Brake system of the car Chevrolet Lumina 1

Brake system technical data
General characteristics Type of brake fluid - see chapter 1 Disc brakes Brake Disc Thickness: Standard - 1.043" Minimum after sanding - 0.972 in Minimum Drive...

General information about the brake system
Brake system of conventional type The vehicles described in this manual are equipped with hydraulic front and rear brake systems. The front brakes are disc...

Replacing disc brake pads
Attention! Disc brake pads should be replaced on both front wheels at the same time - never replace them on just one wheel. Also, remember that the dust...

Removal, repair and installation of a support of disk brakes
Attention! On vehicles equipped with ABS, this procedure should not be performed as special tools will be required to properly bleed the brakes. Take the...

Check, removal and installation of a brake disk
Examination 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, raise the vehicle and secure it on stands. Remove the wheel and tighten the three wheel nuts (flat side to disc), to hold...

Checking and replacing the brake pads of the rear brakes
Attention! Brake pads should be changed on both rear wheels at the same time - never change pads on just one wheel! Also, remember that the dust generated in...

Removal, repair and installation of the rear working brake cylinder
Attention! This operation should not be performed on vehicles equipped with ABS, since special tools are required to properly bleed such brakes. Take the...

Removal, overhaul and installation of the main brake cylinder
Attention! This operation should not be performed on vehicles equipped with ABS, since special tools are required to properly bleed such brakes. Take the...

Checking and replacing brake hoses and brake lines
Examination 1. Approximately every 6 months, lift the vehicle, securely jack it up and check the brake hoses connected to the steel brake pipes on the front...

Bleeding the brake system
Warning 1. On vehicles equipped with ABS, this procedure should not be performed because special tools are required to properly bleed the brakes. Take the car...

Parking brake adjustment
1. Tighten the parking brake lever exactly three clicks. 2. Raise the vehicle and secure it on stands. 3. Be sure to generously lubricate the equalizer nut...

Removal and installation of parking brake cables
Front cable 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and secure it to stands. 2. Loosen equalizer nut (adjusting nut) and separate the front cable from the connector...

Check, removal and installation of the vacuum amplifier of brakes
Note. This procedure only applies to vehicles that are not equipped with ABS. 1. The vacuum brake booster does not require maintenance, except for the periodic...

Removal, installation and adjustment of the brake light switch
Withdrawal 1. The brake light switch is located on the bracket on top of the brake pedal. The switch turns on the brake lights at the rear of the vehicle when...