Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
NOTE: Always re-install rubber bleed screw cap after bleeding.
6. Bleed the serviced disc brake caliper.
MANUAL BLEEDING
NOTE: When the brake system is emptied or partially emptied, fluid may not flow from the bleeder screws during normal bleeding. It may be
necessary to prime the system by performing the Master Cylinder Bleeding procedure. See: Brake Bleeding/Service and Repair
1. To bleed brake system, position suitable box wrench on bleeder fitting. Attach rubber drain tube to bleeder fitting. The end of tube should fit
snugly around bleeder fitting.
2. Submerge free end of the tube in container partially filled with clean brake fluid and loosen bleeder fitting approximately three-quarters of a turn.
3. Have assistant push brake pedal down slowly through its full travel. Close bleeder fitting and return the brake pedal to full release position.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until air bubbles cease to appear at submerged end of bleeder tube.
5. When fluid is completely free of air bubbles, secure bleeder fitting and remove bleeder tube.
6. Refill brake master cylinder reservoir after each system is bled and install master cylinder reservoir cap and gasket. Make sure diaphragm type
gasket is properly positioned in master cylinder reservoir cap. When bleeding operation is completed, fluid level should be between MAX line and
4.0 mm (0.16 inch) below.
7.
If necessary, Repeat this procedure for the opposite front caliper.
8. If necessary, Repeat this procedure for the opposite diagonal system.
9. After disc brake service, make sure disc brake pistons are returned to their normal positions and shoe and lining assemblies are properly seated.
This is accomplished by applying brake pedal several times until normal pedal travel is established.
10. Check pedal feel. If brake pedal feels spongy repeat bleed procedure,perform additional bleeding procedures, Refer to Brakes - Service and
Repair, or perform diagnosis procedure. See: Brake Bleeding/Service and Repair See: Testing and Inspection/Symptom Related Diagnostic
Procedures
11. Fill brake master cylinder with specified brake fluid to between MAX line and 4 mm (0.16 inch) below MAX line on reservoir. Use High
Performance DOT-3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid .
CAUTION:Failure to tighten lug nuts in a star pattern may result in high rotor runout, which will speed up the development of brake roughness,
shudder and vibration.
12. Install wheel and tire assembly on vehicle. Tighten lug nuts to 115-142 Nm (85-104 ft.lbs) using Accutorq Lug Nut Socket or equivalent on a 1/2
inch air impact wrench, or use a torque wrench.
13. Lower vehicle.
14. Road test vehicle.
Removal and Installation
