2005 Pontiac Grand AM Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2005 Pontiac Grand AM

  • 2005 Pontiac Grand AM GT 3.4 V6 GAS, CID:207, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:207, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
  • 2005 Pontiac Grand AM SE 3.4 V6 GAS, CID:207, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:207, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
  • 2005 Pontiac Grand AM SE 2.2 L4 GAS, CC:2198, CID:134, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:134, Engine VIN:, Desg:F
  • 2005 Pontiac Grand AM GT1 3.4 V6 GAS, CID:207, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:207, Engine VIN:, Desg:E

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Pontiac Grand AM cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Bleed Sequence -> Manual -> Pressure
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand AM GT1 3.4 V6 GAS

Brake fluid is corrosive to painted surfaces. Care must be taken not to allow brake fluid to come in contact with painted surfaces on vehicle.

When bleeding the brake system, always bleed righthand rear wheel circuit first, followed by the lefthand front, lefthand rear and, finally, righthand front.

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 o...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Pontiac Grand AM cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Delphi DBC 7 -> Description -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) -> Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) -> Enhanced Traction System (ETS) -> System Components -> System Operation -> Traction Control System (TCS) -> Traction Control System (TRAC) On/Off Switch -> Wheel Speed Sensors (WSS)
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand AM SE 2.2 L4 GAS

System Operation

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

The ABS system will control hydraulic pressure in the individual wheel circuits to prevent any wheel from slipping. A separate hydraulic line and specific solenoid valves are provided for each wheel. The ABS can decrease, hold or increase hydraulic pressure to each wheel brake. However, it cannot increase hydraulic pressure above what the master cylinder is transmitting.

Enhanced Traction System (ETS)

The ETS limits wheel slip during acceleration when one or more of the drive wheels are accelerating too rapidly and the brake switch is off. T...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Pontiac Grand AM cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Alero, Century, Grand Am, Malibu & Vibe -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand AM GT1 3.4 V6 GAS

Service Brake

  • 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, proceed as follows:
    • Ensure parking brake is released.
    • Back off parking brake cable adjustment.
    • Remove access hole plug from backing plate, insert screwdriver through hole and push parking brake lever off its stop.
    • Insert punch through hole in splash shield, tap on punch to loosen drum and remove drum.
  • Measure inside diameter of drum using tool Nos. J-21177-A or J-22364-01, or equivalents.
  • Adjust by turning star wheel adjuster. Li...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Pontiac Grand AM cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Alero, Century, Grand Am, Malibu & Vibe -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand AM GT 3.4 V6 GAS

Service Brake

  • 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, proceed as follows:
    • Ensure parking brake is released.
    • Back off parking brake cable adjustment.
    • Remove access hole plug from backing plate, insert screwdriver through hole and push parking brake lever off its stop.
    • Insert punch through hole in splash shield, tap on punch to loosen drum and remove drum.
  • Measure inside diameter of drum using tool Nos. J-21177-A or J-22364-01, or equivalents.
  • Adjust by turning star wheel adjuster. Li...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Pontiac Grand AM cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Bleed Sequence -> Manual -> Pressure
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand AM SE 3.4 V6 GAS

Brake fluid is corrosive to painted surfaces. Care must be taken not to allow brake fluid to come in contact with painted surfaces on vehicle.

When bleeding the brake system, always bleed righthand rear wheel circuit first, followed by the lefthand front, lefthand rear and, finally, righthand front.

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 o...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Pontiac Grand AM cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Rotor, Replace -> All Models Except Century, Grand Prix & Regal -> Century, Grand Prix & Regal
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand AM SE 3.4 V6 GAS

All Models Except Century, Grand Prix & Regal

  • 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.
  • Remove mounting bolts and caliper mounting bracket.
  • Remove rotor from hub and bearing.
  • Reverse procedure to...

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