2004 Buick Century Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2004 Buick Century

  • 2004 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS, CID:189, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:189, Engine VIN:, Desg:J
  • 2004 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS, CID:189, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:189, Engine VIN:, Desg:J

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Buick Century cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake -> Precautions
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

  • Keep grease and other foreign material off brake linings, caliper, surfaces of disc and external surfaces of hub.
  • Avoid deforming disc, and nicking or scratching brake linings.
  • Worn or damaged rubber piston seals should be replaced.
  • During removal and installation of a wheel assembly, ensure not to interfere with or damage caliper splash shield, or bleeder screw.
  • Front wheel bearing pre...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Buick Century cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

Parking Brake

  • Apply service brake with pedal force of 175 lbs., and release.
  • Fully apply parking brake using approximately 125 lbs., of force on final stroke and release.
  • Apply and release parking brake two additional times.
  • Inspect parking brake pedal assembly for full release by turning ignition On and observing brake warning lamp. Lamp should be off.
  • If brake warning lamp is on and parking brake appears to be fully released, operate manual pedal release lever and pull downward on front park brake cable to remove slack from pedal assembly.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Inspect parking brake...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Buick Century cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake -> Rotor, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS

  • Remove approximately 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder.
  • Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Push piston back into caliper bore using suitable C-clamp, Fig. .
  • Do not disconnect brake line fitting from caliper.
  • Remove mo...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Buick Century cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Caliper Service -> All Models Except Century, Grand Prix & Regal -> Assemble -> Century, Grand Prix & Regal -> Disassemble -> Inspect -> Inspection -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

All Models Except Century, Grand Prix & Regal

Replacement
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark wheel to axle flange relationship for installation alignment, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove brake hose from caliper. Plug openings in caliper and brake hose.
  • Lift able spring to free end of from lever, then disconnect parking brake cable from lever.
  • Remove cable support bracket mounting bolt and washer.
  • Remove sleeve bolt and caliper.
  • Reverse procedure to install, then bleed brakes.
Disassemble
  • Pad interior of caliper assembly with clean shop towel, then remove piston assembly using low...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Buick Century cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Alero, Century, Grand Am, Malibu & Vibe -> Precautions
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

When working on or around brake assemblies, care must be taken to prevent breathing asbestos dust, as many manufacturers incorporate asbestos fibers in the production of brake linings. During routine service operations the amount of asbestos dust from brake lining wear is at a low level because of a chemical breakdown during use and a few precautions will minimize exposure.

  • Do not sand or grind brake linings unless suitable local exhaust ventilation equipment is used to prevent excessive asbestos exposure.
  • Wear suitable respirator approved for asbestos dust use during repair procedure...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Buick Century cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake -> Description
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Century Custom 3.1 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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