MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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NOTE: Often, fluids such as oil, power steering fluid,
and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera-
tionstoeasetheassemblyofhosestocouplings.There-
fore, oil wetness at the hose-coupling area is not neces-
sarily an indication of leakage. Actual dripping of hot
fluid when systems are under pressure (during vehicle
operation)shouldbenotedbeforehoseisreplacedbased
onleakage.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possiblyanaccident.Drivingwithyourfootresting
orridingonthebrakepedalcanresultinabnormally
highbraketemperatures,excessiveliningwear,and
possiblebrakedamage.Youwouldn’thaveyourfull
brakingcapacityinanemergency.
NOTE:
Inspection of brake hoses should be done
wheneverthebrakesystemisservicedandeveryengine
oilchange.
BrakeandPowerSteeringSystemHoses
When servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance,
inspect surface of hoses for evidence of heat and me-
chanical damage. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking,
checking, tears, cuts, abrasion, and excessive swelling
suggest deterioration of the rubber. Particular attention
shouldbemadetoexaminingthosehosesurfacesnearest
tohighheatsources,suchastheexhaustmanifold.
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WARNING!
Wornbrakehosescanburstandcausebrakefailure.
Youcouldhaveanaccident.Ifyouseeanysignsof
cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brake
hosesreplacedimmediately.
Inspectallhoseclampsandcouplingstomakesurethey
aresecureandnoleaksarepresent.
BrakeMasterCylinder
Thefluidlevelinthemastercylindershouldbechecked
whenperformingunderhoodservices,orimmediatelyif
thebrakesystemwarninglampshowssystemfailure.
| Categories | Chrysler 300 Manuals, Chrysler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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