Dodge Caliber. Manual

SWITCH-BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

DESCRIPTION

The brake fluid level switch (2) is mounted through the
center of the fluid reservoir (1). The switch can be ser-
viced

separately

from

the

master

cylinder

fluid

reservoir.

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - WARNING) (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - CAUTION).

1. Remove the wiring harness connector (1) from the

brake fluid level switch (2) in the master cylinder
brake fluid reservoir.

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2. Push together the retaining tabs (1) holding the

brake fluid level switch in place in the brake fluid
reservoir (2).

3. Pull the brake fluid level switch out the right side of

the reservoir.

INSTALLATION

1. Align the brake fluid level switch with its mounting

hole on the right side of the master cylinder brake
fluid reservoir. Push the switch into the fluid reser-
voir until the switch retaining tabs (1) are expanded
on the opposite side of the reservoir (2), locking it
in place.

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HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL

DESCRIPTION

DISC BRAKES

There are several brake packages available featuring either a disc/drum combination or a disc/disc combination.

•

“15-inch” vented front disc/9-inch rear drum (BRA)

•

“15-inch” vented front disc/9-inch rear drum with ABS (BRK)

•

“16-inch” vented front disc/9-inch rear drum with ABS (BRJ)

•

“16-inch” vented front disc/”14-inch” solid rear disc with ABS (BRF)

•

“16-inch” vented front disc/”14-inch” solid rear disc with ESP (BRF)

Only one package is available on Export vehicles, that is a “16-inch” vented front disc/”14-inch” (BR1) solid rear disc
with ABS. It is like the BRF brake package, except the front brake linings are different.

“15-INCH” FRONT DISCS

“15-inch” front disc brakes (so called because they are designed to fit inside 15-inch or larger wheels) feature 2.2
inch (57 mm) single-piston floating calipers acting on 10.8 x 1.0 in. (276 x 26 mm) vented disc rotors.

“16-INCH” FRONT DISCS

“16-inch” front disc brakes (so called because they are designed to fit inside 16-inch or larger wheels) feature 2.2
inch (57 mm) single-piston floating calipers acting on 11.5 x 1.0 in. (294 x 26 mm) vented disc rotors.

“14-INCH” REAR DISCS

“14-inch” rear disc brakes feature 1.4 inch (35 mm) single-piston floating calipers acting on 10.3 x 0.39 in. (262 x 10
mm) solid disc rotors.

Each disc brake assembly consists of the following major components:

•

Caliper

•

Caliper adapter bracket

•

Pads (Shoe and lining assemblies)

•

Rotor

All calipers are the low-drag type. New technology caliper construction allows minimal drag of the pads on the discs
with low clearance to the rotors to maintain maximum pedal feel and responsiveness.

All calipers are coated, giving them a bright appearance. This coating offers corrosion protection and a long-term
neat appearance. Steel pistons are used in all calipers.

The main difference between the two front disc brakes
packages are rotor size (diameter) and caliper adapter
bracket (1) length.

The caliper guide pin bolts are of special interest.
There are two different caliper guide pin bolts used at
each brake caliper, one of which has a special sleeve
at the tip of the guide pin. It is there for anti-rattle and
noise suppression issues and must be placed cor-
rectly to work properly. At each front brake caliper (4)
this bolt (2) is placed at the upper location.

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