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We have info for following modifications of 2008 Cadillac DTS
- 2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:9
- 2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
- 2008 Cadillac DTS Platinum 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:9
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Cadillac DTS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-Lock Brakes -> TRW 440 -> System Service -> Bleed Sequence -> Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> CTS -> CTS, DTS, Lucerne & STS -> DTS & Lucerne -> DTS, Impala, Lucerne & STS -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) -> Front -> Impala -> Rear -> STS -> Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac DTS Platinum 4.6 V8 GAS
Brake System Bleed
The Auto Bleed Procedure may be terminated at any time during the process by pressing the EXIT button. No further Scan Tool prompts pertaining to the Auto Bleed procedure will be given. After exiting the bleed procedure, relieve bleed pressure and disconnect bleed equipment per manufacturers instructions. Failure to properly relieve pressure may result in spilled brake fluid.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove all four tire and wheel assemblies.
- Inspect brake system for leaks and visual damage.
- Lower vehicle and inspect battery charge.
- Connect a suitably program...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Cadillac DTS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Aura, DTS, G6, G8, Lucerne, Malibu, Solstice & Sky -> Aveo -> Corvette -> CTS -> Disassemble -> Grand Prix & Impala -> LaCrosse, STS & XLR -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Vibe -> Wheel Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS
Master Cylinder Overhaul
Grand Prix & Impala
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.
- Plug primary fluid outlet (outlet nearest to cowl when master cylinder is installed), then remove primary and secondary pistons by a...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Cadillac DTS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS
Refer to...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Cadillac DTS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> General Service
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac DTS Platinum 4.6 V8 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.
Vacu...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Cadillac DTS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Air Method -> Brake Pedal -> Gauge Method -> GM/Toyota Single Diaphragm Type -> Pushrod
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS
Brake Pedal
GM/Toyota 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Cadillac DTS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Except Grand Prix -> Grand Prix -> Inspect -> Inspection -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS
Except Grand Prix
Replacement
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark wheel to axle flange relationship for installation alignment, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove brake hose from caliper. Plug openings in caliper and brake hose.
- Lift able spring to free end of from lever, then disconnect parking brake cable from lever.
- Remove cable support bracket mounting bolt and washer.
- Remove sleeve bolt and caliper.
- Reverse procedure to install, then bleed brakes.
Disassemble
- Pad interior of caliper assembly with clean shop towel, then remove piston assembly using low pressure compressed air int...
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