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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Cadillac XLR cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> PBR Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Description
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac XLR 4.6 V8 GAS

The rear caliper consists of a single piston and an aluminum housing which is suspended in a mounting bracket through two slide pins, Fig. . Hydraulic pressure, created by applying force to the brake pedal, acts equally against the piston and the bottom of the caliper bore to move the piston outward. This action slides the caliper inward, resulting in a clamping action on the brake rotor. This clamping acti...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Cadillac XLR cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> PBR Dual Piston Front Disc Brake -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Corvette -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal -> XLR
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac XLR 4.6 V8 GAS

Removal

Corvette
  • Remove 2/3 of total brake fluid capacity from master cylinder reservoir.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • If caliper requires overhaul, remove inlet fitting mounting bolt, then disconnect inlet fitting from caliper housing.
  • Discard both gaskets, then plug openings in inlet fitting and caliper. Do not crimp brake hose since this may damage hose's internal structure.
  • Remove caliper guide pin bolts, then the caliper from rotor and caliper mounting bracket. If only shoe and linings require replacement, suspend caliper from upper control arm ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Cadillac XLR cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> PBR Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Corvette -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal -> Replacement -> XLR
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac XLR 4.6 V8 GAS

Corvette

Replacement
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • If caliper requires overhaul, remove inlet fitting mounting bolt, then disconnect inlet fitting from caliper housing.
  • Discard two gaskets, then plug openings in inlet fitting and caliper.
  • Remove brake caliper guide pin bolts, then the caliper from rotor and mounting bracket.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Disassemble
  • Remove two return springs from actuating collar, pull collar out of caliper housing.
  • Remove clamp rod and bushing. Discard bushing.
  • Bend back boot retainer tabs, then remove retainers, boots a...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Cadillac XLR cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> PBR Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac XLR 4.6 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Cadillac XLR cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac XLR 4.6 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Cadillac XLR cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Precautions
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac XLR 4.6 V8 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...

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