1990 Chevrolet Camaro Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1990 Chevrolet Camaro

  • 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:8
  • 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:305, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:305, Engine VIN:, Desg:F
  • 1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS 3.1 V6 GAS, CID:189, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:189, Engine VIN:, Desg:T
  • 1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:305, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:305, Engine VIN:, Desg:E

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Camaro AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> PBR Single Piston Caliper -> SERVICE -> BRAKE SHOE & LINING INSTALLATION -> BRAKE SHOE & LINING REMOVAL -> CALIPER ASSEMBLY -> CALIPER DISASSEMBLY -> CALIPER INSTALLATION -> CALIPER REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 5.0 V8 GAS

BRAKE SHOE & LINING REMOVAL

  • Remove2/3 of the total brake fluid capacity from master cylinder reservoir.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Install two wheel retaining nuts to retain rotor in position.
  • Position one end of a suitable C-clamp against inlet fitting bolt, and the other end against outboard shoe and lining, then tighten clamp as shown, Fig. , until piston fully bottoms in caliper bore.
  • Remove upper guide pin bolt and discard.
  • Loosen lower guide pin bolt, then pivot caliper downward on the lower guide pin bolt to expose the shoe & lining assemblies. Use ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Camaro AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> PBR Single Piston Caliper -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 5.0 V8 GAS

This rear caliper, Fig. , consists of a single piston and an aluminum housing which is suspended in a mounting bracket through two slide pins. Hydraulic pressure, created by applying force to the brake pedal, acts equally against the piston and the bottom of the caliper bore to move the piston outward. This action slides the caliper inward, resulting in a clamping action on the brake rotor. This clamping act...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Camaro AUTOMOBILES

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

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> GENERAL SERVICE -> AIR METHOD -> Delco-Moraine Type -> GAUGE METHOD -> POWER BOOSTER REPLACE -> PRECAUTIONS -> PUSHROD ADJUSTMENT -> Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 5.0 V8 GAS

Two basic types of power assist mechanisms are used: vacuum assist diaphragm assemblies, which use engine vacuum or, in some cases vacuum pressure developed by an external vacuum pump. The second type is a hydraulic pressure assist mechanism, which use pressure developed by an external pump (usually the power steering pump). Both systems act to increase the force exerted on the master cylinder piston by the operator. This in turn increases the hydraulic pressure delivered to the wheel cylinders, while decreasing driver effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance.

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Camaro AUTOMOBILES

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

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM, GENERAL MOTORS -> COMPONENT DESCRIPTION -> BRAKE DISTRIBUTION VALVE & SWITCH -> BRAKE WARNING LAMP SWITCHES -> COMBINATION VALVE -> Failure Warning Switch -> Fluid Level Sensor -> Metering Valve -> Proportioning or Pressure Control Valve -> Testing Warning Lamp Operation
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS 5.0 V8 GAS

BRAKE WARNING LAMP SWITCHES

There are four basic types of brake warning lamp switches as shown,Figs. through . When a pressure differential occurs between the front and rear brake systems, the valves will shuttle toward the side with the low pressure.

In the switch shown inFig. , movement of the differential valve forces the switch plunger upward over the tapered shoulder of the valve to close the switch contacts and light the dual brake warning lamp, signaling a brake system failure.

InFig. , the valve assembly consists of two valves in a common bore that are spring loaded ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Camaro AUTOMOBILES

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

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM, GENERAL MOTORS -> COMPONENT DESCRIPTION -> BRAKE DISTRIBUTION VALVE & SWITCH -> BRAKE WARNING LAMP SWITCHES -> COMBINATION VALVE -> Failure Warning Switch -> Fluid Level Sensor -> Metering Valve -> Proportioning or Pressure Control Valve -> Testing Warning Lamp Operation
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 5.0 V8 GAS

BRAKE WARNING LAMP SWITCHES

There are four basic types of brake warning lamp switches as shown,Figs. through . When a pressure differential occurs between the front and rear brake systems, the valves will shuttle toward the side with the low pressure.

In the switch shown inFig. , movement of the differential valve forces the switch plunger upward over the tapered shoulder of the valve to close the switch contacts and light the dual brake warning lamp, signaling a brake system failure.

InFig. , the valve assembly consists of two valves in a common bore that are spring loaded ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Camaro AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> PBR Dual Piston Caliper -> SERVICE -> BRAKE SHOE & LINING INSTALLATION -> BRAKE SHOE & LINING REMOVAL -> CALIPER ASSEMBLY -> CALIPER DISASSEMBLY -> CALIPER INSTALLATION -> CALIPER REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 5.0 V8 GAS

CALIPER REMOVAL

  • Remove2/3 of the total brake fluid capacity from master cylinder reservoir.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Install two wheel retaining nuts to retain rotor in position.
  • If caliper requires overhaul, remove inlet fitting attaching bolt, then disconnect inlet fitting from caliper housing. Discard the two gaskets, then plug openings in inlet fitting and caliper to prevent loss or contamination of fluid. Do not crimp brake hose, as this may damage internal structure of hose.
  • Remove circlip (11) and retaining pin (7), Fig. , then pull caliper off r...

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