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C0135

Brake Rotor Temperature Excessive

2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire 3.2L V6

High SeverityChassisGeneric (SAE)

Description

The brake rotor temperature sensor or calculation indicates brake temperature exceeds safe limits.

Symptoms

  • Brake fade warning
  • Reduced braking performance
  • Brake smell
  • Brake warning light
  • ABS intervention increased

Common Causes

  • Aggressive driving downhill
  • Seized brake caliper
  • Dragging brake pad
  • Brake fluid boiling
  • Undersized brakes for vehicle load

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Check all four rotors for discoloration indicating overheating
  2. Inspect calipers for seized pistons or slides
  3. Check brake pad contact pattern
  4. Verify brake fluid boiling point with refractometer
  5. Check for dragging brakes by spinning wheels

Repair Notes

Identify and correct the cause of overheating. Replace fluid if boiling point is low. Service seized calipers.

Related Codes

C0085Brake Pressure Sensor CircuitC0130Brake Pad Wear Sensor Circuit Front

Other Chassis Codes

C0135 on Other Vehicles

Common Questions

What does code C0135 mean on a 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire?

C0135 stands for "Brake Rotor Temperature Excessive". The brake rotor temperature sensor or calculation indicates brake temperature exceeds safe limits.

What are the symptoms of C0135 on a Chrysler Crossfire?

Common symptoms of C0135 include: Brake fade warning, Reduced braking performance, Brake smell, Brake warning light, ABS intervention increased.

What causes C0135 on a 2004-2008 Chrysler Crossfire?

Common causes of C0135 include: Aggressive driving downhill, Seized brake caliper, Dragging brake pad, Brake fluid boiling, Undersized brakes for vehicle load.

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