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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Adjustments -> Adjustment -> Except FWD Models -> FWD Models -> Parking Brake -> Self-Adjusting Brakes -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS

Service Brake

Except FWD Models
Self-Adjusting Brakes

These brakes have self-adjusting shoe mechanisms that ensure correct lining to drum clearances at all times. The automatic adjusters operate only when the brakes are applied as the vehicle is moving rearward.

Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment is required when the brake shoes have been relined, replaced or when the length of the star wheel adjuster has been changed during some other service operation.

Frequent usage of an automatic transmission forward range to halt reverse vehicle motion may prevent the aut...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> PT Cruiser -> Rotor Replacement
Vehicle: 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Slide caliper outward to retract caliper piston into its bore.
  • Remove two bolts securing disc...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> PT Cruiser -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 2002-03 -> 2004 -> 2005 -> 2006 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Pin Identification -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Intermittents & Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) and follow manufacturer's instructions.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation

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Connector Pin Identification

Refer to Figs. and for pin connector and terminal identification.

Diagnostic Tests

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Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) and follow manufacturer's instructions.

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Cherokee -> Dakota & Durango -> Full Size Pickup -> Full Size Van -> Grand Cherokee -> Hydraulic Booster -> Inline Mount -> Installation -> Liberty -> PT Cruiser -> Removal -> Replacement -> Transverse Mount -> Vacuum Booster -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS

The only serviceable power brake booster components are the vacuum hose and the check valve.. The power brake booster must be serviced as an assembly. If diagnosis indicates a power brake booster fault condition, the unit must be replaced as an assembly.

Replacement

Full Size Pickup
Vacuum Booster
  • With engine stopped, pump brake pedal four or five times to deplete power booster vacuum.
  • Remove brake lines from master cylinder.
  • Remove nuts attaching master cylinder and valves to power brake booster unit studs, then remove master cylinder and valves as an assembly.
  • Disconnect vac...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> PT Cruiser -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Brake Service -> 12 Inch Drum -> 9, 10, 11 & 13 Inch Drums -> Brake Shoe, Replace -> Caravan, Dakota, Durango, Town & Country & Voyager -> Full Size Pickup -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS

Brake Shoe, Replace

Do not intermix automatic adjuster components from side to side.

9, 10, 11 & 13 Inch Drums
Caravan, Dakota, Durango, Town & Country & Voyager
Removal
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
  • Remove drum retaining nuts if equipped, then the drums. If drum will not separate from brake shoes or axle, proceed as follows:
    • Ensure parking brake is disengaged.
    • Remove adjuster hole plug from backing plate.
    • Insert small screwdriver or equivalent, through adjuster hole, then push and hold self adjuster lever off adjuster screw assembly,. Fig. .
    • Back off adjuster screw as...

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