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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Pontiac Firebird
- 1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:231, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:231, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
- 1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
- 1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Achieva, Beretta, Camaro, Cavalier, Century, Corsica, Ciera SL, Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Cruiser, Cutlass Supreme, Firebird, Grand Am, Grand Prix, Lumina, Metro, Monte Carlo, Prizm, Regal, Skylark, Sunbird & Sunfire (A, F, J, L, M, N, S & W Cars) -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1995 Achieva, Grand Am & Skylark -> 1995 Beretta & Corsica -> 1995 Sunfire & Cavalier -> 1995-96 Century, Cutlass Ciera, Ciera SL & Cutlass Cruiser, 1995 Camaro, Firebird & Cutlass Supreme, Grand Prix, Lumina, Monte Carlo & Regal -> 1996 Achieva, Grand Am & Skylark -> 1996 Beretta & Corsica -> 1996 Camaro & Firebird -> 1996 Cavalier & Sunfire -> 1996 Cutlass Supreme, Grand Prix, Lumina, Monte Carlo & Regal -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Face View -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Ignition Cycle Default -> Metro & Prizm -> Tech 1 Scan Tool -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
This system contains sophisticated on-board diagnostics that can be accessed with a bi-directional scan tool. To properly diagnose the anti-lock brake system, a GM TECH 1 bi-directional scan tool or suitable equivalent is necessary. The scan tool can be used to identify system faults as specifically as possible, including whether or not the fault is intermittent. The scan tool can also be used to monitor the input and output signals of the ABS Module, manually control system components and perform automated functional tests. Using the scan t...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> PBR Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS
Parking Brake
- Release parking brake lever, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove rear wheels then install lug nuts on two opposite wheel studs to hold brake rotor in position.
- Back caliper pistons into bores.
- Loosen parking brake cable adjusting nut until there is no tension on parking brake shoes.
- Turn each brake rotor until parking brake shoe star adjuster is visible through hole in rotor.
- Adjusting one side at a time, tighten adjuster until rotor cannot be turned by han...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> BCIA Single & Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Brakes Drag -> Brakes Grab -> Brakes Slow To Release Or Drag -> Brakes Slow To Respond -> Excessive Pedal Effort -> Hard Pedal -> Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient -> Low Or Spongy Brake Pedal -> Slow Or No Release -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS
AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type
Hard Pedal
- Internal vacuum leak.
- Faulty control valve.
Brakes Grab
- Faulty control valve.
Slow Or No Release
- Faulty pushrod adjustment.
- Bind in linkage.
BCIA Single & Tandem Diaphragm Type
Brakes Grab
- Internal vacuum leak.
- Faulty control valve
Excessive Pedal Effort
- Leak in booster vacuum supply.
- Glazed linings.
- Contaminated brake fluid.
- Restricted filter or booster valve air passage.
- Leak in booster vacuum supply.
- Damaged booster or improperly assembled booster valve.
Brakes Slow To Respond
- Restricted filter or booster valve air passage.
- Contaminated brake fluid.
- Leak in...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Achieva, Beretta, Camaro, Cavalier, Century, Corsica, Ciera SL, Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Cruiser, Cutlass Supreme, Firebird, Grand Am, Grand Prix, Lumina, Metro, Monte Carlo, Prizm, Regal, Skylark, Sunbird & Sunfire (A, F, J, L, M, N, S & W Cars) -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Brake Pad Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS
Removal
- Remove caliper assembly as described in "Caliper Service."
- Remove shoe and lining assemblies from caliper, Figs. through , noting the following:
- On models with tab mount outer shoe (all except series 3264), straighten bent over shoe tabs with suitable pliers.
- On models with spring mount outer shoe (series 3264), insert screwdriver between shoe and caliper and disengage buttons on shoe from holes in caliper.
- Remove sleeves and bushings from grooves in caliper mounting bolt holes, Figs. through .
Installation
- Lubricate new bushings with suitable grease, install bushings in cali...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Types 1, 2 & 3 -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake Adjustment -> Service Brake Adjustment -> Type 1 -> Types 2 & 3
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS
These brakes have self-adjusting shoe mechanisms that ensure correct lining-to-drum clearances at all times. The automatic adjusters operate only when the brakes are applied as the car is moving rearward.
Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment is necessary after the brake shoes have been relined or replaced, or when the length of the adjusting screw has been changed during some other service operation.
Frequent usage of an automatic transmission forward range to halt reverse vehicle motion may prevent the automatic adjusters from functioning, thereby inducing lo...
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