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INSTALLATION NOTE: Before installing the drum, inspect the brake (1) Install the rear brake drum on rear hub and bearing (Fig. 88). (2) Install the tire and wheel assembly (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS - REMOVAL). Tighten the wheel (3) Adjust the rear brake shoes as necessary. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ (4) Lower the vehicle. FLUID DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BRAKE FLUID Indications of fluid contamination are swollen or deteriorated rubber parts. Swelling indicates the To test for contamination, put a small amount of drained brake fluid in clear glass jar. If the fluid sep- If the brake fluid is contaminated, drain and thor- oughly flush the brake system. Replace all the rubber caliper seals; wheel cylinder seals; ABS hydraulic control unit; and all hydraulic fluid hoses. STANDARD PROCEDURE - BRAKE FLUID Brake fluid level should be checked a minimum of twice a year. Master cylinder reservoirs are marked, FULL and MIN, indicating the allowable brake fluid level range CAUTION: Use only Mopar T brake fluid or an equiv- alent from a tightly sealed container. Brake fluid Although there is a range, the preferred level is FULL. If necessary, adjust the brake fluid level to the FULL mark on the side of the master cylinder SPECIFICATIONS BRAKE FLUID The brake fluid used in this vehicle must conform to DOT 3 specifications and SAE J1703 standards. 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 a petroleum-based Fig. 89 Master Cylinder 1 - POWER BRAKE BOOSTER PARTS IDENTIFICATION TAG 5 - 46 BRAKES - BASE PL/SRT-4 DRUM (Continued) |