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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Plymouth Horizon AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Plymouth Horizon cars and light trucks from 1990+.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM, CHRYSLER CORP. -> WHEEL CYLINDERS SERVICE -> Assembly -> Disassembly -> INSTALLATION -> OVERHAUL -> REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1990 Plymouth Horizon 2.2 L4 GAS
REMOVAL
- Remove wheel, drum and brake shoes.
- Loosen brake line fitting at wheel cylinder. Do not pull metal line away from cylinder.
- Remove screws holding cylinder to backing plate.
- Separate wheel cylinder from brake line and backing plate by pulling the cylinder outward and away from backing plate.
OVERHAUL
Note position of all parts as they are removed for proper installation.
Disassembly
- Refer toFig. , then remove boots, pistons, cups and spring from wheel cylinder.
- Wipe cylinder walls with denatured alcohol or clean brake fluid.
- Examine cylinder bore. A scored bore may be honed...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Plymouth Horizon AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Plymouth Horizon cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRUM BRAKES, CHRYSLER CORP. -> Type 2 & 3-Kelsey-Hayes & Varga Leading Trailing Drum Brakes -> SERVICE BRAKE
Vehicle: 1990 Plymouth Horizon 2.2 L4 GAS
- Each backing plate has two adjusting hole covers; remove the rear cover and turn the adjusting screw upward with a screwdriver or other suitable tool to expand the shoes until a slight drag is felt when the drum is rotated.
- While holding the adjustment lever out of engagement with the adjus...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Plymouth Horizon AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Plymouth Horizon cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRUM BRAKES, CHRYSLER CORP. -> General Information -> GENERAL INSPECTION -> ADJUSTER MECHANISM -> BACKING PLATE -> BRAKE DRUMS -> BRAKE LININGS & SPRINGS -> PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Vehicle: 1990 Plymouth Horizon 2.2 L4 GAS
BRAKE DRUMS
Any time the brake drums are removed for brake service, the braking surface diameter should be checked with a suitable brake drum micrometer at several points to determine if they are within the safe oversize limit stamped on the brake drum outer surface. If the braking surface diameter exceeds specifications, the drum must be replaced. If the braking surface diameter is within specifications, drums should be cleaned and inspected for cracks, scores, deep grooves, taper, out of round and heat spotting. If drums are cracked or heat spotted, they must be replaced. Sc...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Plymouth Horizon AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Plymouth Horizon cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DISC BRAKES, CHRYSLER CORP. -> Type 4-Kelsey-Hayes Single Pin Floating Caliper Disc Brake, Front -> OPERATION
Vehicle: 1990 Plymouth Horizon 2.2 L4 GAS
The caliper assembly consists of a rotor, caliper, pad, and adapter,Fig. . The single piston caliper assembly floats through a rubber bushing on a single pin, threaded into the adapter. The bushing is inserted into the inboard portion of the caliper. Two machined abutments on the adapter, position and align the caliper fore and aft. The guide pin and bushing controls the movement of the caliper and the piston seal to assist in maintaining proper pad clearance.
This assembly has three anti-rattle clips. One is on top of the inboard pad, one clip is on the bott...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Plymouth Horizon AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Plymouth Horizon cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DISC BRAKES, CHRYSLER CORP. -> General Information -> BRAKE ROUGHNESS
Vehicle: 1990 Plymouth Horizon 2.2 L4 GAS
The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in disc thickness. If roughness, vibration, or pedal pulsation is experienced the disc may have excessive thickness variation. Check rotor parallelism (thickness variation) as described under "... "
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Plymouth Horizon AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Plymouth Horizon cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DISC BRAKES, CHRYSLER CORP. -> General Information -> INSPECTION OF CALIPER
Vehicle: 1990 Plymouth Horizon 2.2 L4 GAS
Should it become necessary to remove the caliper for installation of new parts, clean all parts in denatured alcohol, wipe dry using lint-free cloths. Using an air hose, blow out drilled passages and bores. Check dust boots for punctures or tears. Generally, new boots should be installed upon reassembly.
Inspect piston bores for scoring or pitting. Bores that show light scratches or corrosion can usually be cleaned with crocus cloth. However, bores that have deep scratches or scoring may be honed, provided the diameter of the bore is not...
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