2003 Chevrolet Impala Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2003 Chevrolet Impala

  • 2003 Chevrolet Impala 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:231, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:231, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 2003 Chevrolet Impala 3.4 V6 GAS, CID:207, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:207, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
  • 2003 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:231, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:231, Engine VIN:, Desg:K

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Impala AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Chevrolet Impala cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8 V6 GAS

Replacement

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark relationship of wheel to axle flange, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove brake hose from caliper, Fig. . Plug openings in caliper and brake hose to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
  • Lift up on end of cable spring to free end of cable from lever, then disconnect parking brake cable from lever.
  • Remove bolt and washer attaching cable support bracket to caliper body assembly.
  • Remove sleeve bolt and caliper body assembly.
  • Reverse procedure to install, then bleed brakes.

Disassemble

  • Remove caliper from vehicle as outlined under "Caliper S... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Impala AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Chevrolet Impala cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Impala 3.8 V6 GAS

Replacement

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark relationship of wheel to axle flange, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove brake hose from caliper, Fig. . Plug openings in caliper and brake hose to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
  • Lift up on end of cable spring to free end of cable from lever, then disconnect parking brake cable from lever.
  • Remove bolt and washer attaching cable support bracket to caliper body assembly.
  • Remove sleeve bolt and caliper body assembly.
  • Reverse procedure to install, then bleed brakes.

Disassemble

  • Remove caliper from vehicle as outlined under "Caliper S... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Impala AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Chevrolet Impala cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Description
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Impala 3.8 V6 GAS

The caliper assembly, Fig. , has a single bore and is mounted to the support bracket with two mounting bolt and sleeve assemblies. Hydraulic pressure created by applying the brake pedal is converted by the caliper to a stopping force. This force acts equally against the piston and the bottom of the piston bore to move the piston outward and to slide the caliper inward resulting in a clamping action. This clamping action presses the linings against the rotor, creating friction to stop the vehicle.

When the parking brake is applied, the external caliper parking brake lever moves and ro...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Impala AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Chevrolet Impala cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> General Motors -> Troubleshooting -> Master Cylinder Internal Fluid Leakage Check -> Road Test
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8 V6 GAS

When troubleshooting the hydraulic brake system, perform the following inspections.

Master Cylinder Internal Fluid Leakage Check

Start engine and depress the brake pedal. If the pedal gradually falls under constant pressure, the hydraulic system may be leaking. Raise the vehicle on a lift and inspect all tubing lines and backing plates for signs of leakage. It may be required to lift or remove the carpeting or floor mats to inspect for boost...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Impala AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Chevrolet Impala cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Roughness
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8 V6 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 2003 Chevrolet Impala AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Chevrolet Impala cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Impala 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Remove 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark relationship of wheel to axle flange, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove bolt and washer attaching cable support bracket to caliper body, Fig. .
  • Remove sleeve bolt and pivot caliper assembly up, Fig. . Do not completely remove caliper assembly body.
  • Remove outboard and inboard shoe and linings, then two pad clips from caliper support.
  • Turn piston assembly and thread it into caliper body assembly using a suitable spanner type tool in piston slots.
  • After bottoming piston, lift inner edge ...

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