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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile 98 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Oldsmobile 98 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Roughness
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite 3.8 V6 GAS
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...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile 98 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Oldsmobile 98 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Type 6 -> Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite 3.8 V6 GAS
- If any parts are of doubtful strength or quality due to heat discoloration, or are worn, replace them.
- Inspect wheel cylinder dust boots for signs of excessive wear or damage. If any leakage is apparent replace wheel cylinder.
- Clean dirt and/or rust from brake drum, backing plate and all other components. Do not use compressed air or dry brush to clean brake parts. Many brake parts contain asbestos fibers which, if inhaled, can cause serious injury. Clean brake parts with a water soaked rag or a suitable vacuum cleaner to minimize airborne dust.
Brake Drums
Any time the brake drums are r...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile 98 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Oldsmobile 98 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 1994 -> 1995-96 -> AC-Delco Single Diaphragm Type -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Assemble -> BCIA Single Diaphragm Type -> BCIA Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Disassemble -> Overhaul -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite 3.8 V6 GAS
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...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile 98 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Oldsmobile 98 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Bonneville, Eighty Eight, LeSabre, LSS, Ninety Eight & Park Avenue -> System Service -> 1995 -> Bonneville, Eighty Eight & Ninety Eight -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM)/Electronic Brake & Traction Control Module (EBTCM) -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor -> LeSabre & Park Avenue -> Manual Bleed -> Pressure Bleed -> Pressure Modulator Valve (PMV) -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite 3.8 V6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Manual Bleed
- Deplete vacuum in brake vacuum booster by depressing brake pedal repeatedly with engine stopped, then ensure master cylinder reservoir is filled with clean DOT 3 brake fluid.
- Install master cylinder reservoir cap, then loosen forward brake pipe connection at master cylinder. Prevent brake fluid from coming in contact with painted surfaces.
- Allow brake fluid to flow from master cylinder brake pipe port. Keep reservoir full at all times.
- Tighten brake pipe fitting, then depress brake pedal slowly and hold down.
- With brake pedal depressed, loosen forward br...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile 98 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Oldsmobile 98 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 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite 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 Oldsmobile 98 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Oldsmobile 98 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Type 6 -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite 3.8 V6 GAS
This brake assembly is of an advanced design. It operates with fewer parts, but is equal to other drum brake systems in performance. In thi...
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