Brake system of the car Chevrolet Lumina 1

Technical data of the brake system
General characteristics Brake fluid type - See Chapter 1 Disc brakes Brake disc thickness: Standard - 1.043 inches Minimum after regrinding - 0.972 inches...

General information about the brake system
Conventional type braking system The vehicles described in this manual are equipped with hydraulic front and rear brake systems. The front brakes are disc...

Replacing disc brake pads
Caution: Disc brake pads should be replaced on both front wheels at the same time - never replace them on just one wheel. Also, remember that dust generated by...

Removal, repair and installation of disc brake caliper
Caution: This procedure should not be performed on vehicles equipped with ABS, as special tools are required to properly bleed the brakes. Take the vehicle to...

Checking, removing and installing the brake disc
Examination 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, raise the vehicle and securely support it on struts. Remove the wheel and tighten the three wheel nuts (flat side to the...

Checking and replacing rear brake pads
Caution! Brake pads should be replaced on both rear wheels at the same time - never replace the pads on just one wheel! Also, remember that dust generated in...

Removal, repair and installation of the rear wheel brake cylinder
Caution! This operation should not be performed on vehicles equipped with ABS, as special equipment is required to properly bleed such brakes. Take the vehicle...

Removal, overhaul and installation of the master brake cylinder
Caution! This operation should not be performed on vehicles equipped with ABS, as special equipment is required to properly bleed such brakes. Take the vehicle...

Checking and replacing brake hoses and brake lines
Examination 1. Approximately every 6 months, the vehicle should be raised, securely supported on stands, and the brake hoses connected to the steel brake pipes...

Bleeding the brake system
Warning 1: This procedure should not be performed on vehicles equipped with ABS as special tools are required to properly bleed the brakes. Take the vehicle to...

Adjusting the parking brake
1. Tighten the parking brake lever exactly three clicks. 2. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on stands. 3. Before making adjustments, be sure to...

Removal and installation parking brake cables
Front cable 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on stands. 2. Loosen the equalizer nut (adjusting nut) and separate the front cable from...

Checking, removing and installing the brake booster
Note: This procedure only applies to vehicles not equipped with ABS. 1. The brake booster does not require maintenance, except for periodic inspection of the...

Removal, installation and adjusting the brake light switch
Removal 1. The brake light switch is located on the bracket on top of the brake pedal. The switch turns on the brake lights at the rear of the vehicle when the...

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