Tribute 4WD L4-2.3L Hybrid (2008)
WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been
previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal
injury.
WARNING: Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION, seek medical advice. For
additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
personal injury.
CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with
water.
NOTE: Brake fluid reservoir shown removed for clarity.
1. Disconnect the battery. See See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair/Procedures/Battery Disconnect.
2. Depower the high-voltage battery. See - HIGH-VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY SYSTEMS DEPOWERING HYBRID.
3. Remove the stoplamp switch. See See: Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems/Braking Sensor/Switch/Service and Repair.
CAUTION: Do not service the brake pedal, brake booster or master cylinder without first removing the stoplight switch and speed control deactivator
switch. These switches must be removed with the brake pedal in the at-rest position. Switch plungers must be compressed for the switch to rotate in the
bracket. Attempting to remove the switch when the plunger is extended (during pedal apply) will result in damage to the switch.
4. If equipped, remove the speed control deactivator switch. See See: Cruise Control/Brake Switch (Cruise Control)/Service and Repair.
5. Using a suitable suction device, remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir.
6. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the brake travel sensor electrical connector.
8. Disconnect and cap the 2 brake tube fittings.
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To install, tighten to 14 Nm {1.4 kgf-m, 10 ft-lbf}.
9. Loosen the return hose clamp and disconnect the return hose.
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To install, tighten to 3 Nm {0.3 kgf-m, 27 in-lbf}.
10. Loosen the feed hose clamp and disconnect the feed hose.
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To install, tighten to 3 Nm {0.3 kgf-m, 27 in-lbf}.
11. Remove and discard the booster push rod clevis locking pin.
NOTE: The booster push rod clevis locking pin is a one-time use only part. Anytime the booster push rod clevis locking pin is removed, a new booster
push rod clevis locking pin should be used.
NOTE: Remove the clevis locking pin by squeezing the locking tabs and pulling outward on the opposite end.
12. Remove the 4 master cylinder nuts.
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To install, tighten to 23 Nm {2.3 kgf-m, 17 ft-lbf}.
13. Remove the brake master cylinder.
14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Repower the high-voltage battery. See - HIGH-VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY SYSTEMS DEPOWERING HYBRID.
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Bleed the master cylinder. See - See: Brake Bleeding/Service and Repair/Component Bleeding.
CAUTION: Do not press, pull or otherwise move the brake pedal while installing the brake pedal position (BPP) switch or the speed control deactivator
switch. These switches must be installed with the booster push rod attached to the brake pedal in the at-rest position. Installing these switches with the
brake pedal in any other position will result in incorrect adjustment and may damage the switches.
