1994 Chevrolet Camaro Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

REMOVAL

• Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
• Remove brake drum. If brake lining is dragging on brake drum, back off brake adjustment by rotating adjustment screw. If brake drum is rusted or corroded to axle flange and cannot be removed, lightly tap axle flange to drum mounting surface with a suitable hammer.
• Using brake spring pliers or equivalent, unhook primary and secondary return springs, Fig. and . Observe location of brake parts being removed to aid during installation.
• Remove brake hold-down springs with suitable tool.
• Lift actuating lever, th...

BRAKE ROUGHNESS

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 thic...

MASTER CYLINDER OVERHAUL

EXCEPT CORVETTE

Disassemble

Refer to Figs. and when performing the following procedures.

• Remove master cylinder from vehicle as follows:
• Disconnect and plug hydraulic lines.
• Remove two master cylinder attaching nuts, then the master cylinder.
• Remove reservoir cover and diaphragm. Discard old brake fluid in reservoir.
• Inspect cover and diaphragm. Replace if cut, cracked or deformed.
• Remove fluid level switch, if equipped.
• On models with compact master cylinder, remove proportioner valve assembly, Fig. .
• Depress primary piston and remove lock ring.
• Plug primary fl...

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

CHECKING FOR FLUID LEAKAGE

Start engine and depress the brake pedal. If the pedal gradually falls under constant pressure, the hydraulic system may be leaking. Raise the vehicle on a lift and check all tubing lines and backing plates for signs of leakage. It may be necessary to lift or re...

Two basic types of power assist mechanisms are used: vacuum assist diaphragm assemblies, which use engine vacuum or, in some cases vacuum pressure developed by an external vacuum pump. The second type is a hydraulic pressure assist mechanism, which use pressure developed by an external pump (usually the power steering pump). Both systems act to increase the force exerted on the master cylinder piston by the operator. This in turn increases the hydraulic pressure delivered to the wheel cylinders, while decreasing driver effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance.

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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 ...