Chrysler Concorde 2004 Service Manual page 1470

5 - 4 BRAKES - BASE BRAKE SYSTEM
BRAKES - BASE BRAKE SYSTEM (Continued)
CAUTION: When handling the brake rotor and caliper,
be careful to avoid damaging the brake rotor and cal-
iper, and scratching or nicking the brake shoe lining.
CAUTION: If the vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring (TPM) System, the tire/wheel
assembly needs to be reinstalled in the same loca-
tion it is removed from or the TPM System (sen-
sors) will need to be retrained. Mark each tire/wheel
assembly indicating location, prior to its removal. If
the tire/wheel assemblies are switched, rotated or
replaced, the TPM System needs to be retrained.
(Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING/SENSOR - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
STANDARD PROCEDURE - BASE BRAKE
BLEEDING
CAUTION: Before removing the master cylinder
cover, wipe it clean to prevent dirt and other foreign
matter from dropping into the master cylinder.
CAUTION: Use only Mopar brake fluid or an equiv-
alent from a fresh, tightly sealed container. Brake
fluid must conform to DOT 3 specifications.
NOTE: For bleeding this vehicles antilock brake
hydraulic system, Refer to Antilock Brake System
Bleeding.
NOTE: Do not pump the brake pedal at any time
while having a bleeder screw open during the
bleeding process. This will only increase the
amount of air in the system and make additional
bleeding necessary.
NOTE: Do not allow the master cylinder reservoir to
run out of brake fluid while bleeding the system. An
empty reservoir will allow additional air into the
brake system. Check the fluid level frequently and
add fluid as needed.
The following wheel circuit sequence for bleeding
the brake hydraulic system should be used to ensure
adequate removal of all trapped air from the brake
hydraulic system.
• Left rear wheel
• Right front wheel
• Right rear wheel
• Left front wheel
The base brake system can be bled using the pres-
sure method or the manual method. Both methods
are presented in this text.
PRESSURE BLEEDING METHOD
NOTE: Follow pressure bleeder manufacturer's
instructions for use of pressure bleeding equip-
ment.
(1) Remove filler cap from the top of fluid reservoir
on master cylinder.
(2) Install Adapter, Special Tool 8224, in the caps
place on the reservoir (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1 Pressure Bleeding Adapter Mounted On Fluid
Reservoir
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 8224
2 - MASTER CYLINDER FLUID RESERVOIR
(3) Attach Bleeder Tank, Special Tool C-3496-B, or
equivalent, to Special Tool 8224. Pressurize the sys-
tem following the pressure bleeder manufacturer's
instructions.
(4) Remove rubber dust caps from all 4 bleeder
screws.
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