Riviera V6-231 3.8L VIN C SFI (1989)
FIGURE 3
4.
Loosen the left front brake fitting at the hydraulic brake unit. The left front brake pipe assembly is the forward most pipe on the bottom of the
brake hydraulic unit. (See Figure 1)
5.
Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly and wheel covers, if so equipped. To provide adequate clearance, turn the front wheel to the left.
6.
Loosen the left front brake line fitting at the hose end. (See Figure 2)
7.
Remove the left front brake pipe assembly. The brake pipe is attached to a clip which is held in place at the engine compartment frame rail (See
Figure 3). Remove the clip with the brake line assembly and attach it to the replacement brake pipe assembly (part number 3521577).
8.
Route the new brake pipe assembly into position and finger tighten the fitting at the brake hydraulic unit. Verify that the left front brake pipe
assembly is properly positioned before tightening.
9.
Tighten the brake fitting at the left front wheel 15 N-m (11 lb. ft.).
10.
Tighten the line at the brake hydraulic unit 12 N-m (9 lb. ft.).
11.
Secure the left front brake pipe clip into the inner fender in the engine compartment.
12.
Verify that brake lines do not contact the cruise control servo bracket or cruise cable. Verify that all brake pipes do not contact each other in the
area of the brake hydraulic unit and cruise control servo bracket. Bend brake pipes away (rearward) from the left front pipe to maintain a minimum
of 15 mm (.6 in.) clearance, if required.
13.
Replace all electrical connections.
14.
Bleed left front brake circuit. Follow proper bleeding procedure in Section 5E of the Service Manual.
15.
Turn ignition on, check for leaks, and proper brake pedal "feel" and effort.
16.
Replace left front tire and wheel assembly and wheel cover, if so equipped.
17.
Install Campaign Identification Label and remove fender cover and close hood.
18.
Verify that brake system is operating properly.
