Chrysler PT Cruiser. Manual - part 414
(6) Bleed the remaining wheel circuits in the same
manner until all air is removed from the brake sys-
tem. Monitor the fluid level in the master cylinder
reservoir to make sure it does not go dry.
(7) Check the brake pedal travel. If pedal travel is
excessive or has not been improved, some air may
still be trapped in the system. Rebleed the brakes as
necessary.
(8) Test drive the vehicle to verify the brakes are
operating properly and pedal feel is correct.
PRESSURE BLEEDING
NOTE:
Follow
pressure
bleeder
manufacturer’s
instructions for use of pressure bleeding equip-
ment.
Following the same wheel circuit sequence as pre-
scribed for manual bleeding.
(1) Attach Adapter, Special Tool 6921, to the mas-
ter cylinder reservoir (Fig. 2).
(2) Attach Bleeder Tank, Special Tool C-3496-B, or
an equivalent, to the adapter on the master cylinder.
(3) Attach a clear plastic hose to the bleeder screw
and feed the hose into a clear jar containing enough
fresh brake fluid to submerge the end of the hose
(Fig. 1).
(4) Open the bleeder screw at least one full turn or
more to obtain a steady stream of brake fluid.
(5) After approximately 4–8 ounces of fluid have
been bled through the brake circuit and an air-free
flow is maintained in the clear plastic hose and jar,
close the bleeder screw.
(6) Repeat this procedure at all the remaining
bleeder screws.
(7) Check the brake pedal travel. If pedal travel is
excessive or has not been improved, some air may
still be trapped in the system. Rebleed the brakes as
necessary.
(8) Test drive the vehicle to verify the brakes are
operating properly and pedal feel is correct.
SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKE ACTUATION SYSTEM
ACTUATION:
Vacuum Operated Power
Brakes
Standard
Hydraulic System
Dual-Diagonally Split
BRAKE PEDAL:
Pedal Ratio - Bosch
Booster and Master
Cylinder
3.75
Pedal Ratio - Continental
Teves Booster and
Master Cylinder
3.4
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER - BOSCH:
Type
Vacuum Assist
Mounting Studs
M8 x 1.25
Diaphragm Size/Type
205 mm /Tandem
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER - CONTINENTAL
TEVES:
Type
Vacuum Assist
Mounting Studs
M8 x 1.25
Diaphragm Size/Type
200 mm /Tandem
MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY - BOSCH:
Type
Compact
Body Material
Anodized Aluminum
Reservoir Material
Polypropelene
Bore and Stroke
23.82 mm x 34.0 mm
(0.937 in. x 1.34 in.)
Displacement Split
50 / 50
MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY - CONTINENTAL
TEVES:
Type
Compact
Body Material
Anodized Aluminum
Reservoir Material
Polypropelene
Bore and Stroke
22.2 mm x 42.2 mm
(0.874 in. x 1.661 in.)
Displacement Split
50 / 50
Fig. 2 Special Tool 6921
1 - MASTER CYLINDER FLUID RESERVOIR
5 - 8
BRAKES - BASE
PT
BRAKES - BASE (Continued)