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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Pontiac Solstice AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 Pontiac Solstice cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Saturn/GM Single Piston -> Brake System Bleed -> Bleed Sequence -> Manual -> Pressure
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Solstice 2.4 L4 GAS

Manual

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic systems. However, if a pressure bleeder is unavailable, use the following procedure. Brake fluid damages painted surfaces. Immediately clean any spilled fluid.

  • Remove vacuum reserve by pumping brakes several times with engine off.
  • Fill master cylinder reservoir with clean brake fluid. Do not let reservoir fall below half full during bleeding procedure.
  • If required, bleed master cylinder as follows:
    • Loosen master cylinder forward brake line connection until fluid flows from reservoir, then tighten brake line.
    • Have assistant t...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Pontiac Solstice AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 Pontiac Solstice cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Saturn/GM Single Piston -> Disc Brake Specifications -> Caliper Specifications
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Solstice 2.4 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Pontiac Solstice AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 Pontiac Solstice cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Flush
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Solstice 2.4 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 2006 Pontiac Solstice AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 Pontiac Solstice cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Saturn/GM Single Piston -> Brake Pad Service -> AURA, Cobalt, G5, ION, Solstice & SKY -> Front -> L-Series -> Rear
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Solstice 2.4 L4 GAS

AURA, Cobalt, G5, ION, Solstice & SKY

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Tighten suitable C-clamp until piston is compressed into caliper bore. Remove C-clamp.
  • Remove brake caliper lower guide pin bolt.
  • Pivot caliper upward and support aside using suitable wire.
  • Remove brake pads from caliper, Fig. and .
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Inspect brake components.
    • Bleed brake system as outlined under .

L-Series

F...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Pontiac Solstice AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 Pontiac Solstice 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: 2006 Pontiac Solstice 2.4 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 2006 Pontiac Solstice AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 Pontiac Solstice cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Air Method -> Brake Pedal -> Gauge Method -> Pushrod -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Solstice 2.4 L4 GAS

Brake Pedal

Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
  • With engine running and brake pedal in rest position, measure distance between face of pedal and floor mat.
  • Distance should be 5.850-6.244 inches.
  • If distance is not as specified, adjust pedal height as follows:
    • Remove lefthand lower instrument panel trim section and air duct.
    • Loosen stop lamp switch sufficiently to access pedal adjustment.
    • Loosen locknut and rotate pedal pushrod as required to obtain specified pedal height. Tighten locknut.
    • Adjust brake lamp switch position so plunger lightly contacts pedal stopper and brake lamps are off when pe...

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