Chrysler Concorde 1993 Service Manual page 98

5 - 4 BRAKES
Adjusting Rear Service Brakes
Bleeding Brake System
Brake Hose and Tubing
Master Cylinder Fluid Level
MASTER CYLINDER FLUID LEVEL
NON-ABS AND ABS BRAKES
Check master cylinder reservoir brake fluid level a
minimum of twice a year.
Master cylinder brake fluid reservoirs used on all
L.H. platform vehicles include a brake fluid level
sensor. The brake fluid level sensor location is in the
body of the brake fluid reservoir (Fig. 1). In the event of
low brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir, the
RED brake warning light in the instrument panel will
turn on.
Master cylinder assembly, brake fluid reservoirs on
both standard and Anti-Lock brake systems. Are
marked with a MAX fill line indicating the brake fluid
reservoirs proper fluid level (Fig. 1).
When filling brake fluid reservoir, use only
Mopar brake fluid or an equivalent stored in a
tightly sealed container. Brake fluid must con-
form to DOT 3, specifications.
If necessary, add brake fluid to brake fluid reservoir,
bringing brake fluid level to the MAX fill line shown on
fluid reservoir (Fig. 1).
DO NOT use brake fluid with a lower boiling point
then DOT 3, as brake failure could result during
prolonged hard braking.
DO NOT use petroleum-based fluid because seal
damage in the brake system will result.
Fig. 1 Master Cylinder Fluid Level
(ABS And Non-ABS)
SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS
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INDEX
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Road Wheel Stud Nut Tightening
Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment
Testing Application Adjuster Operation
Testing for Brake Fluid Contamination
ADJUSTING REAR SERVICE BRAKES
Normally, self adjusting drum brakes will not
require manual brake shoe adjustment. Al-
though in the event of a brake reline it is advis-
able to make the initial adjustment manually to
speed up the adjusting time.
(1) Raise the vehicle so all wheels are free to turn.
See Hoisting Recommendations in the Lubrication And
Maintenance Section, at the front of this service
manual.
(2) Remove rear brake adjusting hole rubber plug
(Fig. 1), from the rear brake shoe support plate.
Fig. 1 Brake Adjusting Hole Plug
(3) Be sure parking brake lever is fully re-
leased.
(4) Insert a medium blade screwdriver (Fig. 2) or
equivalent through the adjusting hole in support plate
and against star wheel of adjusting screw. Move handle
of tool downward until a slight drag is felt when the
road wheel is rotated.
(5) Insert a thin screwdriver or piece of welding rod
into brake adjusting hole (Fig. 2). Push adjusting lever
out of engagement with star wheel. Care should be
taken so as not to bend adjusting lever or distort
lever spring. While holding adjusting lever out of
engagement with star wheel, back off star wheel to
ensure a free wheel with no brake shoe drag.
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