2003 Saturn L Series Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2003 Saturn L Series

  • 2003 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS, CC:3000, CID:181, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:181
  • 2003 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS, CC:2198, CID:134, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:134, Engine VIN:, Desg:F

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> General Service
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn L Series 3.0 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.

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Saturn -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Except ION -> ION -> Master Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder Overhaul

Except ION
Disassemble
  • Remove master cylinder as outlined under "Component Replacement."
  • Wipe reservoir cap clean, remove cap and inspect reservoir cap and diaphragm for cuts, nicks or deformation. Replace damaged components, as required
  • Drain reservoir brake fluid into suitable container.
  • On models equipped with anti-lock brakes, remove modulator and motor pack.
  • On all models, remove brake fluid level sensor.
  • Remove reservoir as outlined under "Component Replacement."
  • While depressing master cylinder piston, remove retainer clip, Fig. .
  • Apply low pressure non-lubri...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Saturn -> Description
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS

These vehicles use a diagonally split hydraulic system. This system combines the lefthand front and righthand rear brake on one hydraulic circuit, while the righthand front and lefthand rear are on the other.

Installed in master cylinder are integral brake proportioning valves, which limit the fluid pressure to the rear brakes after a predetermined rear brake pressure has been reached. These...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Drum Brakes -> Type 2 -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS

Parking Brake

Refer to "Adjustments" u...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Drum Brakes -> Type 2 -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Drum Brakes -> Type 2 -> Brake Service
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Release parking brake.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove rear wheels.
  • Remove brake drum. Do not pry against brake backing plate.
  • Remove lower return spring, Fig. .
  • Remove adjuster spring.
  • Remove leading brake shoe hold-down, spring and pin.
  • Remove adjuster assembly and lever. If difficult, pull leading shoe toward front of vehicle, then or turn star wheel on adjuster to shorten length.
  • Twist shoe from upper return spring engagement to remove.
  • Remove parking brake shoe upper return spring.
  • Remove park brake shoe hold-down cup, spring and pin.
  • Push park bra...

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