1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO Repair Guide

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To install:
9. Install the new line or hose, starti
ng with the end farthest from the master
cylinder. Connect the other end, then confirm that both fittings are correctly
threaded and turn smoothly using finger pressure. Make sure the new line
will not rub against any ot her part. Brake lines must be at least 1/2 in.
(13mm) from the steering column and other moving parts. Any protective
shielding or insulators must be rein stalled in the original location.
WARNING - Make sure the hose is NO T kinked or touching any part of the
frame or suspension after installation. These conditions may cause the hose to
fail prematurely.
10. Using two wrenches as bef ore, tighten each fitting.
11. Install any retaining clips or brackets on the lines.
12. If removed, install the wheel and tire assemblies, then carefully lower the
vehicle to the ground.
13. Refill the brake master cylinder re servoir with clean, fresh brake fluid,
meeting DOT 3 specifications. Pr operly bleed the brake system.
14. Connect the negative battery cable.

BLEEDING

Fig. 1: Caliper bleeding

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Fig. 2: Master cylinder bleeding
The purpose of bleeding the brakes is to expel air trapped in the hydraulic
system. The system must be bled whenever the pedal feels spongy, indicating
that compressible air has ent ered the system. It must also be bled whenever the
system has been opened, repaired or the fluid appears dirty. You will need a
helper for this job.
CAUTION - Never reuse brake fluid which has been bled from the brake system
1. The sequence for bleeding is right rear , left rear, right front and left front. If
the car has power brakes, remove the vacuum by applying the brakes
several times. Do not run the engine while bleeding the brakes.
2. Clean all the bleeder screws. You ma y want to give each one a shot of
penetrating solvent to loosen it; seiz ure is a common problem with bleeder
screws, which then break off, sometimes requiring replacement of the part to
which they are attached.
3. Fill the master cylinder with good quality brake fluid.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air. Don't leave the master cylinder or the
fluid container uncovered any longer t han necessary. Be careful handling the
fluid; it eats paint. Check the level of the fluid often when bleeding and refill the
reservoirs as necessary. Don't let them run dry or you will have to repeat the
process.
4. Attach a length of clear vinyl t ubing to the bleeder screw on the wheel
cylinder. Submerge the other end of the tube into a clear, clean jar half filled
with brake fluid.

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5. Have your assistant sl
owly depress the brake pedal. As this is done, open
the bleeder screw 3/4 of a turn and allow the flui d to run through the tube.
Then close the bleeder screw before the pedal reaches the end of its travel.
Have your assistant slo wly release the pedal. Rep eat this process until no
air bubbles appear in the expelled fluid.
6. Repeat the procedure on the other three br akes, checking the level of fluid in
the master cylinder reservoir often.
7. Upon completion, check the brak e pedal for sponginess and the brake
warning light for unbalanced pressure . If necessary, repeat the entire
bleeding procedure.

FRONT DISC BRAKES

CAUTION - Some brake pads contain asbest os, which has been determined to
be a cancer causing agent. Never clean the brake surfaces with compressed
air! Avoid inhaling any dust from any brake surface! When cleaning brake
surfaces, use a commercially available brake cleaning fluid.

BRAKE PADS

CAUTION - Some brake pads contain asbest os, which has been determined to
be a cancer causing agent. Never clean the brake surfaces with compressed
air! Avoid inhaling any dust from any brake surface! When cleaning brake
surfaces, use a commercially available brake cleaning fluid.

INSPECTION
The pad thickness should be inspected ever y time that the tires are removed for
rotation. The outer pad can be checked by looking in each end, which is the
point at which the highest rate of wear occurs. The inner pad can be checked by
looking down through the inspection hole in the top of the caliper. If the
thickness of the pad is worn to within 0.030 in. (0.8mm) of the rivet at either end
of the pad, all the pads should be replaced.
Always replace all pads on both front wheel s at the same time. Failure to do so
will result in uneven braking action and premature wear.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

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Fig. 1: Compress the piston with a C-clamp

Fig. 2: Remove the caliper bolts

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Fig. 3: Lift off the caliper

Fig. 4: Remove the inner pad

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Fig. 5: Remove the outer pad

Fig. 6: Install the inner pad retaining clip

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Fig. 7: Bend the outboard pad ears after installation
1. Siphon
2/3 of the brake fluid from the ma ster cylinder reservoir. Loosen the
wheel lug nuts and raise the car. Remove the wheel.
2. Position a C-clamp across the caliper and press on the pads. Tighten it until
the caliper piston bottoms in its bore.
If you haven't removed some brake fluid from the master cylinder, it may
overflow when the piston is retracted.
3. Remove the C-clamp.
There are 2 different calip ers being used, a single pist on or dual piston design.
The single piston design uses either an Allen head bolt, regular bolt or Torx®
head bolt to secure the caliper to the mounting bracket. Do not use a socket in
place of the Torx® socket, otherwise damage to the bolt may occur. The dual
piston caliper uses a slide pin and ci rclip to secure it to the bracket.

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4. Remove the mounting bo
lts, if equipped with single piston caliper or the
circlip and pin, if equipped with dual piston ca liper. Inspect the bolts for
corrosion and replace as necessary.
5. Remove the caliper fr om the steering knuckle an d suspend it from the body
of the car with a length of wire. Do not allow the caliper to hang by its hose.
6. Remove the pad retaining springs and remove the pads from the caliper.
7. Remove the plastic sleeves and the rubber bushings from the mounting bolt
holes.
8. Obtain a pad replacem ent kit. Lubricate and install the new sleeves and
bushings with a light coat of silicone grease.
9. Install the retainer spring on the i nboard pad, if equipped with single piston
caliper.
A new spring should be included in the pad replacement kit.
10. Install the new inboard pad into the caliper with the wear sensor at the
leading end of the shoe duri ng forward wheel rotation.
11. Install the outboard pad into the caliper.
12. Use a large pair of slip joint plie rs to bend the outer pad ears down over the
caliper, if equipped with t he single piston caliper.
13. Install the calip er onto the steering knuckle. Tighten the mounting bolts to
21-35 ft. lbs. (28-47 Nm), if equipped. In stall the wheel and lower the car. Fill
the master cylinder to its proper le vel with a good quality brake fluid.
14. Pump the brake pedal slowly a nd firmly 3 times with the engine running
before attempting to move the vehicle; bleed the brakes as required.
BRAKE CALIPER

CAUTION - Some brake pads contain asbest os, which has been determined to
be a cancer causing agent. Never clean the brake surfaces with compressed
air! Avoid inhaling any dust from any brake surface! When cleaning brake
surfaces, use a commercially available brake cleaning fluid.

REMOVAL & INSTALATION