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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Buick Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Precautions
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Riviera 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 1998 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Buick Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Roughness
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 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 thickness measurements vary by more than .0005 inch,...
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Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Buick Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
- Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
- Remove brake pad...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Buick Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Description
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
The caliper assembly, Fig. , has a single bore and is mounted to the support bracket with two mounting bolt and sleeve assemblies. Hydraulic pressure created by applying the brake pedal, is converted by the caliper to a stopping force. This force acts equally against the piston and the bottom of the piston bore to move the piston outward and to slide the caliper inward resulting in a clamping action. This clamping action presses the linings against the rotor, creating friction to stop the vehicle.
When the parking brake is applied, the external caliper parking brake lever moves and r...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Buick Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
Refer to...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Buick Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Bleed Sequence -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Manual -> Pressure
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Riviera 3.8 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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