Standard Brakes; Service Operations; Brake Pedal; Pontiac Manual Brake System - Pontiac Grand Prix Service Manual

STANDARD BRAKES
CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION
SUBJECT PAGE SUBJECT PAGE
Service Operations
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5- 1
Brake Pedal.
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5-1
Pedal Height.
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5-2
Brake Warning Light Checking Procedure
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5-2
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Stop Light Switch 5-3
Brake Assembly Mechanism and Drums
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5-3
Adjustment.
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5-3
Disassembly.
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5- 5
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Inspection &d Cleaning. 5-5
Assembly.
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5-8
SERVICE OPERATIONS
Each time the car is serviced for any reason there is an
opportunity and obligation to check the operation of
the brake system. If the brake pedal has excessive
travel when brakes are applied, or if pulls, grabs, or
other irregularities are noted, a need for brake service
exists. No car should leave the Service Department
with brakes that are not safe. Corrections should be
made as outlined in this section.
The braking system should be visually checked
periodically; for example, each time the car is
Hydraulic System
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5-10
Master Cylinder
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5- 10
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Wheel Cylinder 5-13
Bleeding Brakes
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5- 13
Flushing Hydraulic System.
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5-14
Parking Brake.
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5-14
Pontiac Specifications
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5-16
Tempest, Firebird and Grand Prix
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Specifications
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5- 17
Special Tools
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5-17
lubricated. When the car is raised on a lift, for
inspection, brake lines, hoses, and cables should be
inspected for signs of chafing, deterioration, or other
damage. A careful check for leaks should also be
made. Repairs as necessary should be performed as
outlined in this section.
BRAKE PEDAL
REMOVE
NOTE: Refer to Section
ZA
for removal of air
conditioning components
if
necessary.
UNTIL THEY .STOP AGAINST
BRACKET OR ARM. PULL PEDAL
REARWARD
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IS TO
20 LBS. FORCE TO PROPERLY
ADJUST SWITCHES.
Fig. 5-1 Pontiac Manual Brake System