Specifications - Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual

5 - 62 BRAKES
BRAKE ADJUSTER ACCESS BRAKE ADJUSTER ACCESS BRAKE SUPPORT PLATE BRAKE SUPPORT PLATE SHOCK ABSORBER SCREWDRIVER HOLE PLUG KNUCKLE HOSE
ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)
(1) Raise vehicle using a frame contact type hoist
or supported as required using jack stands. See
moisting in the Lubrication And Maintenance group
of this service manual for the required hoisting or
jacking procedure to be used for this vehicle.
(2) Remove the rubber plug (Fig. 169) from the
brake adjuster access hole in the brake support plate.
Fig. 169 Brake Adjuster Access Hole Plug
(3) Be sure parking brake lever is fully
released.
(4) Insert a thin screwdriver through the adjuster
access hole in the brake support plate (Fig. 170).
Engage the tip of the screwdriver with the star wheel
on the automatic adjuster. Move the handle of the
screwdriver downward (toward the ground). Repeat
the above procedure until drag is felt when rear
wheel is rotated.
Fig. 170 Rear Brake Shoe Adjustment
CAUTION: When performing the procedure in Step
5, care must be taken not to bend the adjuster actu-
ating lever or distort the lever actuating spring.
(5) Insert a thin screwdriver or a piece of welding
rod through the adjuster access hole. Carefully push
the adjuster actuating lever out of engagement with
the adjuster star wheel. While holding the adjuster
actuating lever away from the star wheel insert a
second screwdriver in access hole and engage it with
the star wheel on the adjuster. Back off the adjuster
star wheel until no drag is present when rotating the
wheel.
(6) Repeat the above adjustment procedure at the
other rear wheel.
(7) Apply and release the park brake lever one
time after the rear brake shoes are adjusted. This
will correctly adjust the tension of the park brake
cables.
(8) Install the rubber plugs into the adjuster
access holes in the brake support plates (Fig. 169).
PARKING BRAKES
Due to the automatic adjustment feature of the
parking brake system used on this vehicle, manual
adjustment of the parking brakes is not required.
Proper adjustment of the parking brakes on this
vehicle relies on the proper adjustment of the rear
drum brake shoes. See Rear Brake Adjustment in the
Service Adjustments Section in this group of the ser-
vice manual for the required rear brake shoe adjust-
ment procedure.

SPECIFICATIONS

BRAKE FLUID
The brake fluid used in this vehicle must conform
to DOT 3 specifications and SAE J1703 standards.
No other type of brake fluid is recommended or
approved for usage in the vehicle brake system. Use
only Mopar brake fluid or an equivalent from a
tightly sealed container.
CAUTION: Never use reclaimed brake fluid or fluid
from an container which has been left open. An
open container will absorb moisture from the air
and contaminate the fluid.
CAUTION: Never use any type of a petroleum-
based fluid in the brake hydraulic system. Use of
such type fluids will result in seal damage of the
vehicle brake hydraulic system causing a failure of
the vehicle brake system. Petroleum based fluids
would be items such as engine oil, transmission
fluid, power steering fluid ect.
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