1997 Pontiac Firebird Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Pontiac Firebird

  • 1997 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:231, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:231, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
  • 1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:P

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> PBR Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
  • Remove brake pad...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> PBR Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Brake Pad Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS

Removal
  • Remove 2/3 of total brake fluid capacity from master cylinder reservoir.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Install two wheel retaining nuts to retain rotor in position.
  • Position one end of a suitable C-clamp against inlet fitting bolt and other end against outboard shoe and lining.
  • Tighten clamp, Fig. , until piston fully bottoms in caliper bore.
  • Remove upper guide pin bolt and discard.
  • Loosen lower guide pin bolt, then pivot caliper downward on lower guide pin bolt to expose shoe and lining assemblies.
  • Remove shoes and linings from mounting brack...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> AC-Delco Single Diaphragm Type -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Overhaul -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS

AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type

This brake booster is not serviceable and should be replaced as an assembly.

AC-Delco Single Diaphragm Type

This brake booster is not serviceable and should be replaced as an assembly.

Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Overhaul
Disassemble
  • Attach holding fixture tool No. J-22805-01, or equivalent, to front of booster, then mount fixture in vise. Mounting holes of holding fixture may have to be elongated toward inside in order to accommodate booster master cylinder studs.
  • Scribe matching marks between front and rear booster shells to aid assembling.
  • R...

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