Lumina V6-3.1L VIN J (2000)
6.2.
When the air flow ceases, immediately tighten the tube nut.
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Tighten the tube nut to modulator 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
7. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
Important: The brakes must be bled in the sequence indicated.
1. Right rear
2. Left front
3. Left rear
4. Right front
Important: Ensure that the bleeder valves do not leak.
8. Perform the following steps in order to bleed the wheel brakes in the sequence shown indicated.
8.1.
Attach a clear plastic bleeder hose (3) to the bleeder valve at the wheel.
8.2.
Submerge the opposite hose end in a clean container (2) partially filled with clean brake fluid.
8.3.
Slowly open the bleeder valve and allow the fluid to flow.
8.4.
Close the valve when the fluid begins to flow without any air bubbles. Tap lightly on the caliper (1) in order to dislodge any trapped air
bubbles.
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Tighten the front caliper bleeder valves to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.).
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Tighten rear wheel cylinder bleeder valves to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
9. Bleed air pressure from tank to avoid fluid spill. Remove the pressure bleeding equipment, including the J 35589.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir. Fill the reservoir to the proper level if necessary.
12. Reinstall the brake fluid reservoir cap.
13. Turn the ignition to the RUN position, then turn off the engine.
14. Apply the brake pedal with moderate force and hold the brake pedal. Note the pedal travel and feel.
15. If the pedal feels firm and constant and pedal travel is not excessive, start the engine. With the engine running, re-check the pedal travel.
16. If the pedal travel is still firm and constant and pedal travel is not excessive, perform a road test on the vehicle. Make several normal (non-ABS)
stops from a moderate speed in order to ensure proper brake system function. Allow adequate cooling time between stops.
