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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 International 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+.

DRUM BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Type 4 -> INSTALLATION
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais International 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Install parking brake lever, pin and retaining ring onto secondary shoe.
  • Apply silicone brake lubricant onto adjuster screw threads, inside diameter of socket and socket face. Adequate lubrication is achieved when a continuous bead of lubricant is at open end of pivot nut and socket when adjuster threads are completely engaged.
  • Install adjusting screw assembly and spring.Spring coils must not overlap star wheel. Do not interchange right and lefthand springs.
  • Connect parking brake cable, then install shoe and lining assembly.
  • Using a suitable tool, spread brake shoes apart, then insta...

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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 International 2.3 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 -> SYSTEM OPERATION -> Diagonally Split System -> DUAL MASTER CYLINDER -> Front & Rear Split System
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais SL 3.3 V6 GAS

DUAL MASTER CYLINDER

Front & Rear Split System

When the brake pedal is depressed, both the primary (front brake) and the secondary (rear brake) master cylinder pistons are moved simultaneously to exert hydraulic fluid pressure on their respective systems,Figs. and .

If the rear (secondary) brake system fails, initial brake pedal movement will cause the unrestricted secondary piston to bottom in the master cylinder bore. Primary piston movement will displace hydraulic fluid in the primary section of the master cylinder to actuate the front brake system.

If the front (primary) brak...

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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 -> PROPORTIONING VALVE
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais S 2.3 L4 GAS

The proportioning valve (when used), Fig. , provides balanced braking action between front and rear brakes under a wide range of braking conditions. The valve regulates the hyd...

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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 -> SYSTEM SERVICE -> BLEEDING BRAKES -> Flushing Hydraulic System -> Manual Bleeding -> Pressure Bleeding -> Wheel Bleeding Sequence
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais S 2.5 L4 GAS

BLEEDING BRAKES

Manual Bleeding

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic systems. However, if a pressure bleeder is unavailable, use the following procedure.Brake fluid damages painted surfaces. Immediately clean any spilled fluid.

  • Remove vacuum reserve by pumping brakes several times with engine off.
  • Fill master cylinder reservoir with clean brake fluid. Check fluid level often during bleeding procedure; do not let reservoir fall below half full.
  • If necessary, bleed master cylinder as follows:
    • Disconnect master cylinder forward brake line connection until fluid flows from re...

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