Index Chrysler Chrysler 300M / Concorde / Interpid / LHS, Dodge Interpid - service repair manual 2000-2004 year
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FLUID DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BRAKE FLUID Indications of fluid contamination are swollen or deteriorated rubber parts. Swollen rubber parts indicate the presence of petroleum in the brake fluid. To test for contamination, put a small amount of drained brake fluid in clear glass jar. If fluid sepa- If brake fluid is contaminated, drain and thor- oughly flush system. Replace master cylinder, propor- STANDARD PROCEDURE - BRAKE FLUID Check master cylinder reservoir brake fluid level a minimum of twice a year. Master cylinder fluid reservoirs for both standard and antilock brake systems are marked with a FULL NOTE: When filling brake fluid reservoir, use only T brake fluid or an equivalent stored in a tightly sealed container. Brake fluid must conform If necessary, add brake fluid to reservoir, bringing brake fluid level to the FULL fill line shown on fluid The master cylinder brake fluid reservoir used on this vehicle includes a brake fluid level switch. The SPECIFICATIONS BRAKE FLUID The brake fluid used in this vehicle must conform to DOT 3 specifications and SAE J1703 standards. only Mopar t brake fluid or an equivalent from a tightly sealed container. CAUTION: Never use reclaimed brake fluid or fluid CAUTION: Never use any type of petroleum-based brake system. Petroleum based fluids include items such as engine oil, transmission fluid, BRAKE JUNCTION BLOCK DESCRIPTION A junction block is used on vehicles that are not equipped with antilock brakes (ABS). The junction It has six threaded ports to which the brake tubes connect. Two are for the brake tubes coming from the Fig. 57 Master Cylinder Fluid Level 1 - BOOSTER LH BRAKES - BASE BRAKE SYSTEM 5 - 35 |