2005 Saturn L300 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Saturn L300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Except ION & L-Series -> ION -> L-Series -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

Except ION & L-Series
  • On Vibe models, remove air filer hose clamp and hose from throttle body.
  • On all models, disconnect fluid level sensor retainer and electrical connector.
  • Drain master cylinder reservoir brake fluid into suitable container.
  • Plug hose.
  • Disconnect master cylinder brake pipes. Plug open pipes.
  • Remove mounting nuts and master cylinder.
  • Remove reservoir, as required.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Bleed hydraulic system as outlined in .
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  • Remove underhood electrical center cover.
  • Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) connector from brake fluid level...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Saturn L300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Saturn -> Adjustments -> AURA -> ION -> L-Series -> Parking Brake -> SKY
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

Parking Brake

AURA
  • Apply and release park brake several times. Ensure lever is released completely.
  • Turn ignition to On position and ensure red BRAKE lamp is not illuminated. If lamp is illuminated, verify following:
    • Park brake lever is in released position and against stop.
    • There is no slack in park brake cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • With parking brake pedal fully released, check parking brake levers on rear calipers. The levers should be against stops on caliper housings.
  • Apply and release parking three to five times, this will allow cable tensioner to take up slack in the parking b...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Saturn L300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

Hydro-boost brake boosters are...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Saturn L300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Brake Distribution Valve & Switch -> Brake Warning Lamp Switches -> Combination Valve -> Components -> Diagonally Split System -> Failure Warning Switch -> Fluid Level Sensor -> Front & Rear Split System -> Metering Valve -> Proportioning Or Pressure Control Valve -> Warning Lamp
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

Front & Rear Split System

When the brake pedal is depressed, both the primary (front brake) and the secondary (rear brake) master cylinder pistons are moved simultaneously to exert hydraulic fluid pressure on their respective systems.

If the rear brake system fails, initial brake pedal movement will cause the unrestricted secondary piston to bottom in the master cylinder bore. Primary piston movement will displace hydraulic fluid in the primary section of the master cylinder to actuate the front brake system.

If the front brake system fails, initial brake pedal movement will cause the ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Saturn L300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Saturn L300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Saturn -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> EBCM Connector Pin Identification -> Intermittent Fault Conditions -> Less Scan Tool -> With Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC), and follow manufacturer's instructions.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation

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EBCM Connector Pin Identification

Refer to Fig. for EBCM connector pin identification.

Diagnostic Tests

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Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Less Scan Tool

Current diagnostic trouble codes are cleared every time the ignition is turned off. To clear Malf History (Past Diagnostic Trouble Codes), select "Clear Codes" function on the scan tool. Past diagnostic trouble codes will clear themselves after 100 ...

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