2001 Pontiac Firebird Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2001 Pontiac Firebird

  • 2001 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:231, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:231, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:G
  • 2001 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:G

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Dual Piston Front Disc Brake -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 2001 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
  • Lift upward on outward shoe retaining spring of outboard shoe until it clears center lug, then remove shoe from caliper.
  • Pull inboard shoe outward to disengage retainer springs from pistons, then remove inbo...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> General Motors -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2001 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> PBR Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Camaro & Firebird -> Corvette -> Disassemble -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS

Replacement

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 required, remove vibration dampener nut and vibration dampener from park brake cable bracket.
  • Remove brake caliper guide pin bolt and discard,...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Precautions
Vehicle: 2001 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS

  • After disassembling power brake unit, soak metal components in solvent.
  • Use only alcohol on components containing rubber. After components have been thoroughly cleaned and rinsed in solvent, they should be washed again in clean alcohol before assembly.
  • Use compressed air to blow dirt and cleaning fluid from ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Dual Piston Front Disc Brake -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Roughness
Vehicle: 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in disc thickness. 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 inspect 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 .0...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> PBR Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Description
Vehicle: 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS

This rear caliper, Fig. , consists of a single piston and an aluminum housing which is suspended in a mounting bracket through two slide pins. Hydraulic pressure, created by applying force to the brake pedal, acts equally against the piston and the bottom of the caliper bore to move the piston outward. This action slides the caliper inward, resulting in a clamping action on the brake rotor. This clamping act...

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