Bendix Power Brake - Pontiac Grand Prix Service Manual

BENDIX POWER BRAKE
CONTENTS O F THIS SECTION
SUBJECT PAGE
Checks and Adjustments on C a r .
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5B-1
Minor Repairs
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5B- 1
Bleeding Brakes
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5B-1
Stop Lamp Switch.
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5B-2
Overhaul Bendix Power Brake.
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5B-2
Master Cylinder Only
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Remove.
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5B-2
Power Brake Vacuum Cylinder
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Remove
.
5B-2
Power Unit
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Disassemble.
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5B-2
Power Piston
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Disassemble.
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5B-3
Master Cylinder
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Disassemble
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5B-3
Inspection
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Cleaning
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5B-3
Inspect Power Brake Assembly
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5B-4
SUBJECT PAGE
Inspect Hydraulic Master Cylinder
Assembly
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5B-4
Inspect Air Filters
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5B-4
Power Unit and Master Cylinder
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Assemble
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5B-4
Master Cylinder
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Assemble.
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5B-4
Power Piston
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Assemble
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5B-5
Power Unit
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Assemble
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5B-5
Push Rod Adjustment.
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5B-6
Power Brake Assembly
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Install
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5B-6
Torque Specifications
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5B-6
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Special Tools 5B-7
CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS ON CAR
1. Check for free operation of brake pedal. If binding
exists, check all pivot points for binding and lubricate
as required.
2. Check stop light switch for proper setting and
operation.
3. Check fluid level in hydraulic cylinder reservoirs.
Fluid level should be as shown
in
Fig. 5-4.
4. Check vacuum hose, check valve grommet 'and
carburetor vacuum fitting for possible air leaks.
5. Check engine for good stall-free idle, and correct as
required.
MINOR REPAIRS
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BLEEDING BRAKES
Brakes should be bled in the same manner as standard
brakes.
OR ARM
.
PULL PEDAL REARWARD
WITH 15 TO 20 LBS. FORCE TO
PROPERLY ADJUST SWITCHES.
BRAKE PEDAL
Fig. 58-1 Power Brake System