2004 Dodge Stratus Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2004 Dodge Stratus

  • 2004 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS, CC:2351, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:G
  • 2004 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS, CC:2429, CID:148, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:148, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 2004 Dodge Stratus 2.7 V6 GAS, CC:2700, CID:167, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:167, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
  • 2004 Dodge Stratus 2.7 V6 FLEX, CC:2700, CID:167, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:167, Engine VIN:, Desg:T
  • 2004 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS, CC:2429, CID:148, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:148, Engine VIN:, Desg:J
  • 2004 Dodge Stratus R/T 3.0 V6 GAS, CC:2972, CID:181, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:181, Engine VIN:, Desg:H
  • 2004 Dodge Stratus R/T 2.7 V6 GAS, CC:2700, CID:167, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:167, Engine VIN:, Desg:R

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Dodge Stratus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe -> Caliper Service -> Front -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS

Replacement

  • Remove caliper from brake rotor and brake pads from caliper as outlined under .
  • Disconnect brake hose at brake caliper. Cap brake line.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Overhaul

Front
  • Remove caliper assembly as outlined under "Replacement."
  • Remove lockpin, bushing, caliper support, guide pin and lockpin boots, Fig. .
  • Remove boot ring using suitable flat blade screwdriver.
  • Position shop towel in caliper body, then apply compressed air through brake hose fitting hole to remove piston and dust boot. Apply air gently.
  • Remove piston seal using finger tips. Do not use screwdriver or othe...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Dodge Stratus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Bench Bleeding -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder Bleed -> On-Vehicle Bleeding -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS

Pressure Bleed

Use bleeder tank tool No. C-3496-B, or equivalent, and adapter tool No. BB400-9A, or equivalent, to pressurize hydraulic system.

Normal pressure bleeder pressure should not be more than 35 psi. On models equipped with plastic reservoirs, do not exceed 25 psi bleeding pressure.

  • Attach suitable clear plastic hose to bleeder screw and submerge other end into clear container with clean brake fluid.
  • Open bleeder screw at least one full turn.
  • Bleed 4-8 ounces of fluid through system until air free flow is maintained.
  • Repeat procedure at all screws.
  • If pedal travel is excess...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Dodge Stratus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Bosch Anti-Lock Braking System -> Description -> ABS -> Traction Control
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Stratus R/T 3.0 V6 GAS

ABS

The Bosch Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) prevents the wheels from locking up when braking, regardless of the surface conditions. This allows the vehicle to stop in a shorter distance and allows the driver to maintain directional control of the vehicle during heavy braking.

During normal braking conditions, the ABS operates like a conventional diagonally split, hydraulic power assist system. During heavy braking, however, each wheel's brak...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Dodge Stratus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake Lever -> Parking Brake Shoe
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS

Parking Brake Lever

  • Pull parking brake lever with approximately 45 ft. lbs., force and count number of notches.
  • Standard value is 5-7 notches with drum brakes and 3-5 notches with disc brakes. If parking brake lever stroke is not as specified, proceed to next step.
  • Remove inner compartment mat of floor console.
  • Loosen adjusting nut to end of cable rod to free cable.
  • Remove adjustment hole plug and to turn adjuster using suitable flat tipped screwdriver.
  • Turn adjuster in direction which expands shoes so disc will not rotate.
  • Return adjuster five notches in opposite direction.
  • Turn adjusting ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Dodge Stratus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing -> ABS -> Concorde, Intrepid & 300M -> Crossfire -> Less Anti-Lock Brake System -> Neon -> Non-ABS -> Proportioning Valve -> Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe -> With Anti-Lock Brake System
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L4 GAS

Proportioning Valve

Concorde, Intrepid & 300M
ABS

These models with ABS do not have proportioning valves to test, they use Electronic Variable Brake Proportioning which is built into the Integrated Control Unit (ICU).

Non-ABS
  • If lefthand rear proportioning valve is suspect,disconnect tube nut fitting at master cylinder primary port (port closest to power brake booster) and install adapter tool No. 8494-2, or equivalent, in its place on master cylinder.
  • If the righthand rear proportioning valve is suspect, disconnect tube nut fitting at master cylinder secondary port (port furthest...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge Stratus AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Dodge Stratus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Sebring Convertible, Stratus Sedan & 2004-06 Sebring Sedan -> Troubleshooting -> Lateral Runout Inspection -> Parallelism Inspection
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Stratus 2.7 V6 FLEX

Lateral Runout Inspection

  • Remove caliper as outlined under .
  • Inspect disc surface for grooves, cracks and rust.
  • Tighten rotor to hub.
  • Place suitable dial indicator approximately 1 inch from outer circumference of brake rotor, Fig. .
  • Measure brake rotor runout.
  • If runout of rotor is equal to or exceeds specifications, proceed as follows:
    • Before removing brake rotor, chalk both sides of wheel stud on side at which runout is greatest.
    • Remove brake rotor and plac...

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