Disassembly And Assembly; Disc Brake Caliper (Front And Rear); Master Cylinder Brake Fluid; Reservoir - Chrysler Stratus RHD 1999 Electronic Service Manual

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 173 Stop Lamp Switch
• Install the switch in its bracket by aligning the
index tab on the switch with the slot in the mounting
bracket.
• When the switch is fully seated in its bracket,
rotate the switch clockwise approximately 30° to lock
the switch into place.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when pulling
back on the brake pedal to adjust the stop lamp
switch. If too much force is used, the stop lamp
switch or striker can be damaged.
(4) Gently pull back on the brake pedal until the
pedal stops moving. This will ratchet the switch
plunger backward to the correct adjustment position.
(5) Check the stop lamps to verify they are operat-
ing properly and not staying on when the pedal is in
the released position.

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
NOTE: To replace the master cylinder brake fluid
reservoir on this vehicle, it is not necessary to
remove the master cylinder from the power brake
booster.
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove master cylinder from vehicle. Refer to
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in this section.
(2) Using Mopar, Brake Parts Cleaner or an equiv-
alent, thoroughly clean the master cylinder and
brake fluid reservoir.
(3) Remove the brake fluid reservoir filler cap.
(4) Using a syringe or equivalent type tool, empty
as much brake fluid as possible from the reservoir.
CAUTION: Do not pry fluid reservoir off master cyl-
inder using a tool, damage to the reservoir or mas-
ter cylinder can result.
(5) Remove brake fluid reservoir from master cyl-
inder by rocking the reservoir from side to side while
pulling upward on the fluid reservoir.
(6) Remove master cylinder housing to brake fluid
reservoir sealing grommets (Fig. 174).
Fig. 174 Removing Fluid Reservoir From Master
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: To ensure a leak proof seal when install-
ing a fluid reservoir, never reuse the original fluid
reservoir to master cylinder sealing grommets.
(1) Install new master cylinder housing to brake
fluid reservoir sealing grommets (Fig. 174) in master
cylinder housing.
(2) Lubricate reservoir mounting area with fresh
clean brake fluid. Place reservoir in position over
grommets. Seat reservoir into grommets using a
rocking motion while firmly pressing down on fluid

reservoir.

(3) Be sure reservoir is positioned properly.
(4) Make sure bottom of fluid reservoir touches top
of both sealing grommets.
(5) Reinstall the master cylinder on the vehicle.
Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in this
section.

DISC BRAKE CALIPER (FRONT AND REAR)

Before disassembling the brake caliper, clean and
inspect it. Refer to CLEANING AND INSPECTION
in this section of this service manual group.
BRAKES
Cylinder
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