Dodge Journey: Description
The base brake system consists of the following components:
- Brake pedal
- Power brake booster
- Master cylinder
- Brake tubes and hoses
- Disc brakes (four-wheel)
- Brake lamp switch
- Brake fluid level switch
- Parking brakes
Antilock brakes with traction control and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) are standard equipment on this vehicle. ABS and ESP components are described in detail in ABS SERVICE INFORMATION.
For information on the brake lamp switch.
WARNING
WARNING: Chrysler LLC does not manufacture any vehicles or replacement parts that contain asbestos. Aftermarket products may or may not contain asbestos. Refer to aftermarket product packaging for product information.
Whether the product contains asbestos or not, dust and dirt can accumulate on brake parts during normal use. Follow practices prescribed by appropriate regulations for the handling, processing and disposing of dust and debris.
CAUTION
CAUTION: During service procedures, grease or any other foreign material must be kept off brake shoes and braking surfaces of brake rotor or drum, and external surfaces of hub and bearing assembly.
CAUTION: Brake rotor and caliper handling must be done in such a way as to avoid damage to the rotor, especially the machined surfaces, and scratching or nicking of the brake linings.
CAUTION: Only the recommended jacking or hoisting procedures for this vehicle are to be used whenever it is necessary to lift a vehicle. Failure to raise a vehicle utilizing the recommended lift points can result in damage to the vehicle.
Brakes
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Diagnosis and Testing
BASE BRAKE SYSTEM
NOTE: There are three diagnosis charts following that cover the RED
BRAKE
WARNING INDICATOR LAMP, BRAKE NOISE and OTHER BRAKE CONDITIONS.
RED BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR LAMP ...
See also:
Grid, defogger, rear
STANDARD PROCEDURE
GRID LINE AND TERMINAL REPAIR
WARNING: Materials contained in the Repair Kit (Part Number
04549275) may cause
skin or eye irritation. The kit contains epoxy resin an ...
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING:
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing t ...
Installation
BULBS
HEADLAMP HIGH BEAM
CAUTION: Always use the correct bulb size and type for
replacement. An incorrect
bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the socket
or ...
