Brakes and Traction Control: Service and Repair

Vehicle Storage Information - Brake System

This section covers the recommended procedures, that should be followed for the vehicle's brake system, when long term storage and return to service is being performed on the Viper.

Avoid storing vehicle with wet brake shoe assembly friction material. IF brake shoe assembly friction material is wet when car is to be stored, drive vehicle at moderate speed lightly apply the brakes and keep applying for approximately 1 mile. This will heat up and dry the brake shoe assembly friction material.

When vehicle is stored, do not apply vehicle parking brakes. Block the tires to keep vehicle from moving.

Inspect brake fluid level in master cylinder fluid reservoir and fill to the proper level if required.

Before putting vehicle back into service after storage, inspect the braking discs for oxidation. Light oxidation of braking discs is considered normal and will be removed during normal driving of vehicle. If heavy oxidation is present, or braking surfaces of braking discs are pitted, it is recommended that braking discs be resurfaced before vehicle is driven. If vehicle is driven with heavily oxidized braking discs, brake shoe assembly friction material contamination will occur.

If vehicle is stored for a period of two years or longer. The brake system hydraulic fluid should be removed and replaced with fresh brake fluid prior to returning vehicle to service. This is necessary to remove any moisture absorbed by the brake hydraulic fluid.