Dodge Journey: Description
Four-wheel disc brakes are standard on this vehicle. Each disc brake assembly consists of the following major components:
- Caliper
- Caliper adapter bracket
- Pads (Shoe and lining assemblies)
- Rotor
FRONT DISC BRAKES
Each front disc brake features a single 2.6 in. (66 mm) piston floating caliper acting on a 11.9 x 1.1 in. (302 x 28 mm) vented rotor. The brake caliper is a low-drag type. The vented rotor utilizes an inverted hat construction (vent openings are on the outboard side of the rotor versus inboard side) to improve cooling and minimize high-temperature deformation for long-term smooth operation. The front brake caliper piston and seals are serviceable.
REAR DISC BRAKES
Each rear disc brake features a single 1.7 in. (43 mm) piston floating caliper acting on a 12.0 x.47 in. (305 x 12 mm) solid rotor. The brake caliper used features an Integral Parking Brake (IPB) mechanism which combines a mechanical parking brake function with a conventional rear caliper. Refer to Parking Brake for additional information on this feature. The rear brake caliper with integrated parking brake is not serviceable.
All brake calipers are coated in zinc nickel and dipped after machining with clear coat for excellent corrosion protection and a neat appearance. They use adapter bracket mounted guide pins for caliper slide functions.
All rotors are made from high-carbon, damped iron for quiet operation. They are fully coated with zinc dust water-soluble, environmental friendly corrosion preventive. Both the friction surfaces and the vents are coated.
During initial brake applications, the brake pads scrub the coating off the friction surfaces, ensuring that the remainder will be rust free. Coating the vents also maintains their heat capacity over time.
Front disc brakes are equipped with an audible wear indicator on the left side inboard brake pad only. The right side pads do not include an audible wear indicator.
Rear disc brakes are equipped with audible wear indicators on both left side and right side inboard brake pads.
When the brake pads are replaced, only brake pads meeting the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) formulation (such as Mopar replacement parts) should be used.
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Installation
1. Guide the trailing end of the parking brake cable along the inboard side
of the axle trailing arm up to the
rear brake caliper. Make sure the cable is routed between the brake line and the
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Assembly
Fig. 97: Installing Output Bearing Cups
- OUTPUT BEARING CUPS
- WRENCHES
- INSTALLER - 5050A
CAUTION: The cooler bypass valve must be replaced if transaxle
failure has
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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 ...