1992 Oldsmobile Achieva Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva

  • 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva S 3.3 V6 GAS, CID:204, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:204, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
  • 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:138, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:138, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
  • 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:138, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:138, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
  • 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 3.3 V6 GAS, CID:204, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:204, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
  • 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:138, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:138, Engine VIN:, Desg:D

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> AC-DELCO TANDEM DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> Assemble -> Assembly -> BCIA SINGLE DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> BCIA TANDEM DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> Disassemble -> Disassembly -> GEO METRO SINGLE DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> OVERHAUL -> TOYOTA/GM SINGLE DIAPHRAGM TYPE
Vehicle: 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2.3 L4 GAS

AC-DELCO TANDEM DIAPHRAGM TYPE
OVERHAUL
Disassemble
  • Remove pedal pushrod boot, silencer, check valve, vacuum switch and grommets, as equipped, then the front housing seal.
  • Scribe matching marks between front and rear housing sections, then mount booster assembly in suitable holding fixture with rear housing facing up.
  • Apply pressure to housing with holding fixture forcing screw and rotate rear housing counterclockwise to unlock housing halves.
  • Slowly release spring tension, then remove booster assembly from holding fixture. Do not allow spring tension to release suddenly, as ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> BRAKE DISTRIBUTION VALVE & SWITCH -> BRAKE WARNING LAMP SWITCHES -> COMBINATION VALVE -> COMPONENT DESCRIPTION -> Diagonally Split System -> Failure Warning Switch -> Fluid Level Sensor -> Front & Rear Split System -> Metering Valve -> Proportioning Or Pressure Control Valve -> SYSTEM OPERATION -> Testing Warning Lamp Operation
Vehicle: 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2.3 L4 GAS

SYSTEM OPERATION
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, Fig. .

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) brake system fails,...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Description -> AC-DELCO SINGLE DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> AC-DELCO TANDEM DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> BCIA SINGLE & TANDEM DIAPHRAGM TYPE
Vehicle: 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2.3 L4 GAS

AC-DELCO TANDEM DIAPHRAGM TYPE

This unit utilizes a vacuum power chamber, consisting of a front and rear shell, housing divider, front and rear diaphragm, plate assemblies, hydraulic pushrod and a diaphragm return spring, Figs. and .

The unit operates in much the same manner as the single diaphragm unit described previously. The diaphragm and plate assemblies utilize the pressure differential between the engine intake manifold vacuum and atmospheric pressure to assist in braking.

AC-DELCO SINGLE DIAPHRAGM TYPE

The AC-Delco power booster assembly, Fig. is located along the bulkhead in ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> AC-DELCO TANDEM DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> BCIA SINGLE & TANDEM DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> Brakes Drag -> Brakes Grab -> Brakes Slow To Release Or Drag -> Brakes Slow To Respond -> Excessive Pedal Effort -> Hard Pedal -> Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient -> Low Or Spongy Brake Pedal -> Slow Or No Release -> TOYOTA/GM SINGLE DIAPHRAGM TYPE
Vehicle: 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 2.3 L4 GAS

AC-DELCO TANDEM DIAPHRAGM TYPE
Hard Pedal
  • Internal vacuum leak.
  • Faulty control valve.
Brakes Grab
  • Faulty control valve.
Slow Or No Release
  • Faulty pushrod adjustment.
  • Bind in linkage.
BCIA SINGLE & TANDEM DIAPHRAGM TYPE
Brakes Grab
  • Internal vacuum leak.
  • Faulty control valve
Excessive Pedal Effort
  • Leak in booster vacuum supply.
  • Glazed linings.
  • Contaminated brake fluid.
  • Restricted filter or booster valve air passage.
  • Leak in booster vacuum supply.
  • Damaged booster or improperly assembled booster valve.
Brakes Slow To Respond
  • Restricted filter or booster valve air passage.
  • Contaminated brake fluid.
  • Leak in...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Rotor, Replace -> CAMARO & FIREBIRD -> EXCEPT CAMARO & FIREBIRD
Vehicle: 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva S 3.3 V6 GAS

EXCEPT CAMARO & FIREBIRD
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove caliper assembly from rotor as described in "Caliper Service."
  • Remove caliper assembly mounting bracket attaching bolts, then the mounting bracket.
  • Remove rotor from hub and bearing assembly.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
CAMARO & FIREBIRD
  • Remove caliper as described in "Caliper Removal" under "Caliper Service."
  • Remove caliper mounting bracket attaching bolts, then the caliper mounting bracket.
  • Remove wheel bearing lubricant cap...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Achieva, Beretta, Cavalier, Century, Corsica, Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Cruiser, Cutlass Supreme, Grand Am, Grand Prix, Lumina, Regal, Skylark, Sunbird & 1993-94 Camaro, Firebird & Prizm (Delco-Moraine VI Type) -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1992 -> 1993 GRAND PRIX, 1993-94 ACHIEVA, BERETTA, CAVALIER, CORSICA, CUTLASS SUPREME, GRAND AM, LUMINA, REGAL, SKYLARK & SUNBIRD -> 1993-94 CAMARO & FIREBIRD, 1994 GRAND PRIX, CENTURY & CUTLASS CIERA & CRUISER -> 1993-94 PRIZM -> ABS & RED BRAKE WARNING LAMP CONTROL -> ABS AUTOMATED MOTOR PACK -> ABS VERSION -> ABS Warning Lamp Diagnosis -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> AUTOMATED SELF-DIAGNOSING MODULATOR -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Component Testing -> Diagnostic Circuit Check -> Diagnostic Tests -> ECU 24-Pin Connector Identification -> ENABLE RELAY -> GEAR TENSION RELIEF SEQUENCE -> HYDRAULIC FUNCTIONAL CONTROL -> MOTOR -> MOTOR PACK FUNCTIONAL -> NO GEAR MOVEMENT -> SOLENOIDS -> System Testing -> VOLTAGE (BATTERY) LOAD -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva S 3.3 V6 GAS

System Testing

This system contains a sophisticated onboard diagnostics that can by accessed with a bidirectional "SCAN" tool. To properly diagnose the ABS system a GM TECH 1 bidirectional scan tool or suitable equivalent is necessary. The scan tool can be used to identify system faults as specifically as possible including whether or not the fault is intermittent. The scan tool can also be used to monitor the input and output signals of the ABS Module, manually control system components and perform automated functional tests. Using the scan tool, allows for accurate fault conf...

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