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- 2004 Saturn VUE 2.2 L4 GAS, CID:134, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:134
- 2004 Saturn VUE 3.5 V6 GAS, CC:3475, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
- 2004 Saturn VUE RED Line 3.5 V6 GAS, CC:3474, Fuel Injection
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Saturn VUE cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> General Service
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn VUE RED Line 3.5 V6 GAS
Certain general service procedures apply, regardless of whether the brakes are vacuum or hydraulically assisted. Only top quality, clean brake fluid should be used. More seals and valves are used with power brake systems than with ordinary brakes, so an inferior brake fluid will do much more damage. For the same reason, ensure all dirt is kept out of the system. Additionally, on models with hydraulic assist brakes, care must be taken not to mix the fluids of the booster hydraulic system and brake hydraulic system as the fluids are not compatible.
If the power unit fails, the brak...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Saturn VUE cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder Bleed -> Parking Brake Bleed -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn VUE 3.5 V6 GAS
Manual Bleed
- If vehicle is equipped with power brakes, remove vacuum reserve by applying brakes several times with engine off.
- Fill master cylinder reservoirs with suitable brake fluid. Ensure to always keep master cylinder reservoirs at least half full during entire bleeding procedure.
- If master cylinder is suspected to have air in bore, it must be bled first. To bleed master cylinder, proceed as follows:
- Disconnect forward brake pipe connection at master cylinder.
- Allow brake fluid to fill master cylinder bore until it begins to flow from forward pipe connector port.
- Connect and ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Saturn VUE cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn VUE RED Line 3.5 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
- On models equipped with manual brake system,disconnect master cylinder pushrod from brake pedal.
- On all models, disconnect all wire con...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Saturn VUE cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Rotor, Replace -> 2WD Models -> 4WD Models -> Except Montana, Silhouette & Venture -> Front -> Montana, Silhouette & Venture -> Rear
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn VUE 3.5 V6 GAS
2WD Models
Except Montana, Silhouette & Venture
Front
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove caliper as outlined in .
- Remove grease cap from hub/rotor, Fig. .
- Remove cotter pin, nut and washer.
- Remove hub/rotor from spindle, being careful not to damage spindle threads or outer bearing.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Apply high-temperature wheel bearing grease to inner and outer wheel bearings.
- Torque nut to 12 ft. lbs., while turning wheel assembly forward by hand, back nut off one flat or until hole in spindle aligns with hole in nut. Insert ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Saturn VUE cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Front -> Inspection -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn VUE 3.5 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
- 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 ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Saturn VUE cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Rattle -> Brake Roughness Or Chatter; Pedal Pumping -> Caliper Brake Fluid Leak -> Excessive Pedal Effort -> Excessive Pedal Travel -> Heavy Brake Drag -> No Braking Effect When Brake Pedal Is Depressed -> Pull, Uneven Or Grabbing Brakes -> Rear Brakes Locking On Application
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn VUE 3.5 V6 GAS
Excessive Pedal Travel
- Worn brake linings.
- Disc pads knock back after cornering or rough road travel.
- Piston and linings not properly seated or positioned.
- Insufficient fluid in system.
- Loose wheel bearing adjustment.
- Damaged or worn caliper piston seal.
- Improper booster pushrod adjustment.
- Pads out of flat more than .005 inch.
- Rear brake automatic adjusters inoperative.
- Improperly ground rear brake shoes.
Brake Roughness Or Chatter; Pedal Pumping
- Excessive lateral runout of rotor.
- Rotor excessively out of parallel.
Excessive Pedal Effort
- Frozen or seized pistons.
- Brake fluid, oil or grease on ...
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