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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Pontiac Firebird
- 1997 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:231, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:231, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
- 1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
- 1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> PBR Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Precautions
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 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 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 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 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Rotor, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Aurora, Bonneville, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, LSS, Park Avenue, Regency & Riviera -> Corvette -> Disassemble -> Except Aurora, Bonneville, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, LSS, Park Avenue, Regency & Riviera -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Wheel Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS
Master Cylinder Overhaul
Except Aurora, Bonneville, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, LSS, Park Avenue, Regency & Riviera
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.
- Remove fluid level switch, if equipped.
- On models with compact master cylinder, remove proportioner valve assembly, Fig. .
- On all models, depress pri...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> PBR Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Brake Pad Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS
Removal
- Remove 2/3 of total brake fluid capacity from master cylinder reservoir.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Install two wheel retaining nuts to retain rotor in position.
- Position one end of a suitable C-clamp against inlet fitting bolt and other end against outboard shoe and lining.
- Tighten clamp, Fig. , until piston fully bottoms in caliper bore.
- Remove upper guide pin bolt and discard.
- Loosen lower guide pin bolt, then pivot caliper downward on lower guide pin bolt to expose shoe and lining assemblies.
- Remove shoes and linings from mounting brack...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> PBR Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Camaro & Firebird -> Corvette -> Disassemble -> Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS
Replace
Camaro & Firebird
- Raise and support vehicle, then disconnect park brake cable at equalizer.
- Remove tire and wheel assemblies, then install two wheel nuts to retain rotor.
- If caliper is to be overhauled, remove brake hose fitting bolt/screw, brake hose and brake hose gasket.
- If return spring coils are open, remove park brake lever return spring.
- Disconnect park brake cable from park brake actuator lever and park brake cable bracket.
- If necessary, remove vibration dampener nut and vibration dampener from park brake cable bracket.
- Remove brake caliper guide pin bolt and discard, th...
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