Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 121

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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
The following wheel sequence for bleeding the
brake hydraulic system should be used to ensure
adequate removal of all trapped air from the hydrau-
lic system.
• Left rear wheel
• Right front wheel
• Right rear wheel
• Left front wheel
(1) Attach a clear plastic hose to the bleeder screw
starting at the right rear wheel and feed the hose
into a clear jar containing enough fresh brake fluid
to submerge the end of the hose (Fig. 30).
Fig. 30 Proper Method for Purging Air From Brake
CALIPER ASSEMBLY FLEX HOSE
System (Typical)
(2) Open the bleeder screw at least one full turn
or more to obtain an steady stream of brake fluid
(Fig. 31).
Fig. 31 Open Bleeder Screw at Least One Full Turn
(3) After 4 to 8 ounces of fluid has been bled
through the brake and an air-free flow is maintained
in the clear plastic hose and jar, close the bleeder
screw.
BRAKE BLEEDER SCREW
CALIPER GUIDE PIN
BOLTS (2)
(4) Repeat the procedure at all the other remain-
ing bleeder screws. Then check the pedal for 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. It must stay at the
proper level so air will not be allowed to reenter the
brake system through the master cylinder reservoir.
BLEEDING WITHOUT A PRESSURE BLEEDER
NOTE: Correct bleeding of the brakes hydraulic
system without the use of pressure bleeding equip-
ment will require the aid of a helper.
The following wheel sequence for bleeding the
brake hydraulic system should be used to ensure
adequate removal of all trapped air from the hydrau-
lic system.
• Left rear wheel
• Right front wheel
• Right rear wheel
• Left front wheel
(1) Attach a clear plastic hose to the bleeder screw
starting at the right rear wheel and feed the hose
into a clear jar containing enough fresh brake fluid
to submerge the end of the hose (Fig. 30).
(2) Pump the brake pedal three or four times and
hold it down before the bleeder screw is opened.
(3) Open the bleeder screw at least 1 full turn.
When the bleeder screw opens the brake pedal will
drop.
(4) Close the bleeder screw. Release the brake
pedal only after the bleeder screw is closed.
(5) Repeat steps 1 through 3, four or five times at
each bleeder screw. Then check the pedal for 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 master cylinder reservoir. It must stay at
the proper level so air will not be allowed to re-enter
the brake system.
(6) Test drive vehicle to be sure brakes are operat-
ing correctly and that pedal is solid.
MASTER CYLINDER BLEEDING PROCEDURE
(1) Clamp the master cylinder in a vise. Attach
Bleeding Tubes, Special Tool 6802 to the master cyl-
inder outlet ports (Fig. 32) or (Fig. 33). Position
bleeding tubes so the outlets of the bleeding tubes
will be below the surface of the brake fluid when res-
ervoir is filled to proper level.
(2) Fill brake fluid reservoir with brake fluid con-
forming to DOT 3 specifications such as Mopar or an
Equivalent.
(3) Using a wooden dowel per (Fig. 34). Depress
push rod slowly, and then allow pistons to return to
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