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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> Precautions -> General Service Precautions
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
General Service Precautions
Avoid contact with brake fluid when servicing the anti-lock brake syste...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> 1992-94 -> 1992-94 Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport -> 1993-96 Astro/Safari & 1995-96 S & T Series -> 1995-96 -> Automatic Apply Parking Brakes -> Bravada, 1992 Astro/Safari & 1992-94 S & T Series -> C & K Series -> Control Rod Adjustment -> Duo-Servo Brakes -> Except 1992-94 Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport -> G-Van & P Series -> Lever Type -> Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport -> Manual Parking Brake -> Non-Servo Brakes -> Optional Method -> Pedal Type -> Propeller Shaft Type -> Service Brake -> Standard Method -> Tracker
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
Service Brake
Except 1992-94 Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport
These brakes have self-adjusting shoe mechanisms that assure correct lining-to-drum clearances at all times. The automatic adjusters operate only when the brakes are applied as the vehicle is moving rearward or when the car comes to an uphill stop.
Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment is necessary after the brake shoes have been relined or replaced, or when the length of the adjusting screw has been changed during some other service operation.
Frequent usage of an automatic transmission forward ra...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Inspection
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
- Inspect components for damage or unusual wear. Replace as necessary.
- Inspect backing plate attaching bolts, and ensure they are tight.
- Inspect wheel cylinders. Excessive fluid indicates cup leakage and need for wheel cylinder replacement. A slight amount of fluid is always present and is considered normal, act...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Precautions
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
When working on or around brake assemblies, care must be taken to prevent breathing asbestos dust, as many manufacturers incorporate asbestos fibers in the production of brake linings. During routine service operations, the amount of asbestos dust from brake lining wear is at a low level due to a chemical breakdown during use, and a few precautions will minimize exposure. Do not sand or grind brake linings unless suitable local exhaust ventilation equipment is used to prevent exces...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Rotor Replacement -> 2WD Models -> 4WD Models
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
4WD Models
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel.
- Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
- On K1500 and K2500 models, remove rotor.
- On K3500 models proceed as follows:
- Remove hub retaining nut.
- Remove four hub/rotor retaining bolts on back side of spindle.
- Using suitable wheel puller, remove rotor assembly.
- On K1500 and K2500 models, reverse procedure to install, tightening all bolts to specifications. Install caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
- On K3500 models, reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque hub nut to 173 ft. lbs
- Torque hub and bear...
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