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We have info for following modifications of 1991 Cadillac Seville

  • 1991 Cadillac Seville 4.9 V8 GAS, CID:300, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:300, Engine VIN:, Desg:B
  • 1991 Cadillac Seville STS 4.9 V8 GAS, CID:300, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:300, Engine VIN:, Desg:B

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Cadillac Seville cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> TOYOTA/GM SINGLE DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> ADJUSTMENTS -> Assembly -> Booster Pushrod -> Brake Pedal -> Brakes Drag -> Brakes Grab -> Disassembly -> Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient -> Low Or Spongy Brake Pedal -> OVERHAUL -> TROUBLESHOOTING
Vehicle: 1991 Cadillac Seville STS 4.9 V8 GAS

ADJUSTMENTS

Brake Pedal
  • With engine running and brake pedal in rest position, measure distance between face of pedal and floor mat.
  • If distance is not 5.79-6.18 inches, adjust pedal height as follows:
    • Remove left lower instrument panel trim section and air duct.
    • Loosen stop lamp switch sufficiently to gain clearance for pedal adjustment.
    • Loosen locknut and rotate pedal pushrod as needed to obtain specified pedal height, then tighten locknut.
    • Adjust position of brake light switch so that plunger lightly contacts pedal stopper and brake lamps are off when pedal is release...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Cadillac Seville cars and light trucks from 1990+.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> 1991 Caprice, Custom Cruiser, Eldorado, Reatta, Riviera, Roadmaster, Seville, Toronado & Trofeo (Bosch 2 U Type) -> DIAGNOSIS & TESTING -> Caprice, Custom Cruiser and Roadmaster -> CLEARING CODES -> DIAGNOSTIC LINE PROCEDURE -> Eldorado, Reatta, Riviera, SeVille, Toronado and Trofeo -> FLASH CODE DIAGNOSIS -> IGNITION CYCLE DEFAULT -> INTERMITTENTS -> MODE F0: Data List -> Mode F1: Code History -> Mode F2: Trouble Codes -> Mode F3: ABS Snapshot -> Mode F4: ABS Tests -> TECH 1 DIAGNOSTICS -> TECH 1 PROCEDURE -> TECH 1 TEST MODES
Vehicle: 1991 Cadillac Seville 4.9 V8 GAS

When a malfunction occurs in the ABS system, the EBCM will activate the amber Anti-Lock Warning Lamp. Before performing diagnosis on the ABS system when the warning lamp comes on, check that the EBCM connector and all other system electrical connectors are secure and that fuses are satisfactory. Refer to Figs. and for the ABS system functional check. Sometimes use of the compact spare will activate a wheel sensor fault code and deactivate the ABS system, if this occurs, recycle the ignition switch to reset the system.

There are either thirteen or fifteen trouble codes that ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Cadillac Seville cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM, GENERAL MOTORS -> MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
Vehicle: 1991 Cadillac Seville 4.9 V8 GAS

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

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Cadillac Seville cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> TESTING PROPORTIONING VALVE
Vehicle: 1991 Cadillac Seville STS 4.9 V8 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 1991 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Cadillac Seville cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM, GENERAL MOTORS -> COMPONENT DESCRIPTION -> BRAKE DISTRIBUTION VALVE & SWITCH -> BRAKE WARNING LAMP SWITCHES -> COMBINATION VALVE -> Failure Warning Switch -> Fluid Level Sensor -> Metering Valve -> Proportioning or Pressure Control Valve -> Testing Warning Lamp Operation
Vehicle: 1991 Cadillac Seville 4.9 V8 GAS

BRAKE WARNING LAMP SWITCHES

There are four basic types of brake warning lamp switches as shown,Figs. through . When a pressure differential occurs between the front and rear brake systems, the valves will shuttle toward the side with the low pressure.

In the switch shown inFig. , movement of the differential valve forces the switch plunger upward over the tapered shoulder of the valve to close the switch contacts and light the dual brake warning lamp, signaling a brake system failure.

InFig. , the valve assembly consists of two valves in a common bore that are spring loaded ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Cadillac Seville cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> GIRLOCK SINGLE DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> Assembly -> Brakes Grab -> Brakes Slow To Release Or Drag -> Brakes Slow To Respond -> DESCRIPTION -> Disassembly -> Excessive Pedal Effort -> OVERHAUL -> TROUBLESHOOTING
Vehicle: 1991 Cadillac Seville STS 4.9 V8 GAS

DESCRIPTION

This booster is a single diaphragm, vacuum suspended unit with a lightweight cast alloy housing,Fig. . Vacuum is applied to the front and rear housings. When the brake pedal is released, negative pressure is equalized on both sides of the diaphragm and power piston assembly. Spring tension holds the piston at the rest position. When the brakes are applied, the atmospheric port in the power piston is opened. Negative pressure in the front chamber pulls the diaphragm and vacuum piston assembly, reaction disc and output rod forward. Pressure on the master c...

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