Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
11. Bleed the brakes in the following sequence:
11.1.
Right rear.
11.2.
Left front.
11.3.
Left rear.
11.4.
Right front.
12. Bleed the brakes in the sequence shown above. Complete the following steps:
12.1. Attach a clear plastic bleeder hose to the bleeder valve at the wheel. Submerge the opposite hose end in a clean container partially filled with
clean brake fluid.
12.2. Slowly open the bleeder valve. Allow the fluid to flow.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the bleeder valves do not leak.
12.3. Close the valve when the fluid begins to flow without any air bubbles. Tap lightly on the caliper or backing plate 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 caliper bleeder valves to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
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Tighten the rear wheel cylinder bleeder valves to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
13. Remove the pressure bleeding equipment, including the J 35589.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir. Fill the reservoir to the proper level if necessary.
16. Reinstall the brake fluid reservoir cap.
16.1.Turn the ignition to the RUN position, then turn off the engine. Apply the brake pedal with moderate force and hold. Note the pedal travel
and feel.
16.2.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. 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.
16.3.If the pedal feels soft or has excessive travel either initially or after the engine starts, use the following procedure.
16.3.1. With the Scan Tool, release then apply each motor 2-3 times and cycle each solenoid 5-10times.
16.3.2. When finished, be sure to apply the front and rear motors in order to ensure the pistons are in the upmost position. DO NOT DRIVE
THE VEHICLE.
16.3.3. If a Scan Tool is not available, remove your foot from the brake pedal, start the engine and allow it to run for at least 10 seconds to
initialize the ABS. DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE.
16.3.4. After 10 seconds, turn the ignition off.
16.3.5. Repeat this initialization procedure 5times in order to ensure that any trapped air has been dislodged. Repeat this pressure bleeding
procedure starting at Step 1.
16.4 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.
