Chrysler Sebring, Stratus sedan, Sebring Convertible. Manual - part 288
The junction block includes two proportioning
valves for the rear brakes. One valve is mounted in
each end of the block (Fig. 44). The proportioning
valves are not serviced separately from the junction
block.
OPERATION
The junction block distributes the brake fluid com-
ing from the master cylinder primary and secondary
ports to the four brake tubes leading to the brakes.
Since the junction block mounts in the same location
as the ABS integrated control unit (ICU), it allows
for the common use of brake tubes on the vehicle
whether it is equipped with or without ABS.
The junction block includes two proportioning
valves. Placed in the fluid flow passages leading to
the rear brake tube ports, they balance front-to-rear
braking. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - BASE/HYDRAULIC/
MECHANICAL/PROPORTIONING VALVE - OPERA-
TION)
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
connection at the left front strut tower.
(2) Using a brake pedal holding tool such as shown
(Fig. 45), depress brake pedal past its first 1 inch of
travel and secure in this position. This will isolate
the master cylinder reservoir from the brake hydrau-
lic system, not allowing the brake fluid to drain out
of the reservoir.
(3) Remove the air cleaner housing. Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM
(4) Clean any debris away from the fittings on top
of the junction block.
(5) Remove the two brake tubes coming from the
primary and secondary master cylinder ports at the
junction block (Fig. 46).
(6) Remove the four chassis brake tubes going to
each brake, mounted across the front top of the junc-
tion block (Fig. 46).
Fig. 44 JUNCTION BLOCK MOUNTING
1 - PROPORTIONING VALVE
2 - JUNCTION BLOCK
3 - LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT
Fig. 45 Brake Pedal Holding Tool Installed (Typical)
1 - CLUTCH PEDAL (IF EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLE)
2 - THROTTLE PEDAL
3 - BRAKE PEDAL HOLDING TOOL
4 - STEERING WHEEL
5 - DRIVER’S SEAT
6 - BRAKE PEDAL
Fig. 46 Junction Block Fitting Identification
1 - FROM MASTER CYLINDER PRIMARY
2 - FROM MASTER CYLINDER SECONDARY
3 - TO LEFT FRONT BRAKE
4 - TO RIGHT REAR BRAKE
5 - TO LEFT REAR BRAKE
6 - TO RIGHT FRONT BRAKE
JR
BRAKES - BASE
5 - 27
JUNCTION BLOCK (Continued)