2002 Chevrolet Prizm Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Lucas/Sumitomo -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1999 -> 2000-02 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Electromagnetic Interference Test -> Intermittents & Poor Connections -> Prizm -> Vibe -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)s may be read using a suitable programed scan tool. There are no provisions for flash code diagnostics.

  • Turn ignition switch to Off position.
  • Connect suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC), located under lefthand side of instrument panel below steering column.
  • Turn ignition switch to On position.
  • Select DTCs from application menu.
  • Select DTC information on scan tool, then read and record DTCs.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation

DTCs may be read using a suitably programmed scan tool. There are no...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Type 3 -> Brake Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

Removal

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark relationship of wheel to axle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove brake drum. If drum is difficult to remove, insert screwdriver through hole in backing plate and hold automatic adjusting lever away from adjusting bolt, then, using a second screwdriver, reduce brake shoe adjustment.
  • Remove return spring, Fig. .
  • Remove hold-down spring, retainers and pin retaining front shoe.
  • Disconnect anchor spring from front shoe, then remove front shoe.
  • Remove anchor spring.
  • Remove hold-down spring, retainers and pin retaining rear shoe.
  • Using screwdriver...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Toyota/GM Single Piston Caliper -> Description
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

The caliper is a single bore design and is mounted to a carrier assembly. Hydraulic pressure, created by applying the brake pedal, is converted by the caliper to a stopping force. This force acts equally against the piston a...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> Brakes Grab -> Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient -> Slow Or No Release
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

Brakes Grab

  • Contaminated, worn or faulty brake linings.
  • Drum or brake rotor out-of-round.
  • Faulty brake booster.

Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient

  • Contaminated, glazed or faul...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 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: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 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 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> General Motors -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder

  • On Vibe models, remove air filer hose clamp and hose from throttle body.
  • On all models, disconnect fluid level sensor retainer and electrical connector.
  • Drain master cylinder reservoir brake fluid into suita...

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