1998 Buick Regal Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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  • 1998 Buick Regal GS 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:231, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:231, Engine VIN:, Desg:1
  • 1998 Buick Regal LS 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:231, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:231, Engine VIN:, Desg:K

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Buick Regal AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Buick Regal cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Roughness
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Regal GS 3.8 V6 GAS

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the disc. If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pulsation is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness variation. To check for this condition, measure the disc at 12 points with a micrometer at a radius approximately one inch from edge of disc. If thickness measurements vary by more than .0005 inch,...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Buick Regal AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Buick Regal cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Specifications
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Regal GS 3.8 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Buick Regal AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Buick Regal cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake (Type 1) -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Regal GS 3.8 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Buick Regal AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Buick Regal cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Rotor, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Regal GS 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove caliper assembly from rotor as described in "Caliper Service."
  • Remove...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Buick Regal AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Buick Regal cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Delphi (Delco-Moraine) Type VI -> SYSTEM SERVICE -> 1997 -> 1998 -> Achieva, Beretta, Cavalier, Corsica, Cutlass Supreme, Grand Am, Grand Prix, Lumina, Malibu, Metro, Monte Carlo, Prizm, Regal & Sunfire -> Achieva, Beretta, Corsica, Grand Am & Skylark -> Achieva, Cutlass, Cutlass Supreme, Grand Am, Grand Prix, Lumina, Malibu, Monte Carlo, Regal & Skylark, 1998 Cavalier & Sunfire -> Beretta, Corsica & 1997 Cavalier & Sunfire -> Brake System Bleed -> Camaro & Firebird -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Component Replacement -> Cutlass & Malibu -> Cutlass Supreme, Grand Prix, Intrigue, Lumina, Monte Carlo, Regal & 1997-98 Century -> Electronic Brake Control Module -> Front -> Hydraulic Modulator Assembly -> Hydraulic Modulator Solenoid -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Less Scan Tool -> Manual Bleed -> Manual Flush -> Metro -> Pressure Bleed -> Pressure Flush -> Prizm -> Rear -> Rehome -> Scan Tool -> Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Regal GS 3.8 V6 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Before bleeding the brakes, the front and rear displacement cylinder pistons must be returned to their top most position as outlined under "Rehome."

Rehome
Scan Tool

All Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) must be repaired and cleared before attempting to rehome displacement cylinder pistons. Using suitably programmed scan tool, follow tool manufacturers instructions.

Less Scan Tool

On 1997-98 models, refer to " Scan Tool."

ABS warning lamp must not be illuminated. Do not place foot on brake pedal unless specifically directed to do so.

  • Remove foot from brake pedal.
  • Start engine...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Buick Regal AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Buick Regal cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Description -> AC-Delco Single Diaphragm Type -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Regal GS 3.8 V6 GAS

AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type

This unit utilizes a vacuum power chamber, consisting of a front and rear shell, housing divider, front and rear diaphragm, plate assemblies, hydraulic pushrod and a diaphragm return spring, Figs. and .

In normal operating mode, with service brakes in released position, the booster operates with vacuum on both sides of its diaphragms. When brakes are applied, air at atmospheric pressure is admitted to one side of each diaphragm to provide power assist. When the service brake is released, atmospheric air is shut off from one side of each diaphragm. The a...

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