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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Description -> Operation -> Single Diaphragm Type -> Tandem (Dual) Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
In order to properly service power brake systems, a thorough understanding of the various power assist systems is necessary. These systems provide a mechanical assist, acting to increase the force applied to the master cylinder piston by the driver while decreasing the effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance. Two basic types of power assist mechanisms are used: vacuum assist diaphragm assemblies which use engine vacuum and in some cases vacuum from an external vacuum pump, and hydraulic assist assemblies which use hydraulic pressure developed by an external pump (...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Troubleshooting -> Brakes Grab -> Hard Pedal -> Slow Or No Release
Vehicle: 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
Hard Pedal
- Internal vacuum leak.
- Faulty control valve.
- Broken or damaged hydraulic brake lines.
- Collapsed or damaged vacuum hose.
- Plugged or loose vacuum fitting.
- Bad stud welds on front or rear housing on power head.
- Faulty booster diaphragm.
- Restricted air filter element.
- Worn or distorted reaction plate or levers.
- Cracked or broken pow...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Delphi Type VI -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Delco LOC II -> General Service Precautions -> Radio Security System -> Theftlock
Vehicle: 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Radio Security System
Theftlock
If the Theftlock system is active when battery power is interrupted, the customers security code must be entered to restore proper function of the radio. To unlock a secured radio after power loss, proceed as follows:
- "LOC" appears with ignition in On position.
- Press "NM" and "000" will appear on display.
- Press "NM" again to make last two digits agree with security code.
- Press "HR" to make first 1 or 2 digits agree with security code.
- Press "AM-FM" to select code entered. "SEC" wi...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
- On models equipped with manual brake system, disconnect master cylinder pushrod from brake pedal.
- On all models, disconnect all wire conne...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Astro, Bravada, S & T Series & Safari -> Automatic Apply Parking Brakes -> Aztek, Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture -> C & K Series -> Control Rod -> G & P Series -> Lever Type -> Manual Parking Brake -> Optional Method -> Pedal Type -> Propeller Shaft Type -> Service Brake -> Standard Method -> Tracker
Vehicle: 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
Service Brake
These brakes have self-adjusting shoe mechanisms that ensure 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 range to halt reverse vehicle motion may prevent the ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Delphi Type VI -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1997 -> 1997 Silhouette -> 1997 Tracker -> 1997 Trans Sport -> 1997 Venture -> 1998 -> 1998 Silhouette -> 1998 Tracker -> 1998 Trans Sport -> 1998 Venture -> 1998-99 -> 1999 Montana -> 1999 Silhouette -> 1999 Tracker -> 1999 Venture -> 1999-2001 -> 2000 Montana -> 2000 Silhouette -> 2000 Tracker -> 2000 Venture -> 2000-01 -> 20001 Venture -> 2001 Montana -> 2001 Silhouette -> 2001 Tracker -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Pin ID -> Diagnosis Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Enhanced Diagnostics -> Intermittents & Poor Connections -> Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture -> Temperature Vs. Resistance -> Tracker -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) can only be read by connecting a suitably programmed scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC) and following the tool manufacturer instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Refer to Figs. and , for Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) interpretation.
Wiring Diagrams
Refer to wiring diagrams in Vehicle Systems
Connector Pin ID
Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture
Refer to Figs. and for connector pin identification.
Tracker
Refer to Figs. and , for connector pin identification.
Diagnosis Tests
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