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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Roughness
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 V8 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 Aurora AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 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 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 V8 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> General Service
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 V8 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 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Aurora, Bonneville, Corvette, LeSabre, Park Avenue, Riviera, 88 & 98 -> Corvette -> Disassemble -> Except Aurora, Bonneville, Corvette, LeSabre, Park Avenue, Riviera, 88 & 98 -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Wheel Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 V8 GAS

Master Cylinder Overhaul
Except Aurora, Bonneville, Corvette, LeSabre, Park Avenue, Riviera, 88 & 98
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. ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 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 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 V8 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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