2001 Pontiac Sunfire Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2001 Pontiac Sunfire

  • 2001 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2 L4 GAS, CID:134, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:134, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
  • 2001 Pontiac Sunfire 2.4 L4 GAS, CID:146, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:146, Engine VIN:, Desg:T

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Pontiac Sunfire AUTOMOBILES

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

Drum Brakes -> Type 1 -> Brake Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2001 Pontiac Sunfire 2.4 L4 GAS

Removal

  • Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Mark drum and axle hub, then remove brake drum. If brake lining is dragging on brake drum, back off brake adjustment by rotating adjustment screw. Refer to individual vehicle chapter for procedure. If brake drum is rusted or corroded to axle flange and cannot be removed, lightly tap axle flange to drum mounting surface with a suitable hammer.
  • Using brake spring removal and installation tool Nos. J-8049 or J-29840, or their equivalents, unhook primary and secondary return springs, Fig. . Observe location o...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Pontiac Sunfire AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Roughness
Vehicle: 2001 Pontiac Sunfire 2.4 L4 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 ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Pontiac Sunfire AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-lock Brakes -> Delphi DBC 7 -> System Service -> Alero & Grand Am -> Alero, Cavalier, Century, Grand Am, Impala, Monte Carlo, Regal & Sunbird -> Alero, Cavalier, Grand Am & Sunfire -> Automated Bleed -> BPMV Bracket -> Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) -> Brake System Bleed -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Century, Impala, Monte Carlo & Regal -> Component Replacement -> CTS -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) -> Front -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Malibu -> Manual Bleed -> Manual Flush -> Pressure Flush -> Rear -> Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 2001 Pontiac Sunfire 2.4 L4 GAS

Brake System Bleed

In most circumstances a manual brake bleed is all that is required. Automated ABS bleeding is required under the following conditions: when manual bleeding does not achieve desired pedal height or feel; brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) replacement; extreme loss of brake fluid; air ingestion is suspected.

Manual Bleed

Use suitable container to catch fluid.

  • Clean reservoir cover and surrounding area.
  • Remove cover, fill fluid reservoir and install cover.
  • Attach one end of a clear plastic hose to rear hydraulic modulator bleeder valve, then submerge other end of hos...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Pontiac Sunfire AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> General Motors -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Aurora, Bonneville, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, Park Avenue & Riviera -> Corvette -> CTS -> Disassemble -> Except Aurora, Bonneville, Corvette, CTS, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, Park Avenue, Riviera & Vibe -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Vibe -> Wheel Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 2001 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder Overhaul

Except Aurora, Bonneville, Corvette, CTS, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, Park Avenue, Riviera & Vibe
Disassemble

Refer to Figs. and , when performing the following procedures.

  • Disconnect and plug hydraulic lines.
  • Remove mounting nuts and 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 equipped with compact master cylinder, remove proportioner valve, Fig. .
  • On all models, depress primary piston and remove lock ring.
  • Plug primary fluid outlet (outlet...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Pontiac Sunfire AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2001 Pontiac Sunfire 2.4 L4 GAS

Hydro-boost brake boosters are...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Pontiac Sunfire AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Application Chart
Vehicle: 2001 Pontiac Sunfire 2.4 L4 GAS

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