in master cylinder fluid res-
ervoir (Fig. 66).
CAUTION: Before removing the master cylinder
from the power brake vacuum booster, the master
cylinder and vacuum booster must be thoroughly
cleaned. This must be done to prevent dirt particles
from falling into the power brake vacuum booster.
(12) Clean area where master cylinder assembly
attaches to power brake booster. Use only a solvent
such as Mopar tBrake Parts Cleaner or equivalent.
(13) Disconnect primary and secondary brake
tubes from ABS integrated control unit or non-ABS
junction block (Fig. 67). Install sealing plugs in the
now open brake tube ports and install caps on ends
of tubes.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the brake
tubes from the master cylinder when removing the
master cylinder from the vacuum booster.
(14) Remove two nuts attaching master cylinder to
power brake booster (Fig. 67). (15) Slide master cylinder straight out of power
brake booster. Remove master cylinder with primary
and secondary tubes from vehicle.
CAUTION: A seal on the rear of the master cylinder
is used to create the seal for holding vacuum in the
power brake vacuum booster. The vacuum seal on
the master cylinder MUST be replaced whenever the
master cylinder is removed from the power brake
vacuum booster.
Fig. 66 Master Cylinder And Booster
1 - POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
2 - BOOSTER IDENTIFICATION LABEL
3 - FLUID LEVEL SWITCH CONNECTOR
4 - PRIMARY BRAKE TUBE NUT
5 - SECONDARY BRAKE TUBE NUT
6 - MASTER CYLINDER
RS BRAKES5s-45
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER (Continued)

REMOVAL - RHD
CAUTION: Reserve vacuum in power brake booster
must be pumped down (removed) before removing
master cylinder from booster. This is necessary to
prevent booster from sucking in any contamination
as master cylinder is removed. This can be done
simply by pumping the brake pedal, with the vehi-
cle's engine not running, until a firm feeling brake
pedal is achieved.(1) With engine not running, pump the brake
pedal until a firm pedal is achieved (4 or 5 strokes). (2) Remove negative battery cable terminal from
battery. (3) Remove positive battery cable terminal from
battery. (4) Remove battery thermal guard shield.
(5) Remove battery clamp, nut and battery from
the battery tray. (6) If the vehicle is equipped with speed control,
disconnect the vacuum hose at the vacuum tank built
into the battery tray. (7) Remove the two nuts and one bolt securing bat-
tery tray in place. Remove battery tray. (8) If vehicle is equipped with speed control:(a) Disconnect wiring harness connector from
the speed control servo. (b) Remove the two servo mounting nuts.
(c) Lay speed control servo off to the side, out of
the way.
(9) If the vehicle is equipped with the 2.5L diesel
engine, remove the coolant recovery pressure con-
tainer and bracket. (Refer t o 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/
COOLANT RECOVERY PRESS CONTAINER -
REMOVAL) (10) Disconnect wiring harness connector from
brake fluid level switch in master cylinder fluid res-
ervoir (Fig. 71).
CAUTION: Before removing the master cylinder
from the power brake vacuum booster, the master
cylinder and vacuum booster must be thoroughly
cleaned. This must be done to prevent dirt particles
from falling into the power brake vacuum booster.
(11) Clean area where master cylinder assembly
attaches to power brake booster. Use only a solvent
such as Mopar tBrake Parts Cleaner or equivalent.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the brake
tubes from the master cylinder when removing the
master cylinder from the booster. (12) Remove two nuts attaching master cylinder to
power brake booster (Fig. 72). (13) Slide master cylinder straight out of power
brake booster. Lay master cylinder with primary and
secondary tubes to the side, out of the way.
CAUTION: A seal on the rear of the master cylinder
is used to create the seal for holding vacuum in the
power brake vacuum booster. The vacuum seal on
the master cylinder MUST be replaced whenever the
master cylinder is removed from the power brake
vacuum booster.
(14) Disconnect vacuum hose from check valve
located on booster. DO NOT REMOVE CHECK
VALVE FROM POWER BRAKE BOOSTER.
Fig. 71 RHD Master Cylinder And Power Brake Booster
1 - POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
2 - BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
3 - FLUID RESERVOIR
4 - MASTER CYLINDER
Fig. 72 RHD Master Cylinder Mounting
1 - PRIMARY BRAKE TUBE NUT
2 - SECONDARY BRAKE TUBE NUT
3 - MASTER CYLINDER MOUNTING NUTS
RS BRAKES5s-47
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER (Continued)

INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - LHD
(1) Position power brake booster on dash panel
using the reverse procedure of its removal (Fig. 70).
It may be necessary to push in on booster input rod
as it is guided through the dash panel. (2) Install the four nuts mounting the booster to
the dash panel (Fig. 69). Tighten the mounting nuts
to a torque of 29 N´m (250 in. lbs.). (3) Using lubriplate, or equivalent, coat the sur-
face of the brake pedal pin where it contacts the
booster input rod.
CAUTION: When installing the brake pedal pin on
the power brake booster input rod, do not re-use
the old retaining clip.
(4) Install booster input rod on brake pedal pin
and install a NEW retaining clip (Fig. 76).
CAUTION: Do not reuse the original brake lamp
switch. The switch can only be adjusted once. That
is during initial installation of the switch. If the
switch is not adjusted properly or has been
removed for some service, a new switch must be
installed and adjusted.
(5) Remove and replace the brake lamp switch
with a NEW switch. (Refer t o 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP
SWITCH - REMOVAL), (Refer t o 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP
SWITCH - INSTALLATION) (6) Install the silencer panel below the steering
column. (7) Connect vacuum hose to check valve on power
brake booster.
CAUTION: The master cylinder (and its rear seal) is
used to create the seal for holding vacuum in the
vacuum booster. The vacuum seal on the master
cylinder MUST be replaced with a NEW seal when-
ever the master cylinder is removed from the vac-
uum booster.
CAUTION: When removing the vacuum seal from
the master cylinder do not use a sharp tool.
(8) Using a soft tool such as a trim stick, remove
the vacuum seal from the master cylinder mounting
flange. (9) Install a NEW vacuum seal on rear mounting
flange of the master cylinder (Fig. 77).
(10) Position master cylinder on studs of booster,
aligning push rod on booster with master cylinder
piston. (11) Install the two nuts mounting the master cyl-
inder to the booster (Fig. 67). Tighten both mounting
nuts to a torque of 25 N´m (225 in. lbs.). (12) Connect wiring harness connector to brake
fluid level switch in the master cylinder fluid reser-
voir (Fig. 66). (13) Connect primary and secondary brake tubes
to ABS ICU or non-ABS junction block (Fig. 67).
Tighten the tube nuts to 17 N´m (145 in lbs.). (14) Install wiper module (unit). (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MOD-
ULE - INSTALLATION) (15) If equipped with speed control, install speed
control servo and connect wiring connector. Tighten
Fig. 76 Retaining Pin Installed On Brake Pedal Pin
1 - BRAKE PEDAL
2 - RETAINING CLIP
3 - BOOSTER INPUT ROD
Fig. 77 Vacuum Seal (Typical)
1 - MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
2 - VACUUM SEAL
RS BRAKES5s-49
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER (Continued)

(11) Connect wiring harness connector to brake
fluid level switch in the master cylinder fluid reser-
voir (Fig. 71). (12) If the vehicle is equipped with the 2.5L diesel
engine, install the coolant recovery pressure con-
tainer and bracket. (Refer t o 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/
COOLANT RECOVERY PRESS CONTAINER -
INSTALLATION) (13) If equipped with speed control, install speed
control servo and connect wiring connector. Tighten
the mounting nuts to a torque of 14 N´m (124 in.
lbs.). (14) Install the battery tray. Install the two nuts
and one bolt attaching the battery tray to the vehicle.
Tighten the bolt and nuts to a torque of 14 N´m (124
in. lbs.). (15) If vehicle is equipped with speed control, con-
nect the servo vacuum hose to the vacuum tank on
the battery tray. (16) Install the battery, clamp and mounting nut.
(17) Install the positive battery cable on the bat-
tery. (18) Install the negative battery cable on the bat-
tery. (19) Install the battery thermal guard shield.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the original brake lamp
switch. The switch can only be adjusted once. That
is during initial installation of the switch. If the
switch is not adjusted properly or has been
removed for some service, a new switch must be
installed and adjusted. (20) Remove and replace the brake lamp switch
with a NEW switch. (Refer t o 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP
SWITCH - REMOVAL), (Refer t o 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP
SWITCH - INSTALLATION) (21) Bleed the base brakes as necessary. (Refer to
5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE) (22) Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation
of the brakes.
PROPORTIONING VALVE
DESCRIPTION - PROPORTIONING VALVE
(HEIGHT SENSING)
NOTE: Only vehicles without antilock brakes (ABS)
have a proportioning valve. Vehicles with ABS uti-
lize electronic brake distribution which is controlled
through the ABS integrated control unit.
Vehicles not equipped with ABS use a height sens-
ing proportioning valve. It is mounted to the body of the vehicle above the rear axle (Fig. 80). It has an
actuator lever that attaches to the rear axle and
moves with the axle to help the valve sense the vehi-
cle height.
CAUTION: The height sensing proportioning valve
is not adjustable. No attempt should be made to
adjust it. It is replaced as a complete assembly.
CAUTION: The use of after-market load leveling or
load capacity increasing devices on this vehicle are
prohibited. Using air shock absorbers or helper
springs on this vehicle will cause the height sens-
ing proportioning valve to inappropriately reduce
the hydraulic pressure to the rear brakes. This inap-
propriate reduction in hydraulic pressure potentially
could result in increased stopping distance of the
vehicle.
OPERATION - PROPORTIONING VALVE
(HEIGHT SENSING)
Vehicles not equipped with ABS use a height sens-
ing proportioning valve. The height sensing proportioning valve operates
similarly to a standard proportioning valve in the fol-
lowing way. As hydraulic pressure is applied to the
valve, full input hydraulic pressure is supplied to the
rear brakes up to a certain pressure point, called the
split point. Beyond the split point, the proportioning
valve reduces the amount of hydraulic pressure to
the rear brakes according to a given ratio. Thus, on
light brake applications, approximately equal
hydraulic pressure will be transmitted to both the
front and rear brakes. Upon heavier brake applica-
tions, the hydraulic pressure transmitted to the rear
Fig. 80 HEIGHT SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE
1 - PROPORTIONING VALVE
2 - ACTUATOR LEVER
3 - AXLE BRACKET
4 - REAR AXLE
RS BRAKES5s-51
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER (Continued)

CAUTION: Do not attempt to adjust the height sens-
ing proportioning valve. If found to be defective,
replace the valve.(9) Remove the pressure test fittings and pressure
gauges from the proportioning valve. (10) Install the chassis brake lines in the correct
ports of the proportioning valve. Tighten all tube
nuts to 17 N´m (145 in. lbs.). (11) If necessary, repeat the above steps on the
remaining side of the proportioning valve which con-
trol the other rear wheel brake. (12) Attach the actuator lever and bracket to the
rear axle. (13) Bleed rear brakes. (Refer t o 5 - BRAKES -
STANDARD PROCEDURE) (14) Road test vehicle.
PROPORTIONING VALVE SPECIFICATIONS
WHEELBASE DRIVE
TRAIN SALES
CODE BRAKE
SYSTEM SPLIT
POINT SLOPE INLET
PRESSURE PSI OUTLET
PRESSURE PSI
SWB FWD BRB-BGF 15
9DISC/
DRUM W/O ANTILOCK VAR. 0.59 1000 PSI 675-875 PSI
REMOVAL - PROPORTIONING VALVE (HEIGHT
SENSING)
(1) Using a brake pedal depressor, move and lock
the brake pedal to a position past its first 1 inch of
travel. This will prevent brake fluid from draining
out of the master cylinder when the brake tubes are
removed from the proportioning valve. (2) Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
CAUTION: Before removing the brake tubes from
the proportioning valve, the proportioning valve and
the brake tubes must be thoroughly cleaned. This is
required to prevent contamination from entering the
proportioning valve or the brake tubes.
(3) Remove the four brake tubes from the inlet and
outlet ports of the proportioning valve (Fig. 81). (4) Remove the two bolts attaching the proportion-
ing valve and bracket to the vehicle (Fig. 81). (5) Slide the bracket out from under rear track bar
bracket. Lower the valve down enough to pull its
actuator rod out of the axle bracket and remove the
proportioning valve from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION - PROPORTIONING VALVE
(HEIGHT SENSING)
(1) Install the end of the actuator rod through the
axle bracket grommet and slide the proportioning
valve bracket under the rear track bar body bracket
(Fig. 81). (2) Install the proportioning valve attaching bolts
(Fig. 81). Tighten the attaching bolts to a torque of
54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.). (3) Install the four chassis brake lines into the
inlet and outlet ports of the proportioning valve (Fig.
81). Tighten all tube nuts to a torque of 17 N´m (145
in. lbs.).
CAUTION: The height sensing proportioning valve
is not adjustable. No attempt should be made to
adjust it.
(4) Bleed the brake system thoroughly to ensure
that all air has been expelled from the hydraulic sys-
tem. (Refer t o 5 - BRAKES - BASE - STANDARD
PROCEDURE). (5) Lower the vehicle to the ground.
Fig. 81 PROPORTIONING VALVE MOUNTING
1 - LEFT REAR OUTLET TUBE
2 - RIGHT REAR OUTLET TUBE
3 - RIGHT REAR INLET TUBE
4 - MOUNTING BOLTS
5 - LEFT REAR INLET TUBE
RS BRAKES5s-53
PROPORTIONING VALVE (Continued)

LIMITS/SPECIFICATIONS
Braking Rotor Rotor ThicknessMinimum Rotor
Thickness Rotor Thickness
Variation Rotor Runout*
Front - TRW 27.87±28.13 mm
1.097-1.107 in. 25.3 mm
0.996 in. 0.009 mm
0.0004 in. 0.075 mm
0.0030 in.
Front - Continental Teves 27.90±28.10 mm
1.098-1.106 in. 25.3 mm
0.996 in. 0.008 mm
0.0003 in. 0.100 mm
0.0039 in.
Rear 12.4±12.6 mm
0.488 -0.496 in. 11.25 mm
0.443 in. 0.013 mm
0.0005 in. 0.14 mm
0.0055 in.
*
TIR Total Indicator Reading (Measured On Vehicle)
BRAKE ROTOR - EXPORT
NOTE: Use the following information on all 4 wheel
disc brake vehicles that are equipped with BR3
sales code. When refacing a rotor, the required TIR (Total
Indicator Reading) and thickness variation limits
MUST BE MAINTAINED. Extreme care in the oper-
ation of rotor turning equipment is required.
LIMITS/SPECIFICATIONS
Brake Rotor Rotor Thickness Minimum Rotor
Thickness Rotor Thickness
Variation Rotor Runout*
Front 27.9-28.1 mm
1.098 -1.106 in. 26.5 mm
1.043 in 0.010 mm
0.0004 in. 0.080 mm
0.0031 in.
Rear 12.4-12.6 mm
0.488-0.496 in. 11.25 mm
0.443 in. 0.013 mm
0.0005 in. 0.14 mm
0.0055 in.
* TIR Total Indicator Reading (Measured On Vehicle)
SUPPORT PLATE - DRUM
BRAKE
REMOVAL
(1) Using a brake pedal depressor, move and
secure brake pedal to a position past its first 1 inch
of travel. This will prevent brake fluid from draining
out of master cylinder when brake tube is remove
from wheel cylinder. (2) Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE). (3) Remove wheel and tire assembly.
(4) Disconnect brake tube from rear of wheel cylin-
der. Cap open ends (5) Remove brake drum.
(6) Remove brake shoes from brake support plate.
(Refer t o 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/
BRAKE PADS/SHOES - REMOVAL). (7) Remove the 2 bolts attaching the wheel cylin-
der to the brake support plate. (8) Remove the wheel cylinder from the brake sup-
port plate. (9) Disconnect the park brake cable from the park
brake actuation lever. (10) Using a suitable tool such as a 14 mm box
wrench (Fig. 92) or an aircraft type hose clamp, com-
press the flared legs on park brake cable retainer.
Then pull the park brake cable out of brake support
plate. (11) Remove the rear hub and bearing. (Refer to 2
- SUSPENSION/REAR/HUB / BEARING -
REMOVAL) (12) Remove the rear brake support plate from the
rear axle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the 4 hub and bearing to axle mounting
bolts into the mounting holes in the flange of the
rear axle. (2) Install the rear brake support plate on the 4
mounting bolts installed in the flange of the rear axle
(Fig. 93).
5s - 58 BRAKESRS
ROTOR (Continued)

(3) Install the rear hub and bearing (and connect
wheel speed sensor where applicable) stopping short
of installing the brake drum. (Refer t o 2 - SUSPEN-
SION/REAR/HUB / BEARING - INSTALLATION) (4) Install the rear park brake cable into its
mounting hole in the rear brake support plate. (5) Install the park brake cable on the park brake
actuation lever. (6) Apply sealant such as Mopar Gasket-In-A-Tube
or equivalent around the wheel cylinder opening in
the brake support plate. (7) Install wheel cylinder onto brake support.
Install and tighten the wheel cylinder to brake sup- port plate attaching bolts to 8 N´m (75 in. lbs.)
torque.
(8) Install brake tube into wheel cylinder. Tighten
tube nut to a torque of 17 N´m (145 in. lbs.) torque. (9) Install the rear brake shoes on the brake sup-
port plate. (Refer t o 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/ME-
CHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES -
INSTALLATION). (10) Install brake drum.
(11) Install the wheel and tire assembly. Tighten
the wheel mounting nuts in proper sequence until all
nuts are torqued to half specification, then repeat the
tightening sequence to the full specified torque of 135
N´m (100 ft. lbs.). (12) Adjust drum brake shoes. (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/BRAKE
PADS/SHOES - ADJUSTMENTS) (13) Remove brake pedal depressor tool.
(14) Bleed the brake system as necessary. (Refer to
5 - BRAKES - BASE - STANDARD PROCEDURE). (15) Lower the vehicle.
WHEEL CYLINDERS
REMOVAL
(1) Using a brake pedal depressor, move and
secure brake pedal to a position past its first 1 inch
of travel. This will prevent brake fluid from draining
out of master cylinder when brake tube is remove
from wheel cylinder. (2) Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE). (3) Remove wheel and tire assembly.
(4) Disconnect brake tube from rear of wheel cylin-
der. Cap open ends (5) Remove brake drum.
(6) Remove brake shoes from brake support plate
(Discard if contaminated).(Refer t o 5 - BRAKES/HY-
DRAULIC/MECHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES -
REMOVAL) (7) Remove the 2 bolts attaching the wheel cylin-
der to the brake support plate. (8) Remove the wheel cylinder from the brake sup-
port plate.
INSPECTION
With brake drums removed, inspect the wheel cyl-
inder boots for evidence of a brake fluid leak. Visu-
ally check the boots for cuts, tears, or heat cracks. If
any of these conditions exist, the wheel cylinders
should be completely cleaned, inspected and new
parts installed.
Fig. 92 Removing Park Brake Cable From Brake Support Plate
1 - PARK BRAKE CABLE
2 - CABLE RETAINER
3 - 14 mm BOX WRENCH
4 - BRAKE SUPPORT PLATE
Fig. 93 Brake Support Plate Mounted On BearingAttaching Bolts
1 - REAR BRAKE SUPPORT PLATE
2 - HUB/BEARING MOUNTING BOLTS
RS BRAKES5s-59
SUPPORT PLATE - DRUM BRAKE (Continued)

If a wheel cylinder is leaking and the brake lining
material is saturated with brake fluid, the brake
shoes must be replaced.
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply sealant such as Mopar Gasket-In-A-Tube
or equivalent around the wheel cylinder opening in
the brake support plate. (2) Install wheel cylinder onto brake support.
Install and tighten the wheel cylinder to brake sup-
port plate attaching bolts to 8 N´m (75 in. lbs.)
torque. (3) Install brake tube into wheel cylinder. Tighten
tube nut to a torque of 17 N´m (145 in. lbs.) torque. (4) Install the rear brake shoes on the brake sup-
port plate. (Refer t o 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/ME-
CHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES -
INSTALLATION). (5) Install brake drum.
(6) Install wheel and tire. Install and tighten
wheel lug nuts to 135 N´m (100 ft. lbs.). (7) Adjust drum brake shoes. (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/BRAKE
PADS/SHOES - ADJUSTMENTS) (8) Remove brake pedal depressor tool.
(9) Bleed the brake system as necessary. (Refer to
5 - BRAKES - BASE - STANDARD PROCEDURE). (10) Lower vehicle.
PARKING BRAKE
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The parking brake system is operated by a foot
operated parking brake lever. The parking brake
lever is mounted on the body of the vehicle to the left
of the brake pedal (Fig. 94). It is a automatic-adjust-
ing type lever. The vehicle has four flexible steel parking brake
cables. They are: ² Front
² Intermediate
² Left rear
² Right rear
The front parking brake cable extends from the
parking brake lever. A steel equalizer bracket con-
nects the front parking brake cable to the left rear
and intermediate cable. The intermediate cable is
connected to the right rear cable using a parking
brake cable connector. On vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes, the
rear service brakes also act as the vehicle's parking
brakes. Vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes use a
small duo-servo brake assembly mounted to the each
rear disc brake caliper adapter as the parking brake.
The inside of the brake rotor (hat section of drum-in-
hat style brake rotor) is used as the parking brake
drum.
DESCRIPTION - EXPORT
The parking brake system on this vehicle features
a hand-operated parking brake lever. The lever is
located between the two front seats and requires a
special front cable.
OPERATION
The automatic-adjusting feature in the foot oper-
ated parking brake lever continuously applies mini-
mal tension to the parking brake cables when the
parking brake lever is in the released position to
keep them in adjustment at all times. Due to this
feature, the parking brake cables require no periodic
adjustment. When the parking brake lever is applied, the
cables are pulled, thus applying the brake shoes
(rear drum brakes) or parking brake shoes (rear disc
brakes) at each rear wheel. The brake shoes are mechanically operated by an
internal lever and strut connected to the rear park-
ing brake cables. An equalizer bracket is used at the rear end of the
front parking brake cable to distribute tension
equally to each parking brake cable.
Fig. 94 Parking Brake Lever (Pedal)
1 - PARK BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY
2 - PARK BRAKE PEDAL
3 - CARPET
4 - FRONT PARK BRAKE CABLE
5 - SEAL
6 - FLOOR PAN
5s - 60 BRAKESRS
WHEEL CYLINDERS (Continued)