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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Cadillac Catera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> AC-Delco Single Diaphragm Type -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Air Method -> Brake Pedal -> Gauge Method -> Pushrod -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1998 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS
Brake Pedal
Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
- With engine running and brake pedal in rest position, measure distance between face of pedal and floor mat.
- If distance is not 5.79-6.18 inches, adjust pedal height as follows:
- Remove left lower instrument panel trim section and air duct.
- Loosen stop lamp switch sufficiently to gain clearance for pedal adjustment.
- Loosen locknut and rotate pedal pushrod as needed to obtain specified pedal height, then tighten locknut.
- Adjust position of brake light switch so that plunger lightly contacts pedal stopper and brake lamps are off when pedal is release...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Cadillac Catera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1998 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
- Disconnect retainer and electrical connector from fluid level sensor.
- Drain brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir.
- Plug hose to prevent fluid loss or contamination.
- Disconnect brake pipes from master cylinder.
- Plug open pipes to prevent fluid loss or contamination.
- R...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Cadillac Catera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Precautions
Vehicle: 1998 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS
- After disassembling a power brake unit, soak all metal parts in solvent.
- Use only alcohol on parts containing rubber. After the parts have been thoroughly cleaned and rinsed in solvent, they should be rewashed in clean alcohol before assembling.
- Use compressed air...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Cadillac Catera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Dual Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Precautions
Vehicle: 1998 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS
- Grease or any other foreign material must be kept off brake linings, caliper, surfaces of disc and external surfaces of hub during service procedures.
- Handling brake disc and caliper should be done in a way to avoid deformation of disc and nicking or scratching brake linings.
- If inspection reveals rubber piston seals are worn or damaged, they should be replaced.
- During removal and installation of a wheel assembly, ensure not to interfere with or dam...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Cadillac Catera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Description
Vehicle: 1998 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS
The caliper has a single piston and is mounted to the support bracket by two mounting bolts, Figs. through . The caliper assembly slides on the two mounting bolts. Upon brake application, fluid pressure against the piston forces the inboard s...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Cadillac Catera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Brake Distribution Valve & Switch -> Brake Warning Lamp Switches -> Combination Valve -> Components -> Diagonally Split System -> Failure Warning Switch -> Fluid Level Sensor -> Front & Rear Split System -> Metering Valve -> Proportioning Or Pressure Control Valve -> Warning Lamp
Vehicle: 1998 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS
Front & Rear Split System
When the brake pedal is depressed, both the primary (front brake) and the secondary (rear brake) master cylinder pistons are moved simultaneously to exert hydraulic fluid pressure on their respective systems, Fig. .
If the rear (secondary) brake system fails, initial brake pedal movement will cause the unrestricted secondary piston to bottom in the master cylinder bore. Primary piston movement will displace hydraulic fluid in the primary section of the master cylinder to actuate the front brake system.
If the front (primary) brake system fails, initial brake p...
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