OEM 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Brake Master Cylinder

2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Brake Master Cylinder Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Bleed a Brake Master Cylinder on 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

  A: Before bleeding, secure the brake master cylinder in a vise. For Bosch Brake Master Cylinders without ABS, install four Bleeder Tubes, Special Tool 8358-1, onto the corners of the brake master cylinder and tighten them to 17 Nm (145 inch lbs.), so the open ends fall beneath the brake fluid in the reservoir. You should mount one Bleeder Tube, Special Tool 8358-1, to the primary side and another, Special Tool 8358-2, to the secondary side, both at no more than 17 Nm (145 inch lbs.). Make sure that the primary outlet port has Special Tool 8822-1 threaded in and the secondary port has Special Tool 8822-2 threaded in, all secured at 17 Nm (145 inch-lb.). Then, add the two bleeder tubes, Special Tools 8358-1 and 8358-2, to the adapters and valves, always submerging the open end in brake fluid. For Continental Teves Brake Master Cylinders equipped with ABS, address the adapter and tube just as you would for non-ABS versions, remembering to place the open ends beneath the fluid line in the reservoir. Refill the reservoir with Mopar Brake Fluid DOT 3 or a similar brake fluid, then gently press the wooden dowel in, release air through the Bleeder Tubes and allow the pistons to move back, doing this until all air comes out. After that, remove both the Bleeder Tubes and Adapters, seal the outlet ports on the brake master cylinder, put the fill cap into the reservoir, remove the brake master cylinder from the vise and finish by bolting it onto the vehicle.