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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 300 (HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESBRAKE SYSTEM VACUUM SOURCE TEST
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Brake System Vacuum Source Test
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Brake System Vacuum Source Test
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- Disconnect the engine vacuum hose from the vacuum brake booster check valve.
- Install a vacuum gage to the engine vacuum hose.
- Start the engine and allow the engine to idle until normal operating temperatures are reached.
- Check to see if the engine vacuum reading is within the specified normal engine vacuum range.
Specification: 47-68 kPa (14-20 in Hg)
- Turn the ignition OFF.
- If the engine vacuum reading is within the specified normal range, proceed to step 10.
- If the engine vacuum reading is NOT within the specified normal range, inspect the engine vacuum hose for the following conditions.
- Tight connection to the engine
- Collapse, deformation or contamination
- Cracks, cuts, dry-rot
- If any of these conditions were found with the engine vacuum hose, replace the hose, then repeat steps 2-4.
- If none of these conditions were found with the engine vacuum hose, then there is an engine vacuum source problem, check the engine vacuum system.
- Remove the vacuum brake booster check valve from the booster.
- Install the check valve to the engine vacuum hose.
- Install the vacuum gage to the check valve.
- Start the engine and allow the engine to idle until normal operating temperatures are reached.
- Turn the ignition OFF.
- Check to see if the engine vacuum reading is maintained within the specified normal engine vacuum range.
Specification: 47-68 kPa (14-20 in Hg)
- If the engine vacuum reading is maintained within the specified normal range, proceed to step 18.
- If the engine vacuum reading is NOT maintained within the specified normal range, replace the brake booster check valve, then repeat steps 11-15.
- Inspect the brake booster check valve grommet for the following conditions:
- Firm connection to the vacuum brake booster
- Deformation or contamination
- Cracks, cuts, dry-rot
- If any of these conditions were found with the check valve grommet, replace the grommet.
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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.