1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais

  • 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 2.5 L4 GAS, CC:2474, CID:151, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:151, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais International 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:138, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:138, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
  • 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais International 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais SL 3.3 V6 GAS, CID:204, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:204, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
  • 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais SL 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:138, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:138, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
  • 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais S 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:138, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:138, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
  • 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais S 2.5 L4 GAS, CC:2474, CID:151, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:151, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais S 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:A

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> TESTING PROPORTIONING VALVE
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais S 2.3 L4 GAS

When a premature rear wheel slide is obtained on a brake application, it usually is an indication that the fluid pressure to the rear wheels is above the 50% reduction ratio for the rear line pressure and that malfunction has occurred within the proportioning valve.

To test the valve, install gauge set shown in Fig. in brake line between master cylinder and proportioning valve, and at outpu...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> BLEEDING DISC BRAKES
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 2.5 L4 GAS

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic disc brake systems.

The disc brake hydraulic system can be bled manually or with pressure bleeding equipment. On vehicles with disc brakes the brake pedal will require more pumping and frequent checking of fluid level in master cylinder during bleeding ope...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais AUTOMOBILES

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

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM, GENERAL MOTORS -> MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais S 2.5 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect wire connector from brake warning pressure switch.
  • Disconnect brake lines fro...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais S 2.3 L4 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Delco-Moraine Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts (Type 2) -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais S 2.3 L4 GAS

The caliper has a single piston and is mounted to the support bracket by two mounting bolts, Figs. through . The caliper assembly slides on the two mounting bolts. Upon brake application, fluid pressure against the piston forces the inboard s...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais AUTOMOBILES

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

DRUM BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Type 4 -> BRAKE ADJUSTMENTS -> PARKING BRAKE, ADJUSTMENT -> SERVICE BRAKE, ADJUSTMENT
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 2.5 L4 GAS

The rear drum brakes have self-adjusting shoe mechanisms that assure correct lining-to-drum clearances at all times. The automatic adjusters operate only when the service brakes are applied.

Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment is necessary after the brake shoes have been replaced, or when the length of the star wheel adjuster has been changed during some other service operation.

SERVICE BRAKE, ADJUSTMENT

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels and brake drums.
  • Check to make sure parking brake cable linkage and levers on secondary brake shoe are...

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