Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses; Brakes - Chrysler Voyager 2001 Operating Information Manual

Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses

Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for
evidence of heat and mechanical damage. Hard
or soft spots, brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts,
abrasions, and excessive swelling indicate dete-
rioration of the rubber.
Pay particular attention to those hoses nearest to
high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect hose routing to be sure hoses do not
come in contact with any heat source or moving
component which may cause heat damage or
mechanical wear.
Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted
or collapsed.
Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and
couplings to make sure they are secure and no
leaks are present.
Components should be replaced immediately if
there is any evidence of wear or damage that
could cause failure.

Brakes

In order to assure brake system performance, all
brake system components should be inspected
periodically. Suggested service intervals can be
found in the Maintenance Schedules.
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WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly an accident. Driving with your foot
resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in
abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive
lining wear, and possible brake damage. You
wouldn't have your full braking capacity in an
emergency.
Brake and Power Steering Hoses
When the vehicle is serviced for scheduled main-
tenance, inspect the surface of hoses and nylon
tubing for evidence of heat and mechanical dam-
age. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts,
abrasion, and excessive swelling indicate deterio-
ration of the rubber. Particular attention should be
made to examining those hose surfaces nearest
to high heat sources, such as the exhaust mani-
fold.
Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted
or collapsed.
Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and
couplings to make sure they are secure and no
leaks are present.
NOTE:
Often, fluid such as oil, power steering fluid,
and brake fluid are used during assembly plant
operations to facilitate the assembly of hoses
to couplings. Therefore, oil wetness at the
hose-coupling area is not necessarily an indi-
cation of leakage. Actual dripping of fluid when
systems are under pressure (during vehicle
operation), should be noted before a hose is
replaced based on leakage.
NOTE:
Inspection of brake hoses should be per-
formed whenever the brake system is serviced.
Inspect hydraulic brake hoses for surface
cracking, scuffing, or worn spots. If there is
any evidence of cracking, scuffing, or worn
spots, the hose should be replaced immedi-
ately! Eventual deterioration of the hose can
take place causing the hose to possibly burst
and failure.
WARNING!
Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake
failure. You could have an accident. If you see
any signs of cracking, scuffing, or worn spots,
have the brake hoses replaced immediately.