Repair 7

Modern vehicles, such as a 1997 Chevrolet, may have an anti-lock braking system (ABS) that prevents the wheels from locking in an emergency stop. The brake controller is also known as an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). It monitors the rotational speed of each wheel and decreases the braking force to a wheel that is rotating significantly slower than the other wheels. The procedure for installing an EBCM is generally the same for most Chevrolets made between 1997 and 2000.

Instructions

1

Locate the EBCM. Its under the dashboard to the left of the steering column.

2

Squeeze the pressure tabs on the bracket for the EBCM to release it from its bracket.

3

Detach the electrical wiring harness from the EBCM, and remove the EBCM from the vehicle.

4

Plug the electrical wiring harness into the new EBCM. The harness will make an audible click when the connection is secure.

5

Install the new EBCM to its mounting bracket and secure it in place with the pressure tabs on the bracket.

6

Connect a bi-directional scan tool to terminal 9 of the data link connector (DLC). The DLC is in the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. Read and correct any diagnostic trouble codes related to the braking system. Disconnect the bi-directional scan tool from the data link connector once youve read and addressed the codes.

Changing the brake lights on your 1998 Isuzu Amigo yourself will save you money and time, and it is a relatively simple task you can perform at home. Have all supplies handy before you start to make the job go more smoothly.

Instructions

1

Remove the three screws that hold the brake light cover on your Isuzu Amigo by using the Phillips screwdriver. The first screw is located between the bumper and the cover. The other two screws are located on each side of the cover in the small black areas that resemble vents.

2

Slide the assembly straight back so the bulb is accessible.

3

Unscrew the bulb by turning it counterclockwise.

4

Screw in the new bulb by turning it clockwise. The new bulb should be model number 1157.

5

Screw the three screws back in place with the Phillips screwdriver. Tighten them enough that the light assembly does not leak or rattle around.

The Ford Explorer is an SUV manufactured by the Ford Motor Company since 1990. It was introduced as a replacement for the Ford Bronco II. The Ford Explorer brake lights provide an essential contribution to the safety of the vehicle. If they burn out, they should be replaced immediately. Troubleshooting the brake lights is a simple procedure that only requires a few tools.

Instructions

Wiring Check

1

Turn off the engine of the Explorer. Open the rear door.

2

Use the screwdriver to unfasten the two screws behind the taillight assembly.

3

Remove the assembly from the vehicle. Check the electrical connection. Plug it in firmly. If the lights are still not working, there may be a problem with the bulb.

Bulb Replacement

4

Remove the socket from the taillight assembly.

5

Pull the bulb straight out. Use a paper towel to firmly push in the replacement bulb.

6

Place the taillight assembly back into the vehicle.

7

Reinstall the two screws, and close the rear door. If the lights still do not work, there may be an issue with the brake light fuses.

Fuse Replacement

8

Open the drivers side door of the Explorer.

9

Open the fuse block, located on the left side of the instrument panel.

10

Remove the fuse block cover, and locate the fuses numbered "3" and "7." If they are broken, pull them out with your hand.

11

Replace the fuses with a fuse of identical amperage.

12

Close the fuse block, and close the drivers side door.

The brakes in most vehicles, excepting large trucks and the like, are operated hydraulically -- that is, by the pressure of a working fluid. This fluid is carried in lines that run under the body of the car, and these lines are fixed to the car with brake line clips.

What is a Brake Line Clip?

Brake line clips are small metal clips, usually cast or punched out of sheet metal or, increasingly, of plastic. They have a half-circle depression in them to accommodate the relatively small girth of the brake line. There are two holes on either side of this depression. These match with holes in the underside of the car body frame, with small bolts being used to fix the clips and the brake line to the body of the car.

Reason 1: Mechanical Stress

Brake lines are often made of metal, and are semi-flexible. Nonetheless, the bottom of a car is a hostile environment. Brake line clips protect the break line by keeping it from hanging below the bottom of the car, where it could get snagged on debris or terrain. They also protect the line from the undue stress that would be imposed by allowing the line to simply hang below the car, which could pull it loose of its couplings at either end.

Reason 2: Corrosion Protection

By keeping the brake lines up against the bottom of the car, the brake line clips perform a secondary service by keeping them from getting as caked in road salt and water as they otherwise might. This helps prevent undue corrosion.

Everyone knows that brake lights are extremely important features of a vehicle. Theyre there to keep ourselves and other drivers safe, and when brake lights burn out or get damaged, its imperative that we replace them as soon as possible. Replacing the trunk brake light on a 1995 Honda Civic wont take you long, and all you will need for the job is a screwdriver and a new bulb.

Instructions

1

Open the trunk. Disconnect the electrical wires from the hold-down clip by sliding them out toward the center of the vehicle.

2

Detach the two screws from the bulb holder using a Phillips screwdriver. Remove the bulb holder from the brake light assembly.

3

Verify which bulb needs to be replaced by having someone press the brake pedal while you look at the lights.

4

Push the bulb gently into the housing and turn it counterclockwise until it comes loose.

5

Insert the new bulb into the socket by pressing it in slightly and turning it clockwise until it locks into place. Test the new bulb before moving to the next step.

6

Reinstall the bulb holder assembly and reattach it with the two screws. Tighten the screws using a Phillips screwdriver. Place the wires back in their original location in the hold-down clip. Close the trunk.

The parking brake on a Subaru consists of a lever in the passenger compartment that is connected to a rod with a "T" fitting and a cable running to each rear wheel. When you pull the lever, the cables activate the parking brake drums and hold the vehicle. It is possible for these cables to stretch and be difficult to engage. If you hear more than six clicks when you lift the lever, your parking brake needs adjustment.

Instructions

1

Check the braking system on your Subaru to ensure that all air has been bled and the hydraulic system is adjusted properly and functioning as designed. Complete any repairs or adjustments to this system before adjusting the parking brake. Apply the parking brake several times while counting the clicks. If the number is more than five or six you will tighten the cable, less and you will loosen it.

2

Remove the center console by carefully using the trim stick to pry up the console trim cover. Remove the console cover and tray and then the console.

3

Use a small wrench to loosen the lock nut on the adjuster while holding the adjustment nut with another wrench. Turn the adjuster nut counter-clockwise to loosen the assembly. Snug the nut by hand and apply the brake. If it is still out of adjustment, continue tightening the adjustment nut until you have the proper number of clicks.

4

Tighten the lock nut against the adjusting nut using two wrenches. Reinstall the console, console tray and console cover. Reinstall the console trim cover.

Fixing the brake lights on your 1998 Lincoln Continental will take just a few minutes and you can do it without any tools. The taillight assembly in your Lincoln is accessible from the inside of the trunk and uses a 1157 bulb to illuminate the brake and taillights. The 1157 bulb is commonly available from any auto parts store, a dealer or department stores.

Instructions

1

Open the trunk of your car and pull the trim away from the back of the trunk directly behind the taillight assembly. Locate the bulb socket on the back of the assembly, grasp it with your fingers and turn it counterclockwise.

2

Pull the socket and bulb out of the assembly. Press in slightly on the bulb and turn it counterclockwise. Pull it straight out of the socket. Discard the old bulb.

3

Insert a new 1157 bulb into the socket, depress it slightly, and rotate the bulb clockwise to lock it into the socket. Insert the bulb and socket into the rear of the taillight assembly and then turn it clockwise to lock it in place.

4

Push the trim panel up over the taillight assembly and close the trunk.