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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> General Motors -> Troubleshooting -> Master Cylinder Internal Fluid Leakage Check -> Road Test
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS
When troubleshooting the hydraulic brake system, perform the following inspections.
Master Cylinder Internal Fluid Leakage Check
Start engine and depress the brake pedal. If the pedal gradually falls under constant pressure, the hydraulic system may be leaking. Raise the vehicle on a lift and inspect all tubing lines and backing plates for signs of leakage. It may be required to lift or remove the carpeting or floor mats to inspect for boost...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Toyota/GM Single Piston Caliper -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS
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Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Toyota/GM Single Piston Caliper -> Brake Pad Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS
Removal
Replace brake pads on one wheel at a time to prevent opposite side caliper piston from being forced out of bore.
- Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service," leaving brake hose connected, and secure caliper aside.
- Remove anti-rattle clips, then the brake pads, Fig. .
- Remove pad wear indicator plates and anti-squeal shims.
- Remove support plates.
Installation
- Install new support plates on caliper mou...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Chevrolet Prizm 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: 1999 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 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.
- 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 1999 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Type 3 -> Brake Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark relationship of wheel to axle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove brake drum. If drum is difficult to remove, insert screwdriver through hole in backing plate and hold automatic adjusting lever away from adjusting bolt, then, using a second screwdriver, reduce brake shoe adjustment.
- Remove return spring, Fig. .
- Remove hold-down spring, retainers and pin retaining front shoe.
- Disconnect anchor spring from front shoe, then remove front shoe.
- Remove anchor spring.
- Remove hold-down spring, retainers and pin retaining rear shoe.
- Using screwdriver...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Toyota/GM Single Piston Caliper -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Roughness
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS
Brake Roughness
The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in disc thickness. 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 inspect 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 ...
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