1999 Pontiac Firebird Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1999 Pontiac Firebird

  • 1999 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:231, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:231, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:G
  • 1999 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:G

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> PBR Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Description
Vehicle: 1999 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS

This rear caliper, Fig. , consists of a single piston and an aluminum housing which is suspended in a mounting bracket through two slide pins. Hydraulic pressure, created by applying force to the brake pedal, acts equally against the piston and the bottom of the caliper bore to move the piston outward. This action slides the caliper inward, resulting in a clamping action on the brake rotor. This clamping act...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> General Motors -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1999 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS

Master Cylinder

  • On Vibe models, remove air filer hose clamp and hose from throttle body.
  • On all models, disconnect fluid level sensor retainer and electrical connector.
  • Drain master cylinder reservoir brake fluid into suita...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> General Motors -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 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.
  • 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 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> General Motors -> Brake System Bleed -> Bleed Sequence -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Manual -> Pressure
Vehicle: 1999 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS

Manual

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic systems. However, if a pressure bleeder is unavailable, use the following procedure. Brake fluid damages painted surfaces. Immediately clean any spilled fluid.

  • Remove vacuum reserve by pumping brakes several times with engine off.
  • Fill master cylinder reservoir with clean brake fluid. Do not let reservoir fall below half full during bleeding procedure.
  • If required, bleed master cylinder as follows:
    • Loosen master cylinder forward brake line connection until fluid flows from reservoir, then tighten brake line.
    • Have assistant t...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> PBR Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS

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