Description & Operation
NOTE:
For Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) information not covered in this article, see appropriate ANTI-LOCK article.
WARNING:
Dust and dirt accumulating on brake parts during normal use may contain asbestos fibers from production or aftermarket brake linings. Breathing excessive concentrations of asbestos fibers can cause serious bodily harm. Exercise care when servicing brake parts. DO NOT sand or grind brake lining unless equipment used is designed to contain the dust residue. DO NOT clean brake parts with compressed air or by dry brushing. Cleaning should be done by dampening the brake components with a fine mist of water, then wiping the brake components clean with a dampened cloth. Dispose of cloth and all residue containing asbestos fibers in an impermeable container with the appropriate label. Follow practices prescribed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the handling, processing, and disposing of dust or debris that may contain asbestos fibers.
CAUTION:
During service procedures, grease or any other foreign material must be kept off brake pad assemblies, and braking surfaces of brake rotor or drum, and external surfaces of hub and bearing assembly.
CAUTION:
Handling of brake rotors and calipers must be done in such a way as to avoid damage to the rotor and scratching or nicking of brake lining on the brake pads.
CAUTION:
At no time when servicing a vehicle, can a sheet metal screw, bolt or other metal fastener be installed in the shock tower to take the place of an original plastic clip. No holes can be drilled into the front shock tower for the installation of any metal fasteners into the shock tower. Because of the minimum clearance in this area, installation of metal fasteners could damage the coil spring coating and lead to a corrosion failure of the spring. If a plastic clip is missing, or is lost or broken during servicing a vehicle, replace only with the equivalent part listed in the Mopar(R) parts catalog.
CAUTION:
Caliper pistons, boots and seals are not interchangeable. Using wrong components can result in brake system failure.
2001 vehicles equipped with ABS use Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) system to balance front-to-rear braking. The EBD is used in place of a rear proportioning valve. The EBD system uses the ABS system to control the slip of the rear wheels in partial braking range. The braking force of the rear wheels is controlled electronically by using the inlet and outlet valves located in the Integrated Control Unit (ICU).
2002 vehicles equipped with ABS use Electronic Variable Brake Proportioning (EVBP) to balance front-to-rear braking. The EVBP is used in place of a rear proportioning valve. The EVBP system uses the ABS system to control the slip of the rear wheels in partial braking range. The braking force of the rear wheels is controlled electronically by using the inlet and outlet valves located in the Integrated Control Unit (ICU).