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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1982CAVALIER L4-112 1.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMBRAKE CALIPERSERVICE AND REPAIRCALIPER ASSEMBLY
1982 Chevrolet Cavalier L4-112 1.8L
Caliper Assembly
1982 Chevrolet Cavalier L4-112 1.8LSECTION Caliper Assembly
Seating dust boot in caliper:
1. Lubricate piston seal with clean brake fluid, then install piston seal into caliper bore groove. Check to ensure that piston seal is not twisted.
2. Lubricate caliper bore with clean brake fluid.
3. Insert piston into caliper bore, then force piston down until piston bottoms in bore.
4. Position outer diameter of dust boot in caliper housing counterbore, then seat boot as shown in Fig. 10.
5. Install bleeder screw on caliper housing.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.