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 -> PBR Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 2001 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS

Parking Brake

  • Release parking brake lever, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove rear wheels, then install lug nuts on two opposite wheel studs to hold brake rotor in position.
  • Back caliper pistons into bores.
  • Loosen parking brake cable adjusting nut until there is no tension on parking brake shoes.
  • Turn each brake rotor until parking brake shoe star adjuster is visible through hole in rotor.
  • Adjusting one side at a time, tighten adjuster until rotor cannot be turned by ...

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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 -> Precautions
Vehicle: 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 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 worn or damaged rubber piston seals, they should be replaced.
  • During removal and installation of a wheel assembly, ensure not to interfere with or dama...

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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 -> Rotor Replacement
Vehicle: 2001 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
  • Remove caliper mounting bracket attaching bolts, then the mounting brack...

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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 -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 2001 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 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+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Bosch Type 5.3 -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1999 -> 1999-2000 -> 2000-02 -> 2001-03 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Camaro & Firebird -> Catera -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> EBCM/EBTCM Connector Views -> Electromagnetic Interference Test -> Grand Prix & Intrigue -> Ignition Cycle Default -> Intermittents & Poor Connections -> Scan Tool -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 2001 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) can be accessed with a suitably programmed scan tool connected to the Data Link Connector (DLC), located to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel carrier. Follow the tool manufacturers instructions.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation

Refer to Figs. and for Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) identification.

Wiring Diagrams

Refer to "Wiring Diagrams" in "Vehicle Systems."

EBCM/EBTCM Connector Views

Refer to Figs. through for EBCM/EBTCM connector terminal identification.

Diagnostic Tests

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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 -> Adjustments -> AC-Delco Single Diaphragm Type -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Air Method -> Brake Pedal -> Gauge Method -> Pushrod -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 2001 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS

Brake Pedal

Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
  • With engine running and brake pedal in rest position, measure distance between face of pedal and floor mat.
  • Distance should be 5.850-6.244 inches.
  • If distance is not as specified, adjust pedal height as follows:
    • Remove lefthand lower instrument panel trim section and air duct.
    • Loosen stop lamp switch sufficiently to access pedal adjustment.
    • Loosen locknut and rotate pedal pushrod as required to obtain specified pedal height. Tighten locknut.
    • Adjust brake lamp switch position so plunger lightly contacts pedal stopper and brake lamps are off when pe...

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