Brake Fluid Level Switch Removal; Installation; Hydraulic/Mechanical; Description - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

5 - 10 BRAKES - BASE
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
REMOVAL
NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to 5 - BRAKES -
WARNING)(Refer to 5 - BRAKES - CAUTION).
(1) Remove the vehicle wiring harness connector
from brake fluid level switch in master cylinder
brake fluid reservoir (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3 Master Cylinder
1 - POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
2 - BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
3 - MASTER CYLINDER
(2) Push together the retaining tabs holding the
brake fluid level switch in place in the brake fluid
reservoir (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4 Master Cylinder Reservoir
1 - BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH RETAINING TABS
2 - RESERVOIR RETAINING PINS
3 - SEAL
(3) Pull the brake fluid level switch out the other
side of the reservoir.

INSTALLATION

(1) Align the brake fluid level switch with its
mounting hole on the left side of the master cylinder
brake fluid reservoir. Push the switch into the fluid
reservoir until the
expanded on the other side of the reservoir, locking it
in place (Fig. 4).
(2) Connect the brake fluid level switch wiring
connector (Fig. 3).

HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION - DISC BRAKES (FRONT)

Each front disc brake assembly consists of the fol-
lowing components (Fig. 5):
• Caliper - single-piston, floating type
• Caliper adapter
• Shoe and lining assemblies
• Rotor
Fig. 5 Front Disc Brakes
1 - BRAKE ROTOR
2 - ABUTMENT SHIMS
3 - DISC BRAKE ADAPTER
4 - CALIPER
5 - BRAKE SHOES (PADS)
The caliper is a one-piece casting with the inboard
side containing a single piston cylinder bore. The
front disc brake caliper piston, is manufactured from
a phenolic compound. The outside diameter of the
caliper piston is 57 mm.
switch retaining tabs
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