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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Buick Riviera
- 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:231, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:231, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
- 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:231, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:231, Engine VIN:, Desg:1
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Buick Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
- Remove 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark relationship of wheel to axle flange, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove bolt and washer attaching cable support bracket to caliper body, Fig. .
- Remove sleeve bolt and pivot caliper assembly up, Fig. . Do not completely remove caliper assembly body.
- Remove outboard and inboard shoe and linings and two pad clips from caliper support.
- Using a suitable spanner type tool in piston slots to turn piston assembly and thread it into caliper body assembly.
- After bottoming piston, lift inner edge...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Buick Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Precautions
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
- After disassembling a power brake unit, soak all metal parts in solvent.
- Use only alcohol on parts containing rubber. After the parts have been thoroughly cleaned and rinsed in solvent, they should be rewashed in clean alcohol before assembling.
- Use compressed air...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Buick Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Precautions
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
- After disassembling a power brake unit, soak all metal parts in solvent.
- Use only alcohol on parts containing rubber. After the parts have been thoroughly cleaned and rinsed in solvent, they should be rewashed in clean alcohol before assembling.
- Use compressed air...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Buick Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> AC-Delco Single Diaphragm Type -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Air Method -> Brake Pedal -> Gauge Method -> Pushrod -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Buick Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Caliper Service -> Caliper Assemble -> Caliper Disassemble -> Caliper Installation -> Caliper Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
Caliper Removal
- Remove approximately 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder.
- Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Position suitable pliers over inboard pad and housing as shown in Fig. , and squeeze pliers to compress caliper piston.
- If caliper assembly is being removed for service, remove inlet fitting attaching bolt, copper washer, and inlet fitting from caliper housing. Plug opening in inlet fitting to prevent fluid loss and contamination. Do not crimp brake hose, as this may damage internal structure of hose. If only shoe and lining assemblie...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Buick Riviera 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: 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8 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 c...
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