1997 Chevrolet Malibu Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

  • 1997 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 V6 GAS, CID:189, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:189, Engine VIN:, Desg:M
  • 1997 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 L4 GAS, CID:146, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:146, Engine VIN:, Desg:T
  • 1997 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1 V6 GAS, CID:189, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:189, Engine VIN:, Desg:M

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

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

Drum Brakes -> Type 5 -> Brake Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 L4 GAS

Removal
  • 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.
  • Remove actuator spring using brake tool J 38400, or equivalent to pry loop end of spring from adjuster actuator, Fig. . ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Caliper Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> AC-Delco Single Diaphragm Type -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Overhaul -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 V6 GAS

AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type

This brake booster is not serviceable and should be replaced as an assembly.

AC-Delco Single Diaphragm Type

This brake booster is not serviceable and should be replaced as an assembly.

Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Overhaul
Disassemble
  • Attach holding fixture tool No. J-22805-01, or equivalent, to front of booster, then mount fixture in vise. Mounting holes of holding fixture may have to be elongated toward inside in order to accommodate booster master cylinder studs.
  • Scribe matching marks between front and rear booster shells to aid assembling.
  • R...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

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

Drum Brakes -> Type 5 -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake Adjustment -> Service Brake Adjustment
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 L4 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 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> AC-Delco Single Diaphragm Type -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Overhaul -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1 V6 GAS

AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type

This brake booster is not serviceable and should be replaced as an assembly.

AC-Delco Single Diaphragm Type

This brake booster is not serviceable and should be replaced as an assembly.

Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Overhaul
Disassemble
  • Attach holding fixture tool No. J-22805-01, or equivalent, to front of booster, then mount fixture in vise. Mounting holes of holding fixture may have to be elongated toward inside in order to accommodate booster master cylinder studs.
  • Scribe matching marks between front and rear booster shells to aid assembling.
  • R...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 L4 GAS

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