1994 Pontiac Firefly Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1994 Pontiac Firefly AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1994 Pontiac Firefly cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> MASTER CYLINDER
Vehicle: 1994 Pontiac Firefly 1.0 L3 GAS

MASTER CYLINDER
  • Disconnect wire connector from brake warning pressure switch.
  • Disconnect brake line...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1994 Pontiac Firefly AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1994 Pontiac Firefly cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> FLUSHING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM -> MANUAL BLEEDING -> PRESSURE BLEEDING -> WHEEL BLEEDING SEQUENCE
Vehicle: 1994 Pontiac Firefly 1.0 L3 GAS

MANUAL BLEEDING

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic systems. However, if a pressure bleeder is unavailable, use the following procedure. Brake fluid damages painted surfaces. Immediately clean any spilled fluid.

  • Remove vacuum reserve by pumping brakes several times with engine off.
  • Fill master cylinder reservoir with clean brake fluid. Check fluid level often during bleeding procedure; do not let reservoir fall below half full.
  • If necessary, bleed master cylinder as follows:
    • Disconnect master cylinder forward brake line connection until fluid flows from reservoir. R...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1994 Pontiac Firefly AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1994 Pontiac Firefly cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Troubleshooting -> CHECKING FOR FLUID LEAKAGE -> ROAD TESTING
Vehicle: 1994 Pontiac Firefly 1.0 L3 GAS

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...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1994 Pontiac Firefly AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1994 Pontiac Firefly cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> General Service
Vehicle: 1994 Pontiac Firefly 1.0 L3 GAS

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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1994 Pontiac Firefly AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1994 Pontiac Firefly cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Specifications
Vehicle: 1994 Pontiac Firefly 1.0 L3 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1994 Pontiac Firefly AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1994 Pontiac Firefly cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> AC-Delco Type -> AIR METHOD -> BRAKE PEDAL -> GAUGE METHOD -> PUSHROD -> Single Diaphragm Type -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1994 Pontiac Firefly 1.0 L3 GAS

BRAKE PEDAL
Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
  • 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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