2003 Chevrolet Malibu Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2003 Chevrolet Malibu

  • 2003 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 V6 GAS, CID:189, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:189, Engine VIN:, Desg:J
  • 2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1 V6 GAS, CID:189, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:189, Engine VIN:, Desg:J

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> Brakes Grab -> Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient -> Slow Or No Release
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1 V6 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 2003 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Precautions
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 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 2003 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> General Motors -> Brake System Bleed -> Bleed Sequence -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Manual -> Pressure
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 V6 GAS

Manual

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic systems. However, if a pressure bleeder is unavailable, use the following procedure. Brake fluid damages painted surfaces. Immediately clean any spilled fluid.

  • Remove vacuum reserve by pumping brakes several times with engine off.
  • Fill master cylinder reservoir with clean brake fluid. Do not let reservoir fall below half full during bleeding procedure.
  • If required, bleed master cylinder as follows:
    • Loosen master cylinder forward brake line connection until fluid flows from reservoir, then tighten brake line.
    • Have assistant t...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 V6 GAS

  • Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
  • Remove brake pads ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Precautions
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1 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 2003 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> General Service
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 V6 GAS

Two basic types of power assist mechanisms are used: vacuum assist diaphragm assemblies, which use engine vacuum or, in some cases vacuum pressure developed by an external vacuum pump. The second type is a hydraulic pressure assist mechanism, which use pressure developed by an external pump (usually the power steering pump). Both systems act to increase the force exerted on the master cylinder piston by the operator. This in turn increases the hydraulic pressure delivered to the wheel cylinders while decreasing driver effort required to obtain acceptable stopping performance.

Vac...

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