1997 Buick Century Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Buick Century

  • 1997 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS, CID:189, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:189, Engine VIN:, Desg:M
  • 1997 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS, CID:189, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:189, Engine VIN:, Desg:M

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Buick Century cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Buick Century cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Precautions
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

  • Grease or any other foreign material must be kept off brake linings, caliper, surfaces of disc and external surfaces of hub during service procedures.
  • Handling brake disc and caliper should be done in a way to avoid deformation of disc and nicking or scratching brake linings.
  • If inspection reveals rubber piston seals are worn or damaged, they should be replaced.
  • During removal and installation of a wheel assembly, ensure not to interfere with or dam...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Buick Century cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Bleed Sequence -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Manual -> Pressure
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

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. Do not let reservoir fall below half full during bleeding procedure.
  • If necessary, bleed master cylinder as follows:
    • Loosen master cylinder forward brake line connection until fluid flows from reservoir, then tighten brake line.
    • Instruct an ass...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Buick Century cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake (Type 1) -> Caliper Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Buick Century cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Type 5 -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake Adjustment -> Service Brake Adjustment
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

Service Brake Adjustment
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark relationship of wheel to axle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove brake drum. If drum is difficult to remove, proceed as follows:
    • Ensure parking brake is released.
    • Back off parking brake cable adjustment.
    • Remove access hole plug from backing plate, insert screwdriver through hole and push parking brake lever off its stop.
    • Insert punch through hole in splash shield Fig. , tap on punch to loosen drum. Then remove drum.
  • Measure inside diameter of drum using tool J 21177-A or J22364-01, or equivalent.
  • Adjust by turning star wheel ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Buick Century cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Rotor, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove caliper assembly from rotor as described in "Caliper Service."
  • Remove...

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