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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Type 3 -> Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Inspect brake drum, shoes, strut, auto adjuster lever, springs and backing plate for wear, distortion, cracks or other abnormal conditions.
  • If any components are of doubtful strength or quality due to damage, heat discoloration, stress or wear, replace them.
  • Measure brake drum inside diameter and brake shoe lining thickness.
  • Inspect lining and drum for proper contact.

Brake Drums

Any time the brake drums are removed for brake service, the braking surface diameter should be inspected with a suitable brake drum micrometer at several points to determine if they are within the safe oversize l...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Type 3 -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

Service Brake

Adjustment is accomplished automatically by pulling the parking brake lever all the way up until a clicking sound can no longer be heard.

Parking Brake

  • Ensure parking brake lever travel is prope...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> General Motors -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> Brakes Grab -> Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient -> Slow Or No Release
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

Brakes Grab

  • Contaminated, worn or faulty brake linings.
  • Drum or brake rotor out-of-round.
  • Faulty brake booster.

Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient

  • Contaminated, glazed or faul...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Type 3 -> Brake Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2001 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 2001 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Toyota/GM Single Piston Caliper -> Precautions
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 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 worn or damaged rubber piston seals, they should be replaced.
  • During removal and installation of a wheel assembly, ensure not to interfere with or damage c...

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