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SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
BRAKE PEDAL INSPECTION AND ADJUSTM&g
1.Measure the brake pedal height as illustrated. If the brake
pedal height is not within the standard value, adjust as
follows.
Standard value (A): 176181 mm (6.9-7.1 in.)(1) Disconnect the stop light switch connector, loosen the
lock nut, and move the stop light switch to a position
where it does not contact the brake pedal arm.
(2) Adjust the brake pedal height by turning the operating
rod with pliers (with the operating rod lock nut
loosened), until the correct brake pedal height is
obtained.(3) After screwing in the stop light switch until it contacts
the brake pedal stopper (just before the brake pedal is
caused to move), return the stop light switch
l/2 to 1turn and secure by tightening the lock nut.
(4) Connect the connector of the stop light switch.
(5) Check to be sure that the stop light is not illuminated
with the brake pedal unpressed.
Reference value (B): 0.5-1.0 mm
(.02-M in.)
2. With the engine stopped, depress the brake pedal two or
three times. After eliminating the vacuum in the power
brake booster, press the pedal down by hand, and confirmthat the amount of movement before resistance is met
(the free play) is within the standard value range.
Standard value
(C): 3-8 mm (.l-.3 in.)
If the free play is less than the standard value, confirm thatthe clearance between the stop light switch and brake
pedal is within the standard value.
If the free play exceeds the standard value, it is probably
due to excessive play between the
clevis pin and brake
pedal arm. Check for excessive clearance and replace
faulty parts as required.
3. Start the engine, depress the brake pedal with approxi-
mately 500 N (110 Ibs.) of force, and measure the clearancebetween the brake pedal and the floorboard.
Standard value (D): 80 mm (3.1 in.) or moreIf the clearance is less than the standard value, check for
air trapped in the brake line and for brake fluid leaks. If
necessary, check the brake system mechanism (excessiveshoe clearance due to faulty auto adjuster) and repair
faulty parts as required.

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BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR CHECKNO5FBAB(1) Connect a circuit tester to the brake fluid level sensor.
4(2) Move the float from top to bottom and check for
.-,’continuity.
(3) The brake fluid level sensor is in good condition if there is
no continuity when the float surface is above “A”, and if
there is continuity when the float
surface is below “A”.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER STROKE CHECK NWFEAJ
1.Pull the parking brake lever with a force of approx. 200 N(45
Ibs.), and count the number of notches.
Caution
The 200 N (45 Ibs.) force of the parking brake lever must
be strictly observed.
Standard value: 5-7 notches
2.If the parking brake lever stroke is not the standard value,
adjust as described below.
(1) Remove the carpet in the floor console.
(2) Loosen the adjusting nut to the end of the cable rod,
fithus freeing the parking brake cable.
(3) With the engine idling, firmly depress the brake pedal
five or six times and confirm that the pedal stroke stops
changing.
NOTEIf the pedal stroke stops changing, it indicates that the
automatic adjusting mechanism has functioned proper-ly to adjust the clearance between the pads and the
disc to the correct value.
(4) Check to be sure that the clearance between the
stopper and the parking brake lever at the caliper side isas shown in the figure.
NOTEIf the clearance between the parking brake lever and
the stopper exceeds 2 mm
(078 in.), the probable
causes are brake cable sticking, improper wiring, or a
malfunction of the automatic adjuster (within the rear
brake caliper), so it is necessary to check the parking
-brake cable and to disassemble and check the rear
-brake caliper.
(5) Turn the adjusting nut to adjust the parking brake lever
stroke to within the standard value range.

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Caution
If the number of brake lever notches engaged is less
than the standard value, the cable has been pulledexcessively, and failure of the automatic adjuster
mechanism will result. Be sure tti adjust it to within the
standard value.(6) After making the adjustment, check to be sure that there is
no play between the adjusting nut and the pin. Also check
to be sure that the adjusting nut is securely held at the nut
holder.(7) After adjusting the lever stroke, jack up the rear of the
vehicle.(8) With the parking brake lever in the released position, turn
the rear wheel to confirm that the rear brakes are not
dragging.
PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CHECKN05FDAB
(1) Disconnect the connector of the parking brake switch, and
connect an ohmmeter to the parking brake switch and the
switch installation bolt.
(2) The parking brake switch is good if there is continuity whenthe parking brake lever is pulled and there is no continuity
when it is returned.
BRAKE BOOSTER OPERATING
lNSPECTIONNoSFcuFor simple checking of brake booster operation, carry out the
following tests.
(1) Run the engine for one or two minutes, and then stop it.
(2) Step on the brake pedal several times with normal
pressure.If the pedal depressed fully the first time. but gradually
becomes higher when depressed succeeding times, the
booster is operating properly.
If the pedal height remains unchanged, the booster is
faulty.(3) With the engine stopped, step on the brake pedal several
times with the same pressure to make sure that the pedal
height will not change.
Then step on the brake pedal and start the engine.
If the pedal moves downward slightly, the booster is in
good condition. If there is no change, the booster is faulty.
(4) With the engine running, step on the brake pedal and then
stop the engine.
Hold the pedal depressed for 30 seconds. If the pedal
height does not change, the booster is in good condition.
If the pedal rises, the booster is faulty.
If the above three tests are okay, the booster performance canbe determined as good.
If one of the above three tests is not okay at last, the check
valve, vacuum hose, or booster will be faulty.

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BLEEDINGN65FYAN
When the master cylinder is empty of brake fluid, bleed air
from the master cylinder by proceeding with procedures (1)
thru (6). (Because this master cylinder is not equipped with a
check valve.)
When brake fluid remains in the master cylinder, proceed with
step (6).
(1) -Disconnect the brake tube from the master cylinder.
(2) Two persons should conduct the air bleeding, one person
slowly depressing the brake pedal and holding the pedal
depressed.(3) In this condition, the other person should use a finger to
close the outlet part of the master cylinder, and then the
first person should release the brake pedal.
(4) Steps (2) and (3) should be repeated three or four times,
and then the master cylinder should be filled with brake
fluid to the specified level.
NOTE
The air is completely bled from the master cylinder by steps
(1) to (4).
(5) Connect the brake tube to the master cylinder.
(6) Start the engine; then, in the sequence shown in the
illustration, bleed the air from each wheel cylinder.
Specified brake fluid: MOPAR Brake Fluid/
Conforming to DOT3
Caution
1.Use the specified brake fluid. Avoid using a mixture
of the specified brake fluid and other fluid.2. If brake fluid is exposed to the air, it will absorb
moisture; as water is absorbed from the atmos-phere, the boiling point of the brake fluid will
decrease and the braking performance will be
seriously impaired. For this reason, use a hermeti-
cally sealed 1 lit.
(1.06 qt.) or 0.5 lit. (0.52 qt.) brake
fluid container.3. Firmly close the cap of the brake fluid container
after use.
4. For vehicles with the anti-lock braking system, besure to install a filter to the master cylinder
reservoir tank when supplying brake fluid.
ORDINARY AIR-BLEEDING PROCEDURES(1) Depress the brake pedal several times until resistance is
felt; then, with the pedal depressed, loosen the bleeder
screw
l/3 to l/2 turn and then tighten it before the fluid
pressure is all gone.
(2) Release the brake pedal. Repeat this procedure until there
are no more air bubbles in the brake fluid.

BRAKES - Service Adjustment Procedures5-47
14AO399-6. Clean piston and insert into cylinder with tool.
7. Be careful that the piston boot does not become caught,
when lowering the caliper assembly and install the guide
pin.8. Check brake drag torque as follows.
(1) Start engine and hold brake pedal down for 5 seconds.
(2) Stop engine.
(3) Turn brake disc forward
10 times.
(4) Check brake drag torque with spring scale.
If the difference between brake drag torque and hub torqueexceeds the standard value, disassemble piston and clean
the piston. Check for corrosion or worn piston seal, and
check the sliding condition of the lock pin and guide pin.
Standard value: 70
N (15 Ibs.) or less
[4 Nm (3 ftlbs.)] or less
FRONT BRAKE DISC THICKNESS CHECK
NQ5FRASRemove dirt and rust from brake disc surface. Measure disc
thickness at 4 locations or more.
Limit: 22.4 mm
(.882 in.)
Replace the discs and pad assembly for both sides left and
right of the vehicle if they are worn beyond the specified limit.
FRONT BRAKE DISC RUN-OUT CHECKNOIFSAB
1.Remove the caliper support; then raise the caliper assem-
bly upward and secure by using wire.
2. Place a dial gauge approximately 5 mm
(2 in.) from the
outer circumference of the brake disc, and measure the
run-out of the disc.
Limit: 0.08 mm
(.0031 in.)
NOTETighten the nuts in order to secure the disc to the hub.

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MAO204Outer shim
Pad assembly
Pad clips
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5.Measure hub torque with pad removed to measure brake
drag torque after pad installation.
NOTETo secure the disc to the hub, tighten the nuts.
6. Securely attach the pad clip to the caliper support.
Caution
Do not deposit grease or other dirt on pad or brake disc
friction surfaces.7. Clean the piston; then use the special tool to thread the
piston into the cylinder.
Be sure, at this time, that the stopper groove of the piston
correctly fits to the projection on the pad’s rear surface.
8. Be careful that the piston boot does not become caught,
when lowering the caliper assembly and install the lock pin.
With the engine running, forcefully depress the brake pedalfive or six times, and then check whether or not the stroke
of the parking brake lever is within the standard value.
If there is a deviation from the standard value, adjust the
stroke of the parking brake lever.
(Refer to
P.5-42.)9. Check brake drag torque as follows.
(1) Start engine and hold brake pedal down for 5 seconds.
(2) Stop engine.
(3) Turn brake disc forward 10 times.
(4) Check brake drag torque with spring scale.
If the difference between brake drag torque and hub torqueexceeds the standard value, disassemble piston and clean
piston. Check for corrosion or worn piston seal, and check
the sliding condition of the lock pin sleeve and guide pin
sleeve.Standard value: 70
N (15 Ibs.) or less
[4 Nm (3 ft.lbs)] or less
REAR BRAKE DISC THICKNESS CHECKNOSWAB
1. Remove dirt and rust from brake disc surface.
2. Measure disc thickness at 4 locations or more.
Limit: 8.4 mm
(.331 in.)
Replace the discs and pad assembly for both sides left andright of the vehicle if they are worn beyond the specified
limit.

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(1) Remove the ABS power relay from the ABS control unit q
bracket.-/ABS POWER RELAY CHECK
NO5FOAN(2) Connect battery to terminal 2 and check continuity
between terminals with terminal 4 grounded.
Power is supplied
Power is not
supplied
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1-3 terminals
2-4 terminalsContinuity
No continuity
Continuity
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IFLAT BATTERY REMEDYNOWOAF
When booster cables are used to start the engine when the
battery is completely flat and then the vehicle is immediately
driven without waiting for the battery to recharge itself to some
extent, the engine may misfire, and driving might not be
possible. This happens because ABS consumes a great
amount of current for its self-check function; the remedy is to
either allow the battery to recharge sufficiently, or to discon-
nect the connector for ABS circuit, thus disabling ABS.
The ABS warning light will illuminate when the connector (for
ABS) is disconnected.
After the battery has sufficiently charged, connect the connec-
tor (for
ABS) and restart the engine; then check to be sure the
ABS warning light is not illuminated.

BRAKES - Brake Booster5-61Vacuum hose
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALNow9Al
6. REMOVAL OF VACUUM HOSE WITH CHECK VALVE
NOTE
Since the check valve is fit to the vacuum hose, replace thecheck valve as an assembly unit together with the vacuum
hose if the check valve is defective.
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10. APPLICATION OF GREASE TO CLEVIS PIN/g. WASHERAfter applying the specified grease to the
clevis pin and
washer, insert the clevis pin and bend the cotter pin tightly.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant
Part No. 2525035 or equivalent
7. APPLICATION OF SEALANT TO
FITTINGWhen installing the vacuum hose fitting, apply semi-drying
sealant to its threaded portion.
6. INSTALLATION OF VACUUM HOSE WITH CHECK
VALVE(1) Attach the vacuum hose so that it may be inserted to a
dimension illustrated.
Caution
Prevent interference between the check valve and
brake booster.(2) The vacuum hose at the engine should be securely
connected until it contacts the hexagonal edge of the
fitting, and then should be secured by the hose clip.

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SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONNO5LDAG
2. INSTALLATION OF FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY(1) Measure hub torque with pad removed to measure
brake drag torque after pad installation.
NOTETighten the nuts in order to secure the disc to the hub.
(2) After installing the caliper support to the knuckle,
expand the piston, and then install the caliper body.
1. INSTALLATION OF BRAKE HOSEInstall brake hose without twisting or kinking.
Check brake drag torque as follows.
(1) Start engine and hold brake pedal down for 5 seconds.
(2) Stop engine.
(3) Turn brake disc forward 10 times.
(4) Check brake drag torque with spring scale.
If the difference between brake drag torque and hub torque
exceeds the standard value, disassemble piston and cleanthe piston. Check for corrosion or worn piston seal.
Standard value: 70
N (15 Ibs.) or less[4 Nm (3
ft.lbs.)J or less

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Caliper supportLock pin end
6. APPLICATION OF GREASE TO GUIDE PIN BOOT/
5. LOCK PIN BOOT/4. LOCK PIN SLEEVEApply the specified grease to the following points:
(1) Guide pin boot inner surface (lip)
(2) Lock pin boot inner surface (lip)
(3) Lock pin sleeve (not on threads)
Specified grease: Repair kit grease (orange)
After assembling the rear disc brake assembly, install to thebody, and then make the adjustment of the parking brake
lever as described below.
(1) Free the parking brake cable.
(2) With the engine running, firmly depress the brake pedalfive or six times.
(3) Check whether or not the stroke of the parking brake
lever is within the standard value.
Standard value: 5-7 notches
(4) If there is a deviation from the standard value, adjust
the stroke of the parking brake lever.
(Refer to
P.5-42.)