Disc & Drum: Other Dodge Stealth I

BLEEDING PROCEDURES

Bleed brakes whenever hydraulic lines are opened or pedal feels spongy. Bleed system in appropriate sequence. See BRAKE LINE BLEEDING SEQUENCE table. Bleed system with engine running.

BRAKE LINE BLEEDING SEQUENCE

BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT & FREE PLAY

1. Separate connector from stoplight switch, and loosen lock nut. Position switch so it does not contact brake pedal arm. Adjust brake pedal height by rotating master cylinder push rod (yoke, if equipped) until distance from top of brake pedal, with pedal released, is within specification. See «BRAKE PEDAL SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-44428-S19083475252001011500000) table.
2. DO NOT depress push rod. Tighten lock nut, and ensure brake pedal height is within specification. Start engine to evacuate brake booster chamber. Stop engine, and apply brake several times to remove vacuum from brake booster.
3. Using hand pressure, depress brake pedal to measure free play before resistance is felt. Free play distance is .12-.31" (3.0-7.9 mm). If distance is not within specification, bleed system and check for misadjusted brakes.

BRAKE PEDAL SPECIFICATIONS

MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD

Check and adjust clearance between back of master cylinder piston and master cylinder push rod. (Scheme 5) See PUSH ROD CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS table. After adjusting push rod clearance, adjust pedal height and bleed brake system.

Scheme 5

PUSH ROD CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE

Note. Adjust service brake before adjusting parking brake.

Start engine, and apply brake pedal. Pull parking brake lever with a force of 44-45 lbs. (20.0-20.4 kg). Parking brake lever should move up 3-5 notches. If adjustment is necessary, turn adjusting nut located under console or at end of cable rod. (Scheme 6)

Scheme 6

REAR BRAKE SHOES

To facilitate adjustment of brake shoe clearance, set adjustment assembly so brake shoes lightly contact brake drum. With brake drum installed, fully release parking brake and depress brake pedal several times to center shoes and adjust brake shoe clearance. Adjust parking brake, and check pedal travel. Rotate brake drum to verify free movement.

STOPLIGHT SWITCH

Loosen lock nut, and adjust switch-to-pedal arm clearance to .02-.04" (0.5-1.0 mm). Tighten lock nut. DO NOT depress master cylinder push rod during stoplight switch adjustment.

System Check

1. Run engine for 2 minutes. Shut engine off, and depress brake pedal several times with normal pressure. If pedal height gradually becomes higher with successive applications, power brake unit is okay. If pedal height remains steady, power brake unit is faulty.
2. With engine stopped, depress brake pedal repeatedly until pedal height no longer falls. Hold brake pedal down, and start engine. If pedal moves downward slightly, power brake unit is okay. If pedal height does not change, power brake unit is faulty.
3. With engine running, press and hold brake pedal. Shut off engine. Hold brake pedal for 30 seconds. Brake pedal height should not change. If pedal height falls, power brake unit is faulty.

FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS

Scheme 7

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel(s). Remove lower lock pin or sleeve bolt. (Scheme 7) Lift caliper body upward.
2. Support caliper aside. Remove shim(s), shim holder (if equipped), anti-squeak shim and pad assembly from support mounting. Remove pad clips.

REAR DISC BRAKE PADS

Note. Replace inner and outer pads at same time.

POWER BRAKE UNIT CHECK VALVE

Note. To test check valve before removal, stop engine and apply service brake to ensure air flows toward intake manifold only.