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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Cadillac Eldorado AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Cadillac Eldorado cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Delco-Moraine Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts (Type 4) -> FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY -> BRAKE SHOE & LINING INSTALLATION -> BRAKE SHOE & LINING REMOVAL -> Bushing & Boot Replacement -> CALIPER ASSEMBLY -> CALIPER DISASSEMBLY -> CALIPER INSTALLATION -> CALIPER REMOVAL -> Installation -> MOUNTING BRACKET SERVICE -> Removal
Vehicle: 1990 Cadillac Eldorado 4.5 V8 GAS

CALIPER REMOVAL

  • Drain approximately2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder assembly.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then mark position of wheel and remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • If caliper is to be serviced or replaced, remove bolt securing inlet fitting, then disconnect brake hose, and plug end to prevent loss of fluid and contamination. Do not crimp brake hose, as this may damage internal structure of hose. If only shoe and lining assemblies are being replaced, do not disconnect brake hose from caliper.
  • Remove caliper to support mounting bolts, then lift caliper off support. If...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Cadillac Eldorado AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Cadillac Eldorado cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> DELCO-MORAINE SINGLE DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> Brakes Grab -> DESCRIPTION -> Hard Pedal -> OVERHAUL -> Slow Or No Release -> TROUBLESHOOTING
Vehicle: 1990 Cadillac Eldorado 4.5 V8 GAS

DESCRIPTION

This power brake unit is a suspended type vacuum brake booster which utilizes engine intake manifold vacuum and atmospheric pressure to assist in braking,Fig. .

The unit consists of a vacuum power section and a hydraulic master cylinder section. The vacuum power section contains a power piston with rolling diaphragm mechanism and power piston return spring.

The control valve consists of an air valve and floating vacuum control valve assembly. The reaction mechanism consists of a hydraulic piston, reaction plate and a series of levers. The valve opera...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Cadillac Eldorado AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Cadillac Eldorado cars and light trucks from 1990+.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> 1990 Eldorado, Reatta, Riviera, Seville, Toronado & Trofeo (Teves Type) -> REQUIRED TEST EQUIPMENT -> PINOUT BOX J-35592 -> PRESSURE GAUGE J-35604
Vehicle: 1990 Cadillac Eldorado 4.5 V8 GAS

PINOUT BOX J-35592

In order to prevent damage to the 35 pin EBCM connector, pinout box tool J-35592 or equivalent should be installed on the EBCM connector prior to probing any circuit with the digital multimeter. Do not probe the 35 pin EBCM connector without installing J-35592 pinout box. Damage to connector terminals may occur if the pinout box is not installed, resulting in incorrect system operation. Proceed as follows to install the J-35592 pinout box:

  • The ignition switch must be in the off position when installing or removing the 35 pin EBCM connector.
  • Open trunk and...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Cadillac Eldorado AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Cadillac Eldorado cars and light trucks from 1990+.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> 1990 Eldorado, Reatta, Riviera, Seville, Toronado & Trofeo (Teves Type) -> SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1990 Cadillac Eldorado 4.5 V8 GAS

The purpose of this Teves anti-lock brake system, is to prevent wheel lockup under heavy brake application.

The anti-lock function is desirable because a vehicle which is stopped without locking the wheels will normally stop in a shorter distance than a vehicle with locked wheels, while retaining directional stability and some steering capability. Th...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Cadillac Eldorado AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Cadillac Eldorado cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Vehicle: 1990 Cadillac Eldorado 4.5 V8 GAS

  • Grease or any other foreign material must be kept off the brake linings, caliper, surfaces of the disc and external surfaces of the hub, during service procedures. Handling the brake disc and caliper should be done in a way to avoid deformation of the disc and nicking or scratching brake linings.
  • If inspection reveals rubber piston seals are worn or damaged, they should be replaced immediately.
  • During removal and installation of a wheel assembly, exercise care so as not to interfer...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Cadillac Eldorado AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Cadillac Eldorado cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Delco-Moraine Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts (Type 4) -> REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY -> BRAKE SHOE & LINING INSTALLATION -> BRAKE SHOE & LINING REMOVAL -> Bushing & Boot Replacement -> CALIPER ASSEMBLY -> CALIPER DISASSEMBLY -> CALIPER INSTALLATION -> CALIPER REMOVAL -> Installation -> MOUNTING BRACKET SERVICE -> Removal
Vehicle: 1990 Cadillac Eldorado 4.5 V8 GAS

CALIPER REMOVAL

  • Drain approximately2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder assembly.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Loosen tension on parking brake cable at equalizer.
  • Remove retaining clip from parking brake lever, if equipped, disconnect cable, then remove spring and damper, Fig. .
  • Hold parking brake lever, remove locknut.
  • Remove lever, lever seal, and anti-friction washer.
  • Bottom piston into caliper bore to provide clearance between linings and rotor.
  • Reinstall anti-friction washer, lever seal (sealing bead against housing), lever, and locknut.
  • If ...

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