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We have info for following modifications of 2009 Chevrolet Malibu

  • 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5 V6 GAS, CC:3490, CID:213, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:213, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
  • 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4 L4 GAS, CID:145, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:145, Engine VIN:, Desg:B
  • 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.6 V6 GAS, CID:217, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:217, Engine VIN:, Desg:7
  • 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.4 L4 GAS, CID:145, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:145, Engine VIN:, Desg:B
  • 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 3.6 V6 GAS, CID:217, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:217, Engine VIN:, Desg:7
  • 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 2.4 L4 GAS, CID:145, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:145, Engine VIN:, Desg:B
  • 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 2.4 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, CID:145, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:145, Engine VIN:, Desg:5

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2009 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> General Service
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4 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.

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2009 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> GM Single Piston -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> AURA, Cobalt, G5, Malibu, Solstice & SKY -> Disassemble -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4 L4 GAS

AURA, Cobalt, G5, Malibu, Solstice & SKY

Replacement
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Install and tighten two wheel nuts opposite to retain rotor to hub.
  • Tighten suitable C-clamp to compress piston into caliper bore.
  • Remove mounting bolt and brake hose from caliper, Fig. .
  • Remove and discard copper brake hose gaskets.
  • Cap opening in brake caliper and brake hose.
  • Remove guide pin bolts, caliper and bracket.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Disassemble
  • Remove caliper piston from bore using compressed air through fluid inlet hole.
  • Remove retaining...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2009 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> GM Single Piston -> Parking Brake Service -> AURA & Malibu -> Cobalt & G5 -> Front -> Parking Brake Cable, Replace -> Parking Brake Equalizer Cable, Replace -> Parking Brake Shoes, Replace -> Rear -> Solstice & SKY
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.6 V6 GAS

Parking Brake Equalizer Cable, Replace

  • Remove center console.
  • Remove adjuster nut and cables from equalizer, Fig. .
  • Place parking brake lever to highest position.
  • Lift equalizer cable over parking brake indicator switch and swing forward. Pull cable down and out of parking brake lever.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Adjust parking brake cable.

Parking Brake Cable, Replace

AURA & Malibu
  • Ensure parking brake is fully released.
  • Remove console as follows:
    • Remove console upper trim plate.
    • Remove right and left side trim panels.
    • Remove bolt covers using a suitable screwdriver.
    • Remove console ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2009 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> GM Single Piston -> Rotor Replace -> AURA, Cobalt, G5 & Malibu -> Solstice & SKY
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.6 V6 GAS

AURA, Cobalt, G5 & Malibu

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Compress piston into caliper bore using suitable C-clamp to allow caliper pivot upward from brake pads.
  • Install and tighten two wheel nuts opposite to retain rotor to hub.
  • Remove guide pin bolts, caliper and bracket.
  • Mark rotor to wheel studs for installation alignment and re...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2009 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 2.4 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2009 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> GM Single Piston -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> AURA, Cobalt, G5, Malibu, Solstice & SKY -> Disassemble -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.6 V6 GAS

AURA, Cobalt, G5, Malibu, Solstice & SKY

Replacement
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Install and tighten two wheel nuts opposite to retain rotor to hub.
  • Tighten suitable C-clamp to compress piston into caliper bore.
  • Remove mounting bolt and brake hose from caliper, Fig. .
  • Remove and discard copper brake hose gaskets.
  • Cap opening in brake caliper and brake hose.
  • Remove guide pin bolts, caliper and bracket.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Disassemble
  • Remove caliper piston from bore using compressed air through fluid inlet hole.
  • Remove retaining...

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