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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Bendix Master Cylinder -> Delco Master Cylinder -> Disassemble -> Tracker Master Cylinder -> Wheel Cylinder
Vehicle: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
Delco Master Cylinder
When performing the following procedures, refer to. Figs. and , noting that the composite reservoir may vary in design.
Disassemble
- Remove master cylinder from vehicle.
- Remove reservoir cover and diaphragm. Discard old brake fluid in reservoir.
- Inspect cover and diaphragm. Replace if cut, cracked or deformed.
- Remove fluid level switch and proportioning valve assembly, if equipped.
- Depress primary piston and remove lock ring.
- Plug primary fluid outlet (outlet nearest to cowl when master cylinder is installed), then apply compressed air into secondary fluid outlet...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
Some vehicles use a conventional tandem master cylinder with two hydraulic pistons operating in-line. The primary piston controls the front brake system and the secondary piston controls the rear brake system.
Other models use a master cylinder that operates the same as the conventional master cylinder, but also incorporates a quick take-up feature in the rear chamber to reduce excessive pedal travel which may result from increased fluid displacement required to move the low drag caliper piston out against the rotor.
The quick take-up uses a spring-loaded ball check val...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Except S & T -> Front -> Inspection -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal -> S & T
Vehicle: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
Removal
Front
- Siphon brake fluid out of master cylinder until fluid level is approximately 1/3 full, this will prevent fluid overflow when caliper piston is pushed back into its bore.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheels.
- Push piston back into its bore using suitable C-clamp,. Fig. .
- Remove brake caliper hose bolt, then two metal gaskets from brake caliper bolt.
- Remove two caliper mounting bolts and lift caliper off of rotor.
Rear
Except S & T
- Siphon brake fluid out of master cylinder until fluid level is approximately 1/3 full, this will prevent fluid overflow when caliper pist...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
The height sensing proportioning valve must be adjusted whenever the valve and/or linkage is disassembled or removed for service. In addition, adjustment should be inspected if excessive front wheel lock-up is experienced with a lower than desired brake application rate when vehicle is at or near maximum GVWR.
- Raise and support vehicle, leave wheels on and allow axle to hang freely.
- Remove lever retaining nut and disconnect lever from valve shaft,. Fig. .
- Rotate valve shaft to permit installation of correct adjustment gauge,. Fig. , ensure D shaped hol...
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