Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1996LUMINA APV VAN PASSENGERREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMBLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEMPRESSURE BLEEDINGBRAKE CYLINDER/CALIPER
1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV Van Passenger
Brake Cylinder/Caliper
1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV Van PassengerSECTION Brake Cylinder/Caliper
- Raise and support vehicle. Attach a clear hose to right rear bleeder valve and submerge other end of hose in container of brake fluid. Open bleeder valve. Allow fluid to flow until no air bubbles are seen in hose. Tap lightly on caliper or backing plate to free trapped air. Close valve and repeat procedure on left rear, right front and left front bleeder valves.
- Remove pressure bleeding equipment and check reservoir level. Turn ignition on. Apply moderate force to brake pedal, noting travel and feel. If pedal is firm and travel is not excessive, start engine and recheck. If okay, go to step 5). If pedal feels soft or has excessive travel, go to next step.
- To ensure all trapped air has been removed from the brake control assembly, connect Tech 1 scan tool to DLC. Using Tech 1, release then apply each ABS motor 2-3 times and cycle each ABS solenoid 5-10 times. When finished, apply front and rear motors to return pistons to upper position. DO NOT drive vehicle. Repeat pressure bleeding procedure.
- If Tech 1 scan tool is not available, with foot off brake pedal run engine for at least 10 seconds to initialize ABS. DO NOT drive vehicle. After 10 seconds, turn ignition off. Repeat procedure 5 times to ensure trapped air has been dislodged from brake control assembly. Repeat pressure bleeding procedure.
- Road test vehicle, making several normal (non ABS) stops from a moderate speed.
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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.