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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> General Motors -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Aurora, Bonneville, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, Park Avenue & Riviera -> Corvette -> CTS -> Disassemble -> Except Aurora, Bonneville, Corvette, CTS, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, Park Avenue, Riviera & Vibe -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Vibe -> Wheel Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS
Master Cylinder Overhaul
Except Aurora, Bonneville, Corvette, CTS, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, Park Avenue, Riviera & Vibe
Disassemble
Refer to Figs. and , when performing the following procedures.
- Disconnect and plug hydraulic lines.
- Remove mounting nuts and master cylinder.
- Remove reservoir cover and diaphragm. Discard old brake fluid in reservoir.
- Inspect cover and diaphragm.
- Remove fluid level switch, if equipped.
- On models equipped with compact master cylinder, remove proportioner valve, Fig. .
- On all models, depress primary piston and remove lock ring.
- Plug primary fluid outlet (outlet...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Type 3 -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> General Service
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS
Two basic types of power assist mechanisms are used: vacuum assist diaphragm assemblies, which use engine vacuum or, in some cases vacuum pressure developed by an external vacuum pump. The second type is a hydraulic pressure assist mechanism, which use pressure developed by an external pump (usually the power steering pump). Both systems act to increase the force exerted on the master cylinder piston by the operator. This in turn increases the hydraulic pressure delivered to the wheel cylinders while decreasing driver effort required to obtain acceptable stopping performance.
Vac...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> General Motors -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 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 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Toyota/GM Single Piston Caliper -> Description
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS
The caliper is a single bore design and is mounted to a carrier assembly. Hydraulic pressure, created by applying the brake pedal, is converted by the caliper to a stopping force. This force acts equally against the piston a...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 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: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 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, Fig. .
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 air is ...
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