brake fluid CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2005 User Guide

At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the CV joints and front suspension com-
ponents.²Check the manual transmission fluid level.
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
²Inspect engine accessory drive belts. Replace as
necessary.
²Inspect for the presence of water in the fuel fil-
ter/water separator unit.
SCHEDULE A - DIESEL ENGINES
Kilometers 20 000 km 40 000 km 60 000 km 80 000 km 100 000
km
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXX X
Rotate TiresXXXX X
Replace engine air filter elementXXXX X
Replace fuel filter/water separator unit.XXXX X
Inspect timing belt tensioner. ³X
Replace the engine timing belt and idler
pulleys.X
Check front end alignment. X X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X X
Inspect the brake linings.XXXX X
Kilometers 120 000
km140 000
km160 000
km180 000
km200 000
km
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX
Rotate TiresXXXX X
Inspect accessory drive belts and replace if
necessary.X
Replace engine air filter elementXXXX X
Replace fuel filter/water separator unit.XXXXX
Replace the timing belt, idler pulleys and
timing belt tensioner.X
Flush and replace engine coolant. X
Check front end alignment. X X X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X X X
Inspect the brake linings.XXXXX
Inspection and service should also be performed
anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected.
Retain all receipts.³ Replace if there is superficial wear, bearing clear-
ance, or evident grease leakage.
0 - 22 LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCERS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)

SCHEDULE B - DIESEL ENGINES
Follow schedule ªBº if you usually operate your
vehicle under one or more of the following conditions.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained
high speeds during hot weather, above 32É C (90É F).
²Trailer towing.
²Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).
Kilometers 10 000 km 20 000 km 30 000 km 40 000 km 50 000 km
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXX X
Rotate Tires X X
Replace engine air filter elementXXXX X
Replace engine accessory drive belt. X
Replace the engine timing belt and idler
pulleys.X
Inspect timing belt tensioner. ³X
Replace fuel filter/water separator unit. X X
Check front end alignment. X X
Change the manual transaxle fluid. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect the brake linings.XXXX X
Kilometers 60 000 km 70 000 km 80 000 km 90 000 km 100 000
km
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXX X
Rotate Tires X X X
Replace engine air filter elementXXXX X
Replace fuel filter/water separator unit. X X X
Replace engine accessory drive belt. X
Replace engine timing belt, idler pulleys
and timing belt tensioner.X
Check front end alignment. X X
Change the manual transaxle fluid. X X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect the brake linings.XXXX X
Kilometers 110 000
km120 000
km130 000
km140 000
km150 000
km160 000
km
Change engine oil and engine
oil filter.XXXXX X
Rotate Tires X X X
Replace engine air filter
elementXXXXX X
Replace engine accessory
drive belt.X
Replace the engine timing
belt and idler pulleys.X
Inspect timing belt tensioner.
³X
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)

(6) Slide half shaft back into front hub and bear-
ing assembly.
CAUTION: The steering knuckle to strut assembly
attaching bolts are serrated and must not be turned
during installation. Install nuts while holding bolts
stationary in the steering knuckle.
CAUTION: If the vehicle being serviced is equipped
with eccentric strut assembly attaching bolts, the
eccentric bolt must be installed in the bottom (slot-
ted) hole on the strut clevis bracket (Fig. 10).
(7) Install steering knuckle in clevis bracket of
strut damper assembly. Install the strut damper to
steering knuckle attaching bolts. Tighten both bolts
to a torque of 88 N´m (65 ft. lbs.) plus an additional
1/4 turn.
(8) Install braking disc on hub and bearing assem-
bly.
(9) Install disc brake caliper assembly on steering
knuckle. Caliper is installed by first sliding bottom of
caliper assembly under abutment on steering
knuckle, and then rotating top of caliper against top
abutment.
(10) Install disc brake caliper adapter to steering
knuckle attaching bolts (Fig. 4). Tighten the discbrake caliper adapter attaching bolts to a torque of
169 N´m (125 ft. lbs.).
(11) Clean all foreign matter from the threads of
the outer CV joint. Install the washer and half shaft
to hub/bearing assembly nut on half shaft and
securely tighten nut.
(12) Install front wheel and tire assembly. Install
and tighten the wheel mounting stud nuts in proper
sequence until all nuts are torqued to half the
required specification. Then repeat the tightening
sequence to the full specified torque of 135 N´m (100
ft. lbs.).
(13) Lower vehicle.
(14) With the vehicle's brakes applied to keep hub
from turning, tighten the hub nut to a torque of 244
N´m (180 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 11).
(15) Install the spring wave washer on the end of
the half shaft.
(16) Install the hub nut lock, and anewcotter pin
(Fig. 2). Wrap cotter pin prongs tightly around the
hub nut lock as shown in (Fig. 2).
(17) Check for correct fluid level in transaxle
assembly. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANS-
AXLE/AUTOMATIC - 41TE/FLUID - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
Fig. 10 Correctly Installed Eccentric Attaching Bolt
1 - STEERING KNUCKLE
2 - FLANGED BOLT IN TOP HOLE
3 - CAM BOLT IN BOTTOM HOLE
4 - STRUT CLEVIS BRACKET
Fig. 11 Torquing Front Half Shaft To Hub Nut
1 - TORQUE WRENCH
RSHALF SHAFT - FRONT3-5
HALF SHAFT - FRONT (Continued)

BRAKES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BRAKES - BASE........................... 1BRAKES - ABS........................... 87
BRAKES - BASE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BRAKES - BASE
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - BASE BRAKES...........3
DESCRIPTION - BASE BRAKES (EXPORT) . . . 3
OPERATION - BASE BRAKES..............3
WARNING.............................4
CAUTION..............................4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BASE BRAKE
SYSTEM.............................4
STANDARD PROCEDURE - BASE BRAKE
BLEEDING............................8
SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKE FASTENER TORQUE.............9
SPECIAL TOOLS
BASE BRAKE SYSTEM.................10
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................10
OPERATION...........................10
REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................11
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS SWITCH
REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................11
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - DISC BRAKES (FRONT) . . . 11
DESCRIPTION - DISC BRAKES (REAR)....13
DESCRIPTION - DISC BRAKES (EXPORT) . . 13
DESCRIPTION - DRUM BRAKES (REAR) . . . 13
OPERATION
OPERATION - DISC BRAKES (FRONT).....13
OPERATION - DISC BRAKES (REAR)......14
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DRUM BRAKE
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER................14
BRAKE LINES
DESCRIPTION - BRAKE TUBES AND HOSES..14
OPERATION - BRAKE TUBES AND HOSES . . . 14INSPECTION - BRAKE TUBES AND HOSES . . . 14
BRAKE PADS/SHOES - FRONT
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE SHOES
(CONTINENTAL TEVES BRAKES).........15
REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE SHOES
(TRW BRAKES).......................15
CLEANING - DISC BRAKE SHOES..........16
INSPECTION - DISC BRAKE SHOES........16
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE
SHOES (CONTINENTAL TEVES BRAKES) . . . 16
INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE
SHOES (TRW BRAKES)................17
BRAKE PADS/SHOES - REAR DISC
REMOVAL - REAR DISC BRAKE SHOES.....17
CLEANING - DISC BRAKE SHOES..........18
INSPECTION - DISC BRAKE SHOES........18
INSTALLATION - REAR DISC BRAKE SHOES . . 19
BRAKE PADS/SHOES - REAR DRUM
REMOVAL - REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOES....19
INSPECTION - REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOE
LINING..............................22
INSTALLATION - REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOES..22
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT - REAR DRUM BRAKE
SHOES.............................23
DISC BRAKE CALIPER - FRONT
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
(CONTINENTAL TEVES BRAKES).........24
REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
(TRW BRAKES).......................24
DISASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY - CALIPER GUIDE PIN
BUSHINGS (CONTINENTAL TEVES
BRAKES)............................24
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DISASSEMBLY - CALIPER PISTON AND
SEAL...............................24
CLEANING - CALIPER...................25
INSPECTION - CALIPER..................25
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY - CALIPER GUIDE PIN
BUSHINGS (CONTINENTAL TEVES
BRAKES)............................25
ASSEMBLY - CALIPER PISTON AND SEAL . . 26
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE
CALIPER (CONTINENTAL TEVES
BRAKES)............................27
INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE
CALIPER (TRW BRAKES)...............27
DISC BRAKE CALIPER - REAR
REMOVAL - REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER....28
DISASSEMBLY - CALIPER PISTON AND SEAL..28
CLEANING - CALIPER...................29
INSPECTION - CALIPER..................29
ASSEMBLY - CALIPER PISTON AND SEAL . . . 30
INSTALLATION - REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER..30
DISC BRAKE CALIPER ADAPTER
REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ADAPTER...........................31
INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE
CALIPER ADAPTER....................31
DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PINS
REMOVAL - DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE
PINS (TRW BRAKES)..................31
INSTALLATION - DISC BRAKE CALIPER
GUIDE PINS (TRW BRAKES).............32
DRUM
REMOVAL.............................32
INSTALLATION.........................32
FLUID
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BRAKE FLUID
CONTAMINATION.....................33
STANDARD PROCEDURE - BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL CHECKING.....................33
SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKE FLUID........................33
JUNCTION BLOCK
DESCRIPTION - NON-ABS JUNCTION BLOCK..33
OPERATION - NON-ABS JUNCTION BLOCK . . 33
REMOVAL - NON-ABS JUNCTION BLOCK....34
INSTALLATION - NON-ABS JUNCTION BLOCK..34
MASTER CYLINDER
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION........................35
DESCRIPTION - RHD..................35
OPERATION...........................36
STANDARD PROCEDURE - MASTER
CYLINDER BLEEDING..................36
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - LHD......................36
REMOVAL - RHD......................37DISASSEMBLY - MASTER CYLINDER (FLUID
RESERVOIR).........................38
ASSEMBLY - MASTER CYLINDER (FLUID
RESERVOIR).........................39
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - LHD..................39
INSTALLATION - RHD..................39
PEDALS - ADJUSTABLE
REMOVAL.............................40
INSTALLATION.........................43
PEDAL TORQUE SHAFT - RHD
REMOVAL.............................44
INSTALLATION.........................44
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
DESCRIPTION.........................45
OPERATION...........................46
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER BRAKE
BOOSTER...........................46
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - LHD......................46
REMOVAL - RHD......................48
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - LHD..................50
INSTALLATION - RHD..................51
PROPORTIONING VALVE
DESCRIPTION - PROPORTIONING VALVE
(HEIGHT SENSING)....................53
OPERATION - PROPORTIONING VALVE
(HEIGHT SENSING)....................53
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING -
PROPORTIONING VALVE (HEIGHT
SENSING)...........................54
REMOVAL - PROPORTIONING VALVE
(HEIGHT SENSING)....................55
INSTALLATION - PROPORTIONING VALVE
(HEIGHT SENSING)....................55
ROTOR
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BRAKE ROTOR . . 55
STANDARD PROCEDURE - BRAKE ROTOR
MACHINING..........................58
REMOVAL - FRONT BRAKE ROTOR........59
INSTALLATION - FRONT BRAKE ROTOR.....59
SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKE ROTOR.......................60
BRAKE ROTOR - EXPORT..............60
SUPPORT PLATE - DRUM BRAKE
REMOVAL.............................61
INSTALLATION.........................61
WHEEL CYLINDERS
REMOVAL.............................62
INSPECTION..........................62
INSTALLATION.........................62
PARKING BRAKE
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION........................62
DESCRIPTION - EXPORT...............63
OPERATION...........................63
5 - 2 BRAKES - BASERS

STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PARKING
BRAKE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER TENSION
RELEASE...........................63
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PARKING
BRAKE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER TENSION
RESET.............................64
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CABLE END
CLEANING AND LUBRICATION...........65
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT - PARKING BRAKE
CABLES............................65
CABLE - PARKING BRAKE FRONT
REMOVAL
REMOVAL...........................66
REMOVAL - FOLD-IN-FLOOR SEATING.....66
REMOVAL - EXPORT..................67
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION.......................67
INSTALLATION - FOLD-IN-FLOOR SEATING . 68
INSTALLATION - EXPORT...............68
CABLE - PARKING BRAKE INTERMEDIATE
REMOVAL.............................69
INSTALLATION.........................69CABLE - PARKING BRAKE REAR
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - RIGHT REAR...............70
REMOVAL - LEFT REAR................71
REMOVAL - FOLD-IN-FLOOR SEATING.....72
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - RIGHT REAR...........74
INSTALLATION - LEFT REAR............75
INSTALLATION - FOLD-IN-FLOOR
SEATING............................75
LEVER - PARKING BRAKE
REMOVAL.............................75
INSTALLATION.........................76
LEVER - PARKING BRAKE (EXPORT)
REMOVAL - PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND
FRONT CABLE.......................77
INSTALLATION - PARKING BRAKE LEVER
AND FRONT CABLE...................77
SHOES - PARKING BRAKE
REMOVAL.............................78
INSTALLATION.........................84
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT - PARKING BRAKE SHOES . . 85
BRAKES - BASE
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - BASE BRAKES
The base brake system consists of the following
components:
²Brake pedal
²Power brake booster
²Master cylinder
²Brake tubes and hoses
²Proportioning valve (non-ABS vehicles only)
²Disc brakes
²Drum brakes
²Brake lamp switch
²Brake fluid level switch
²Parking brakes
Front disc brakes control the braking of the front
wheels; rear braking is controlled by rear drum
brakes or rear disc brakes depending on options.
The hydraulic brake system is diagonally split on
both the non-antilock braking systems and antilock
braking systems. That means the left front and right
rear brakes are on one hydraulic circuit and the right
front and left rear are on the other.
For information on the brake lamp switch, (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERI-
OR/BRAKE LAMP SWITCH - DESCRIPTION)Vehicles equipped with the optional antilock brake
system (ABS) use a system designated Mark 20e. It
is available with or without traction control. This
system shares most base brake hardware used on
vehicles without ABS. ABS components are described
in detail in ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM.DESCRIPTION - BASE BRAKES (EXPORT)
Four-Wheel Disc Antilock Brakes are standard on
all models.
OPERATION - BASE BRAKES
When a vehicle needs to be stopped, the driver
applies the brake pedal. The brake pedal pushes the
input rod of the power brake booster into the booster.
The booster uses vacuum to ease pedal effort as force
is transferred through the booster to the master cyl-
inder. The booster's output rod pushes in the master
cylinder's primary and secondary pistons applying
hydraulic pressure through the chassis brake tubes
to the brakes at each tire and wheel assembly.
The parking brakes are foot-operated. When
applied, the parking brake lever pulls on cables that
actuate brake shoes at each rear wheel. These shoes
come in contact with a hub mounted drum (drum for
disc/drum brakes or drum-in-hat for disc/disc brakes)
and hold it in place.
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WARNING
WARNING: DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATING ON
BRAKE PARTS DURING NORMAL USE MAY CON-
TAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS FROM PRODUCTION OR
AFTERMARKET BRAKE LININGS. BREATHING
EXCESSIVE CONCENTRATIONS OF ASBESTOS
FIBERS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY HARM.
EXERCISE CARE WHEN SERVICING BRAKE
PARTS. DO NOT SAND OR GRIND BRAKE LINING
UNLESS EQUIPMENT USED IS DESIGNED TO CON-
TAIN THE DUST RESIDUE. DO NOT CLEAN BRAKE
PARTS WITH COMPRESSED AIR OR BY DRY
BRUSHING. CLEANING SHOULD BE DONE BY
DAMPENING THE BRAKE COMPONENTS WITH A
FINE MIST OF WATER, THEN WIPING THE BRAKE
COMPONENTS CLEAN WITH A DAMPENED CLOTH.
DISPOSE OF CLOTH AND ALL RESIDUE CONTAIN-
ING ASBESTOS FIBERS IN AN IMPERMEABLE
CONTAINER WITH THE APPROPRIATE LABEL. FOL-
LOW PRACTICES PRESCRIBED BY THE OCCUPA-
TIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
(OSHA) AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY (EPA) FOR THE HANDLING, PROCESSING,
AND DISPOSING OF DUST OR DEBRIS THAT MAY
CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS.
CAUTION
CAUTION: During service procedures, grease or
any other foreign material must be kept off brake
shoes and braking surfaces of brake rotor or drum,
and external surfaces of hub and bearing assembly.
CAUTION: Brake rotor and caliper handling must be
done in such a way as to avoid damage to the rotor,
especially the machined surfaces, and scratching or
nicking of the brake linings.
CAUTION: Only the recommended jacking or hoist-
ing procedures for this vehicle are to be used
whenever it is necessary to lift a vehicle. Failure to
raise a vehicle utilizing the recommended lift points
can result in damage to the vehicle. (Refer to
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE)
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BASE BRAKE
SYSTEM
NOTE: There are three diagnosis charts following
that cover the RED BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR
LAMP, BRAKE NOISE and OTHER BRAKE CONDI-
TIONS.
RED BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR LAMP
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
RED BRAKE WARNING
LAMP ON1. Parking brake lever not fully
released.1. Release parking brake lever.
2. Parking brake warning lamp
switch on parking brake lever.2. Inspect and replace switch as necessary.
3. Brake fluid level low in reservoir. 3. Fill reservoir. Check entire system for
leaks. Repair or replace as required.
4. Brake fluid level switch. 4. Disconnect switch wiring connector. If
lamp goes out, replace switch.
5. Mechanical instrument cluster
(MIC) problem.5. Refer to appropriate Diagnostic
information.
6. Amber ABS Warning Indicator
Lamp also illuminated.6. Refer to appropriate Diagnostic
information.
5 - 4 BRAKES - BASERS
BRAKES - BASE (Continued)

OTHER BRAKE CONDITIONS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
BRAKES CHATTER 1. Rear brake drum out of round or
disc brake rotor has excessive
thickness variation.1. Isolate condition as rear or front.
Reface or replace brake drums or
rotors as necessary.
BRAKES DRAG (FRONT
OR ALL)1. Contaminated brake fluid. 1. Check for swollen seals. Replace all
system components containing rubber.
2. Binding caliper pins or bushings. 2. Replace pins and bushings.
3. Binding master cylinder. 3. Replace master cylinder.
4. Binding brake pedal. 4. Replace brake pedal.
5. Brake lamp switch not adjusted
properly and mounting bracket is
bent.5. Straighten mounting bracket and
replace brake lamp switch.
BRAKES DRAG (REAR
ONLY)1. Parking brake cables binding or
froze up.1. Check cable routing. Replace cables
as necessary.
2. Parking brake cable return spring
not returning shoes.2. Replace cables as necessary.
3. Service brakes not adjusted
properly (rear drum brakes only).3. Follow the procedure listed in the
adjustment section.
4. Rear disc brake parking brake not
properly adjusted.Adjust parking brake shoes.
BRAKES GRAB 1. Contaminated brake shoe linings. 1. Inspect and clean, or replace shoes.
Repair source of contamination.
2. Improper power brake booster
assist.2. Refer to power brake booster
diagnosis and testing.
EXCESSIVE PEDAL
EFFORT1. Obstruction of brake pedal. 1. Inspect, remove or move obstruction.
2. Low power brake booster assist
(vacuum leak).2. Refer to power brake booster
diagnosis and testing.
3. Glazed brake linings. 3. Reface or replace brake rotors as
necessary. Replace brake shoes.
4. Brake shoe lining transfer to brake
rotor.4. Reface or replace brake rotors as
necessary. Replace brake shoes.
EXCESSIVE PEDAL
TRAVEL (VEHICLE STOPS
OK)1. Air in brake lines. 1. Bleed brakes.
2. Rear drum brake auto-adjuster
malfunctioning.2. Inspect and replace drum brake
components as necessary. Adjust rear
brakes.
EXCESSIVE PEDAL
TRAVEL (ONE FRONT
WHEEL LOCKS UP
DURING HARD BRAKING)1. One of the two hydraulic circuits
to the front brakes is malfunctioning.1. Inspect system for leaks. Check
master cylinder for internal malfunction.
5 - 6 BRAKES - BASERS
BRAKES - BASE (Continued)

STANDARD PROCEDURE - BASE BRAKE
BLEEDING
NOTE: This bleeding procedure is only for the vehi-
cle's base brakes hydraulic system. For bleeding
the antilock brakes hydraulic system, (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES - ABS - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
CAUTION: Before removing the master cylinder
cover, thoroughly clean the cover and master cylin-
der fluid reservoir to prevent dirt and other foreign
matter from dropping into the master cylinder fluid
reservoir.
NOTE: The following wheel sequence should be
used when bleeding the brake hydraulic system.
The use of this wheel sequence will ensure ade-
quate removal of all trapped air from the brake
hydraulic system.
²Left Rear Wheel
²Right Front Wheel
²Right Rear Wheel
²Left Front Wheel
NOTE: When bleeding the brake system, some air
may be trapped in the brake lines or valves far
upstream, as much as ten feet from the bleeder
screw (Fig. 1). Therefore, it is essential to have a
fast flow of a large volume of brake fluid when
bleeding the brakes to ensure all the air gets out.
The brakes may be manually bled or pressure bled.
Refer to the appropriate following procedure.
MANUAL BLEEDING PROCEDURE
NOTE: Correct manual bleeding of the brakes
hydraulic system will require the aid of a helper.
NOTE: To adequately bleed the brakes using the
manual bleeding procedure the rear brakes must be
correctly adjusted. Prior to the manual bleeding of
the brake hydraulic system, correctly adjust the
rear brakes.
(1) Pump the brake pedal three or four times and
hold it down before the bleeder screw is opened.
(2) Push the brake pedal toward the floor and hold
it down. Then open the left rear bleeder screw at
least 1 full turn. When the bleeder screw opens the
brake pedal will drop all the way to the floor.
CAUTION: ªJust crackingº the bleeder screw often
restricts fluid flow, allowing only a slow, weak fluid
discharge of fluid. This practice will NOT get all the
air out. Make sure the bleeder is opened at least 1
full turn when bleeding.
(3) Release the brake pedal onlyafterthe bleeder
screw is closed.
(4) Repeat steps 1 through 3, four or five times, at
each bleeder screw in the proper sequence. This
should pass a sufficient amount of fluid to expel all
the trapped air from the brake system. Be sure to
monitor the fluid level in the master cylinder, so it
stays at a proper level so air will not enter the brake
system through the master cylinder.
(5) Check pedal travel. If pedal travel is excessive
or has not been improved, enough fluid has not
passed through the system to expel all the trapped
air. Continue to bleed system as necessary.
(6) Perform a final adjustment of the rear brake
shoes (when applicable), then test drive vehicle to be
sure brakes are operating correctly and that pedal is
solid.
PRESSURE BLEEDING PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Use bleeder tank Special Tool C-3496-B
or equivalent with Adapter, Special Tool 6921, to
pressurize the hydraulic system for bleeding.
Fig. 1 Trapped Air In Brake Fluid Line
1 - TRAPPED AIR
5 - 8 BRAKES - BASERS
BRAKES - BASE (Continued)

Follow pressure bleeder manufacturer's instruc-
tions for use of pressure bleeding equipment.
(1) Install the Adapter Master Cylinder Pressure
Bleed Cap, Special Tool 6921 on the fluid reservoir of
the master cylinder (Fig. 2). Attach the fluid hose
from the pressure bleeder to the fitting on Special
Tool 6921.
(2) Attach a clear plastic hose to the bleeder screw
at one wheel and feed the hose into a clear jar con-
taining fresh brake fluid.
(3) Open the left rear wheel bleeder screw at least
one full turnor more to obtain an adequate flow of
brake fluid.
CAUTION: ªJust crackingº the bleeder screw often
restricts fluid flow, allowing only a slow, weak fluid
discharge of fluid. This practice will NOT get all the
air out. Make sure the bleeder is opened at least 1
full turn when bleeding.
(4) After 4 to 8 ounces of brake fluid has been bled
through the hydraulic system, and an air-free flow is
maintained in the hose and jar, this will indicate a
good bleed of the hydraulic system has been
obtained.
(5) Repeat the procedure at all the other remain-
ing bleeder screws.
(6) Check pedal travel. If pedal travel is excessive
or has not been improved, enough fluid has not
passed through the system to expel all the trapped
air. Be sure to monitor the fluid level in the pressure
bleeder, so it stays at a proper level so air will not
enter the brake system through the master cylinder.
(7) Perform a final adjustment of the rear brake
shoes (when applicable), then test drive vehicle to be
sure brakes are operating correctly and that pedal is
solid.SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKE FASTENER TORQUE
DESCRIPTION N´mFt.
Lbs.In.
Lbs.
ABS ICU Mounting Bolts To
Bracket11 Ð 9 7
ABS ICU Mounting
Bracket-To-Cradle Bolts28 21 250
ABS CAB-To-HCU Mounting
Screws2Ð17
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
Head Mounting Bolt - Front13 Ð 115
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
Head Mounting Bolt - Rear10 Ð 90
Adjustable Pedal Position
Sensor Mounting Screws7.5 66 Ð
Adjustable Pedal Module
Mounting Screws2.0 15 Ð
Brake Tube Nuts 17 Ð 145
Brake Hose Intermediate
Bracket Bolt12 Ð 105
Brake Hose-To-Caliper
Mounting Bolt47 35 Ð
Disc Brake Caliper Guide
Pin Bolts35 26 Ð
Disc Brake Caliper Bleeder
Screw15 Ð 125
Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder
Mounting Bolts8Ð75
Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder
Mounting Bleeder screw10 Ð 80
Drum Brake Support Plate
Mounting Bolts130 95 Ð
Junction Block (Non-ABS
Brakes) Mounting Bolts28 21 250
Master Cylinder Mounting
Nuts25 19 225
Power Brake Booster
Mounting Nuts28 21 250
Proportioning Valve
Mounting Bolts54 40 Ð
Proportioning Valve Axle
Bracket Mounting Bolt20 Ð 175
Parking Brake Lever (Pedal)
Mounting Bolts And Nut28 21 250
Wheel Mounting (Lug) Nuts 135 100 Ð
Fig. 2 Tool 6921 Installed On Master Cylinder
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6921
2 - FLUID RESERVOIR
RSBRAKES - BASE5-9
BRAKES - BASE (Continued)