1991 Chevrolet Lumina Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1991 Chevrolet Lumina

  • 1991 Chevrolet Lumina 2.5 L4 GAS, CC:2474, CID:151, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:151, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
  • 1991 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1 V6 GAS, CID:189, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:189, Engine VIN:, Desg:T
  • 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Euro 3.1 V6 GAS, CID:189, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:189, Engine VIN:, Desg:T
  • 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Z34 3.4 V6 GAS, CID:207, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:207, Engine VIN:, Desg:X

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Chevrolet Lumina AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> BRAKE DISC SERVICE
Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Euro 3.1 V6 GAS

Servicing of disc brakes is extremely critical due to the close tolerances required in machining the brake disc to insure proper brake operation.

The maintenance of these close controls of the shape of the rubbing surfaces is necessary to prevent brake roughness. In addition, the surface finish must be non-directional and maintained at a micro inch finish. This close control of the rubbing surface finish is necessary to avoid pulls and erratic performance, and to promote long lining life and equal lining wear of both left and right brakes.

In light of the foregoing remarks, ref...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Chevrolet Lumina AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> BLEEDING DISC BRAKES
Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Z34 3.4 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Chevrolet Lumina AUTOMOBILES

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

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM, GENERAL MOTORS -> SYSTEM OPERATION -> Diagonally Split System -> DUAL MASTER CYLINDER -> Front & Rear Split System
Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet Lumina 2.5 L4 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 1991 Chevrolet Lumina AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> INSPECTION OF CALIPER
Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1 V6 GAS

Should it become necessary to remove the caliper for installation of new parts, clean all parts in alcohol, wipe dry using lint free cloths, using an air hose to blow out drilled passages and bores. Check dust boots for punctures or tears. If punctures or tears are evident, new boots should be installed upon reassembly.

Inspect piston bores for scoring or pitting. Bores that show light scratches or corrosion can usually be cleaned with crocus cloth. However, bores that have deep scratches or scoring may be honed, provided the diameter of the...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Chevrolet Lumina AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Delco-Moraine Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts (Type 5) -> SERVICE -> BRAKE SHOE & LINING INSTALLATION -> BRAKE SHOE & LINING REMOVAL -> CALIPER ASSEMBLY -> CALIPER DISASSEMBLY -> CALIPER INSTALLATION -> CALIPER REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet Lumina 2.5 L4 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, then disconnect cable and remove return spring from parking brake lever, Fig. .
  • Hold parking brake lever in position, loosen retaining nut, then remove nut, lever and seal.
  • Position two adjustable pliers over inboard shoe tabs and flanges on caliper housing as shown, Fig. , then bottom piston in caliper bore.
  • Reinstall lever seal, lever and retaining nut.
  • If caliper assembly is to be serviced, re...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Chevrolet Lumina AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Chevrolet Lumina 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 Chevrolet Lumina Z34 3.4 V6 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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