MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE
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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.Youmaynothaveyourfull
brakingcapacityinanemergency.
NOTE:
Inspection of brake hoses should be done
BrakeandPowerSteeringSystemHoses
wheneverthebrakesystemisservicedandeveryengine
oilchange.
When servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance,
inspectsurfaceofhosesandnylontubingforevidenceof
heat and mechanical damage. Hard and brittle rubber,
cracking, checking, tears, cuts, abrasion, and excessive
swelling suggest deterioration of the rubber. Particular
attention should be made to examining those hose sur-
faces nearest to high heat sources, such as the exhaust
manifold.
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WARNING!
Wornbrakehosescanburstandcausebrakefailure.
Youcouldhaveanaccident.Ifyouseeanysignsof
cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brake
hosesreplacedimmediately.
Inspectallhoseclampsandcouplingstomakesurethey
aresecureandnoleaksarepresent.
Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collapsed.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Sebring Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2005 |
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