1995 Cadillac Fleetwood Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

This single piston sliding caliper assembly, Fig. , incorporates a one piece housing with the inboard side of the housing bored for the piston. A seal within the housing bore provides a hydraulic seal between the piston and housing wall.

A spring steel scraper (wear sensor) is incorporated on each inboard shoe. When the shoe lining has worn to within .030 inch of the shoe, the sensor scrapes the rotor and emits an audible high fre...

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...

AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type

1994

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 dama...

Manual

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. Reconnect ...

ABS Service

Before performing any repairs on the ABS system, note the following precautions:

• If any welding work is to be done on the vehicle using and arc welder, the EBCM and hydraulic modulator connectors should be disconnected.
• Hydraulic modulator and EBCM connectors should never be disconnected when the ignition switch is on.
• Do not use a fast charger to charge battery when battery is connected. Always disconnect battery from system before using a f...

• Inspect components for damage and unusual wear. Replace as necessary.
• Inspect wheel cylinders. Boots which are torn, cut or heat damaged indicate need for wheel cylinder replacement.
• On type 1 brakes, remove wheel cylinder links. Fluid spill from boot center hole indicates cup leakage and need for wheel cylinder replacement.
• On type 2 brakes, use a small screwdriver to pry center hole of boot away from piston. If fluid spills from center hole, cup leakage is indicated and wheel cylinder should be replaced.
• On all types, light fluid coatings on piston within cylinder is considered normal.
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