Location of rear brake reservoir

Fluid level checks Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 2010 Petrol 2 4

Did you by chance add power steering fluid to the brake reservoir instead of brake fluid?

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Indeed the brake fluid for the rear comes from the main reservoir. However, many cars (the tempo included I'm sure) actuate the rear brake by a mechanical linkage to the E-brake lever. So, simply put when you pull the lever the cylinder will never extend. You have to push the brake pedal for that.

When it comes to your safety test, I think you could get by just by taking up the slack in the E-brake cable. This should be accessible by taking apart the center console right behind the E-brake lever.

Bleeding the brake is not difficult but it must be done in a certain way. Follow these directions exactly. First remove the top from the rear brake master cylinder and check the fluid level. If you add fluid during this process, make sure you are putting the right kind of fluid in the reservoir. It should be printed right on the top cover of the reservoir. Place the top back on the reservoir but you don't have to put the screws in it. All we are going to do with it at this point is keep brake fluid from splashing on your bike. To bleed the brakes, depress and hold the rear brake pedal. Open the bleed valve on the rear brake about a half turn and allow the brake fluid and air to bleed out. Close the brake bleeder valve. Release the brake pedal and check the fluid level in the reservoir. Do not allow the reservoir to run dry. Continue to bleed the brakes until you have a full firm brake pedal. Then top off the reservoir and replace the cap and screws. You can put a piece of small diameter clear hose on the end of the bleeder valves to direct the brake fluid into a catch jar and it makes this job much neater. Do not allow the brake fluid to get on painted surfaces as it can damage the paint.

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Steve

Check this REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
(see Figures 1, 2 and 3 / click over images for zoom )

CAUTION Older brake pads or shoes may contain asbestos, which has been determined to be cancer causing agent. Never clean the brake surfaces with compressed air! Avoid inhaling any dust from any brake surface! When cleaning brake surfaces, use a commercially available brake cleaning fluid.

1. Remove 1 / 2 of the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir.
   
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
   
3. Remove the wheels.
   
4. Remove the cotter pin and guide pin.
   

Fig. 1: Rear disc brake components

1. Remove the caliper locating pin cover and remove the locating pin.
   
2. Swing the rear disc brake caliper away from the brake rotor and anchor plate. There is no need to remove the parking brake cable or brake hose.
   
3. Remove the inner and outer disc brake pads.

To install:

1. If installing new disc brake pads, use rear caliper piston adjuster T87P-2588-A or similar tool, to rotate the rear disc brake piston clockwise, retracting the caliper piston. This will allow room for the new brake pads.

Fig. 2: Removing the parking brake cable

Fig. 3: Use the adjuster tool to rotate the piston into the caliper

1. Install the inner and outer disc brake pads.
   
2. Swing the rear disc brake caliper back into position over the disc brake pads.
   
3. Clean the locating pin threads and apply 1 drop of a thread locking agent or similar sealer.
   
4. Apply a small amount of disc brake caliper slide grease to the shaft of the locating pin.
   
5. Reinstall the locating pin and torque to 30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm).
   
6. Reinstall the guide pin and the cotter pin.
   
7. Adjust the parking brake by operating the parking brake control several times.
   
8. Reinstall the wheel and tire assembly. Torque the lug nuts to 62 ft. lbs. (85 Nm).
   
9. Lower the vehicle.
   
10. Adjust the parking brake by operating the parking brake control several times.
    
11. Pump the brake pedal several times to achieve a good pedal before attempting to move the vehicle.
    
12. Check the brake fluid level in the master cylinder fluid reservoir and add fluid as necessary.
    
13. Road test the vehicle and check for proper brake system operation.

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The brake fluid reservoir should be located on the driver's side directly in front of the firewall in the engine compartment . The cap that you remove to add brake fluid should be labeled brake fluid only .

the rear brake reservoir is at the front r/h side of the bike on the frame rail just above the rear brake lever,you need to remove screw that holds it to remove metal cover so that you can remove lid to reservoir and check fluid

Removal & Installation Front To Remove:

1. Inspect the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir. Remove fluid from the reservoir until the level is lower then half way between the MAX and MIN levels.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Install 2 wheel nuts to secure the rotor on the hub.
4. Remove the bottom brake caliper pin bolt.
5. Pivot the brake caliper body upward and secure out of the way. Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
6. Compress the piston back into the bore using a C-clamp. Figure of brake assembly with caliper raised showing brake pads in mounting bracket
   
   
7. Remove the inboard and outboard brake pads from the brake caliper bracket.

To Install:

1. Install the brake pad retainers and both brake pads into the caliper bracket.
2. Pivot the brake caliper down over the brake pads and into the brake caliper bracket. Insert the lower brake caliper pin bolt and torque bolt to 70 ft-lb. (95 Nm).
3. Reinstall the tire and wheel assembly.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Refill the master cylinder. Pump the brake pedal several times to seat the pads against the rotor.
6. Check the master cylinder level and add fluid as necessary.

Rear To Remove:
Rear disc pads R&I

1. Inspect the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir. Remove fluid from the reservoir until the level is lower then half way between the MAX and MIN levels.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Install 2 wheel nuts to secure the rotor on the hub.
4. Remove the upper caliper mounting bolt.
5. Pivot the caliper down to access the pads.
6. Remove the inboard and outboard pads from the caliper bracket.
7. Remove the brake pad clips from the caliper bracket.
8. Compress the piston back into the bore using a C-clamp and the old inner pad.

To Install:

1. Install new brake clips in the caliper bracket.
2. Install the inboard and outboard pads in the caliper bracket.
3. Pivot the caliper up over the pads.
4. Reinstall the upper mounting bolt and tighten to 32 ft. lbs. (44 Nm).
5. Remove the 2 wheel nuts securing the rotor.
6. Reinstall the tire and wheel assembly.
7. Refill the master cylinder. Pump the brake pedal several times to seat the pads against the rotor.
8. Check the master cylinder level and add fluid as necessary.

Here is the procedure from the service manual. I would add just one thing. Do each wheel in this order

1. right rear wheel
2. left rear wheel
3. right front wheel
4. left front wheel

BLEEDING

HINT: If any work is done on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the air from the system.

NOTICE: Do not let brake fluid remain on a painted surface. Wash it off immediately.


a)FILL BRAKE RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID Fluid:SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

b)BLEED MASTER CYLINDER HINT: If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed the air from the master cylinder.

c)Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder. SST 09023-00100 Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.

Block off the outlet plug with your finger and release the brake pedal.
Repeat (b) and (c) 3 or 4 times.


BLEED BRAKE LINE

1. Connect the vinyl tube to the caliper or wheel cylinder bleeder plug.
2. Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal held down.
3. At the point when fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal. Torque: (Bleeder plug) Front brake caliper
: 8.3 Nm (85 kgf-cm, 74 inch lbs.) Rear wheel cylinder: 8.5 Nm (87 kgf-cm, 75 inch lbs.)
4. Repeat (b) and (c) until all the air in the fluid has been bled out.
5. Repeat the above procedure to bleed the air out of the brake line for each wheel.

CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary. Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3