Buick Regal: Hydraulic Brake System Description and Operation
System Component Description
The hydraulic brake system consists of the following:
Hydraulic Brake Master Cylinder Fluid Reservoir
Contains supply of brake fluid for the hydraulic brake system.
Hydraulic Brake Master Cylinder
Converts mechanical input force into hydraulic output pressure.
Hydraulic output pressure is distributed from the master cylinder through two hydraulic circuits, supplying diagonally-opposed wheel apply circuits.
Hydraulic Brake Pressure Balance Control System
Regulates brake fluid pressure delivered to hydraulic brake wheel circuits, in order to control the distribution of braking force.
Pressure balance control is achieved through dynamic rear proportioning (DRP), which is a function of the ABS modulator. Refer to ABS Description and Operation for specific information on the operation of DRP.
Hydraulic Brake Pipes and Flexible Brake Hoses
Carries brake fluid to and from hydraulic brake system components.
Hydraulic Brake Wheel Apply Components
Converts hydraulic input pressure into mechanical output force.
System Operation
Mechanical force is converted into hydraulic pressure by the master cylinder, regulated to meet braking system demands by the pressure balance control system, and delivered to the hydraulic brake wheel circuits by the pipes and flexible hoses. The wheel apply components then convert the hydraulic pressure back into mechanical force which presses linings against rotating brake system components.
SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
SPECIAL TOOLS
CH 28662
J 28662
Brake Pedal Effort Gauge
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CH 29532- B
J 29532-B
Pressure Brake Bleeder, or equivalent
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CH 35798
J 35798
Brake Pressure Bleeder Adapter
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CH 45405
J 45405
Brake Pipe Flaring Kit
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SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components
NOTE:
All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced
with NEW after removal.
Applicati
DTC C028F
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diag
SEE MORE:
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement
Special Tools
J-42572 Drive Shaft Seal Clamp Pliers
Disassembly Procedure
1. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft - Remove
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side
2. Place the wheel drive shaft horizontally in a bench vise.
3.
Using a side cutter or oth
Description and Operation
General
The differential carrier assembly is located in the rear subframe and the
drive shafts extend from it to each respective
rear wheel. The final drive gear consists of a hypoid gear and a differential.
The assembly is bolted to the subframe
with 4 bolts.
The splines-equipped pinion shaft fo
