1996 Chrysler Town & Country Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

Refer to "Brake Pad Service" for caliper removal and installation procedures.

Disassemble

• Remove caliper from adapter and rotor as outlined under "Brake Pad Service." Do not disconnect brake hose from caliper. Support caliper at all times to prevent brake hose damage.
• Position caliper away from rotor to prevent brake fluid spillage on machined surface, then place a small block of wood between caliper fingers to prevent piston damage during removal.
• Gently depress brake pedal to force caliper piston out of bore, then secure brake pedal at any position below one inch of pedal travel...

When working on or around brake assemblies, care must be taken to prevent breathing asbestos dust, as many manufacturers incorporate asbestos fibers in the production of brake linings. During routine service operations, the amount of asbestos dust from brake lining wear is at a low level due to a chemical breakdown during use, and a few precautions will minimize exposure. Do not sand or grind brake linings unless suitable local exhaust ventilation equipment is used to prevent excessive asbestos exposure.

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Chrysler

Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager

Manual Bleeding

• On models equipped with Rear Wheel Anti-Lock brakes (RWAL), connect one end of a suitable hose to bleeder valve on RWAL hydraulic valve and submerge other end in a glass container partially filled with clean brake fluid.
• Pump brake pedal several times, then hold pedal down firmly.
• With pedal firmly depressed, open bleeder valve until pedal fades to floor, then close bleeder valve.
• Repeat procedure until a continuous flow of brake fluid is released from bleeder valve. Ensure a fluid level is maintained in master cylin...

Brake System Bleed

1992-93

Manual Bleeding

Perform bleeding procedure first upon left rear wheel, then on right rear, left front and, finally, right front.

• Ensure ignition switch is in Off position, then depressurize hydraulic bladder accumulator as described under "Precautions."
• Connect a clear plastic hose to bleed screw on brake caliper or wheel cylinder, then place other end of hose in a clear glass container partially filled with clean brake fluid.
• Pump brake pedal repeatedly with approximately five seconds between pedal strokes, then depress and hold pedal.
• With pressure on brake pe...

When working on or around brake assemblies, care must be taken to prevent breathing asbestos dust, as many manufacturers incorporate asbestos fibers in the production of brake linings. During routine service operations, the amount of asbestos dust from brake lining wear is at a low level due to a chemical breakdown during use, and a few precautions will minimize exposure. Do not sand or grind brake linings unless suitable local exhaust ventilation equipment is used to prevent excessive asbestos exposure.

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These self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units are of the vacuum suspended type. They use engine intake manifold vacuum or a vacuum pump, along with atmospheric pressure, for their power, eliminating the need for a vacuum reservoir. A mechanically operated control valve, with integral vacuum power diaphragms, controls degree of brake application or release depending on amount of foot pressure applied t...