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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn ION AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Saturn ION cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> General Service
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION RED Line 2.0 L4 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn ION AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Saturn ION cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Flush
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION RED Line 2.0 L4 GAS

If brake fluid is old, rusty or contaminated or whenever new components are installed in hydraulic system, the system must be flushed. Bleed brakes...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn ION AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Saturn ION cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Saturn -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION RED Line 2.0 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn ION AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Saturn ION cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Aura, Bonneville, DTS, ION, LeSabre, Lucerne, Park Avenue, Solstice & SKY -> Aveo -> Corvette -> CTS -> Disassemble -> Except Aura, Aveo, Bonneville, Cobalt, Corvette, CTS, DTS, G5, ION, L-Series, LaCrosse, LeSabre, Lucerne, Park Avenue, Solstice, SKY, STS, Vibe & XLR -> L-Series -> LaCrosse, STS & XLR -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Vibe -> Wheel Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION RED Line 2.0 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder Overhaul

Except Aura, Aveo, Bonneville, Cobalt, Corvette, CTS, DTS, G5, ION, L-Series, LaCrosse, LeSabre, Lucerne, Park Avenue, Solstice, SKY, STS, Vibe & XLR
Disassemble

Refer to Figs. and when performing the following procedures.

  • Disconnect and plug hydraulic lines.
  • Remove mounting nuts and master cylinder.
  • Remove reservoir cover and diaphragm. Discard old brake fluid.
  • Inspect cover and diaphragm.
  • Remove fluid level switch.
  • On models equipped with compact master cylinder,remove proportioning valve, Fig. .
  • On all models, depress primary piston and remove lock ring.
  • Plu...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn ION AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Saturn ION cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Bosch 8.0 -> Description -> Anti-Lock Telltale Lamp & Red Brake Warning Lamp -> Low Traction Telltale Lamp -> System Operation
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION RED Line 2.0 L4 GAS

System Operation

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) minimizes wheel lockup during heavy braking on most road surfaces. The system performs this function by monitoring wheel speed and controlling the brake fluid pressure during braking. This allows the driver to retain directional stability and better steering capability.

Anti-Lock Telltale Lamp & Red Brake Warning Lamp

The Anti-Lock Telltale lamp, located in the instrument cluster, has several functions. If the lamp comes on solid, a fault has occurred and the ABS system has been disabled and should be serviced as soon as possible. If th...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn ION AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Saturn ION cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> Brakes Grab -> Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient -> Slow Or No Release
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION RED Line 2.0 L4 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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