Complete digital official shop manual contains service, maintenance, and troubleshooting information for the Cadillac STS 2005–2013. Diagnostic and repair procedures are covered in great detail to repair, maintain, rebuild, refurbish or restore your vehicle like a professional mechanic in local service/repair workshop. This cost-effective quality manual is 100% complete and intact as should be without any missing pages. It is the same factory shop manual used by dealers that guaranteed to be fully functional to save your precious time.

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2011 BRAKES Hydraulic Brakes - STS
BRAKE PIPE AND HOSE INSPECTION
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution .
1. Visually inspect all of the brake pipes for the following conditions:
Kinks, improper routing, missing or damaged retainers
Leaking fittings, excessive corrosion
2. If any of the brake pipes exhibited any of the conditions listed, then the identified pipe, or pipes, require replacement.
3. Ensure that the vehicle axles are properly supported at ride height in order to maintain the proper relationship of the flexible brake hoses to the chassis.
Fig. 5: Identifying Flexible Brake Hose Failure Conditions
4. Visually inspect all of the flexible brake hoses for the following conditions:
Kinks (1), improper routing, twists, chafing, missing or damaged retainers
Leaking connections, cracking, dry-rot, blisters, bulges
5. If any of the flexible brake hoses exhibited any of the conditions listed, then the identified flexible brake hose, or hoses require replacement.
6. Squeeze the flexible brake hoses with firm finger pressure to check for soft spots (2), indicating an internal restriction. Check the entire length of each flexible brake hose.
7. If any of the flexible brake hoses were found to have soft spots (2), then the identified flexible brake hose, or hoses require replacement.
BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD INSPECTION
Fig. 6: View of Brake Pedal Pushrod
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
1. Disconnect the brake pedal pushrod (1) from the brake pedal.
2. Inspect the brake pedal pushrod eyelet bushing (2), if equipped, for cracks and/or excessive wear.
3. Reposition the pedal pushrod boot (3) toward the front of the vehicle to expose as much of the pedal pushrod (1) as possible.
4. Inspect the brake pedal pushrod (1) for straightness.
5. If the brake pedal pushrod eyelet bushing (2) exhibited cracks and/or excessive wear, then the bushing requires replacement.
6. If the brake pedal pushrod (1) is not straight, then the pushrod requires replacement.
7. Return the pedal pushrod boot (3) to its original position on the pedal pushrod (1).
8. Connect the brake pedal pushrod (1) to the brake pedal.
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLING
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution .
1. Visually inspect the brake fluid level through the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid level is at or below the half-full point during routine fluid checks, the brake system should be inspected for wear and possible brake fluid leaks.
3. If the brake fluid level is at or below the half-full point during routine fluid checks, and an inspection of the brake system did not reveal wear or brake fluid leaks, the brake fluid may be topped-off up to the maximum-fill level.
4. If brake system service was just completed, the brake fluid may be topped-off up to the maximum-fill level.
5. If the brake fluid level is above the half-full point, adding brake fluid is not recommended under normal conditions.
6. If brake fluid is to be added to the master cylinder reservoir, clean the outside of the reservoir on and around the reservoir cap prior to removing the cap and diaphragm. Use only GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT (LHD)
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