2009 Chevrolet Malibu Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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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 -> Troubleshooting -> Brakes Grab -> Brakes Inefficient/Hard Pedal -> Slow Or No Release
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 2.4 L4 GAS

Brakes Grab

  • Contaminated, worn or faulty brake linings.
  • Drum or brake rotor out-of-round.
  • Faulty brake booster.

Brakes Inefficient/Hard Pedal

  • Contaminated, glazed or faul...

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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+.

Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Air Method -> Brake Pedal -> Gauge Method -> GM/Toyota Single Diaphragm Type -> Pushrod
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 2.4 L4 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 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 LS 2.4 L4 GAS

Refer to...

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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+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4 L4 GAS

Hydro-boost brake boosters are...

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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 -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 2.4 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder

  • On Vibe models, remove air filter hose clamp and hose from throttle body.
  • On all models, disconnect fluid level sensor retainer and electrical connector.
  • Drain master cylinder reservoir brake fluid...

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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 Hybrid 2.4 L4 ELECTRIC/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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