1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup

  • 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL, CID:379, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:379, Engine VIN:, Desg:C
  • 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL, CID:379, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:379, Engine VIN:, Desg:J
  • 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:305, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:305, Engine VIN:, Desg:H
  • 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:K

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> Tracker Brake Booster -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup 4.3 V6 GAS

This unit, Fig. , uses a single vacuum diaphragm with an effective diameter of 7 inches to mechanically increase brake application force with engine vacuum...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> Bendix Brake Boosters -> POWER BRAKE UNIT, Replace -> 1990-91 C & K SERIES -> ASTRO VAN & SAFARI VAN -> CABALLERO & EL CAMINO -> FULL SIZE EXCEPT 1990-91 C & K SERIES
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL

CABALLERO & EL CAMINO

Pump brake pedal several times with engine off to deplete accumulator of fluid.

  • Remove two nuts attaching master cylinder to booster, then move master cylinder away from booster with brake lines attached.
  • Remove three hydraulic lines from booster. Plug and cap all lines and outlets.
  • Remove retainer and washer securing booster pushrod to brake pedal arm.
  • Remove four nuts attaching booster unit to dash panel.
  • From engine compartment, loosen booster from dash panel and move booster pushrod inboard until it disconnects from brake pedal arm. Remove spring wa...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> Tracker Brake Booster -> IN-VEHICLE SERVICE -> BOOSTER PISTON ROD ADJUSTMENT
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup 4.3 V6 GAS

BOOSTER PISTON ROD ADJUSTMENT

  • Pump brake pedal several times, then remove master cylinder from brake booster.
  • With gasket installed on master cylinder, install booster piston rod gauge tool No. J34873-A or equivalent on master...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Service -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL

In order to properly service power brake systems, a thorough understanding of the various power assist systems is necessary. These systems provide a mechanical assist, acting to increase the force applied to the master cylinder piston by the driver while decreasing the effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance. Two basic types of power assist mechanisms are used: vacuum assist diaphragm assemblies which use engine vacuum and in some cases vacuum from an external vacuum pump, and hydraulic assist assemblies which use hydraulic pressure developed by an external pump (...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> Tracker Brake Booster -> POWER BRAKE UNIT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL

Refer to Fig. , when replacing power brake unit.

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove master cylinder as follows:
    • Remove air cleaner assembly, then the reservoir lead wire and pressure limit valve wire at electrical connectors.
    • Remove fluid from reservoir using a syringe.
    • Disconnect and plug three brake fluid lines from master cylinder assembly.
    • Remove heat protector bolt from master cylinder bracket.
    • Remove two master cylinder ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> DIAGNOSIS & TESTING -> DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS -> DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT CHECK -> READING TROUBLE CODES -> WIRING DIAGRAMS
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup 5.0 V8 GAS

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Refer to "Wiring Diagrams" in "Vehicle Systems."

READING TROUBLE CODES

Trouble codes are accessed by connecting a jumper wire between terminals A and H of the underdash ALDL connector and observing the flashes of the brake warning lamp. Note the following when performing the Diagnostic Circuit Check to access trouble codes.

  • When the terminals are jumped, count the number of short flashes starting from the initial long flash and including the long flash in the count.
  • The count sequence will repeat as long as the ALDL connector terminals are jumped with the ignition on.
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