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We have info for following modifications of 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado

  • 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:231, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:231, Engine VIN:, Desg:C
  • 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:231, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:231, Engine VIN:, Desg:C

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado AUTOMOBILES

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

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM, GENERAL MOTORS -> TROUBLESHOOTING -> CHECKING FOR FLUID LEAKAGE -> ROAD TESTING
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado 3.8 V6 GAS

When troubleshooting the hydraulic brake system, perform the following checks and inspections as outlined below. If problem still exists within system, refer toFig. first, then toFig. as necessary.

ROAD TESTING

When testing brakes, ensure the road is level and dry. Test brakes at both light and heavy pedal pressure. Do not lock up brakes or slide tires during a brake test.

Check the tires on the vehicle before performing a brake test. Tires should be equally inflated, identical in size ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> BRAKE ROUGHNESS
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo 3.8 V6 GAS

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the disc. If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pulsation is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness variation. To check for this condition, measure the disc at 12 points with a micrometer at a radius approximately one inch from edge of disc. If thickness measurements vary by more than .0005 inch, the disc should be rep...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado AUTOMOBILES

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

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, GENERAL MOTORS -> COMPONENT DESCRIPTION -> HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVES -> MASTER CYLINDER
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado 3.8 V6 GAS

MASTER CYLINDER

Some vehicles use a conventional tandem master cylinder with two hydraulic pistons operating in line. The primary piston controls the front brake system and the secondary piston controls the rear brake system.

Other models use a master cylinder that operates the same as the conventional master cylinder, but also incorporates a quick take-up feature in the rear chamber to reduce excessive pedal travel which may result from increased fluid displacement required to move the low drag caliper piston out against the rotor.

The quick take-up uses a spring-loaded ball...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado AUTOMOBILES

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

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> 1990 Eldorado, Reatta, Riviera, Seville, Toronado & Trofeo (Teves Type) -> WARNING SYSTEM OPERATION -> ANTI-LOCK WARNING LAMP -> BRAKE WARNING LAMP -> DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) MESSAGES
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo 3.8 V6 GAS

The anti-lock brake system uses three methods of notifying the driver of a system malfunction. These include a red "BRAKE" warning lamp and an amber "ANTI-LOCK" warning lamp, both in the instrument panel cluster. Also included are three messages which may be displayed on the driver information center (DIC).

BRAKE WARNING LAMP

The brake warning lamp in the instrument panel cluster will illuminate to warn the driver of conditions in the brake system which may result in reduced braking ability as well as to notify the driver that the parking brake is applied or not completely re...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado AUTOMOBILES

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

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, GENERAL MOTORS -> WHEEL CYLINDER OVERHAUL
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel, drum and brake shoes.
  • Disconnect hydraulic line at wheel cylinder. Do not pull metal line away from cylinder, as this may kink or bend line. Line will separate from cylinder when cylinder is moved away from brake backing plate.
  • Remove wheel cylinder-to-brake plate attaching screws, then the wheel cylinder.
  • Remove boots, pistons, springs and cups from cylinder, Fig. .
  • Clean all parts with brake fluid.
  • Inspect cylinder bore. A scored bore may be honed as long as the diameter is not increased by ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> BLEEDING DISC BRAKES
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo 3.8 V6 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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