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  • 1990 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:8
  • 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:J

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

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

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> TOYOTA/GM SINGLE DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> ADJUSTMENTS -> Assembly -> Booster Pushrod -> Brake Pedal -> Brakes Drag -> Brakes Grab -> Disassembly -> Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient -> Low Or Spongy Brake Pedal -> OVERHAUL -> TROUBLESHOOTING
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

ADJUSTMENTS

Brake Pedal
  • With engine running and brake pedal in rest position, measure distance between face of pedal and floor mat.
  • If distance is not 5.79-6.18 inches, adjust pedal height as follows:
    • Remove left lower instrument panel trim section and air duct.
    • Loosen stop lamp switch sufficiently to gain clearance for pedal adjustment.
    • Loosen locknut and rotate pedal pushrod as needed to obtain specified pedal height, then tighten locknut.
    • Adjust position of brake light switch so that plunger lightly contacts pedal stopper and brake lamps are off when pedal is release...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> BRAKE DISC SERVICE
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

Servicing of disc brakes is extremely critical due to the close tolerances required in machining the brake disc to insure proper brake operation.

The maintenance of these close controls of the shape of the rubbing surfaces is necessary to prevent brake roughness. In addition, the surface finish must be non-directional and maintained at a micro inch finish. This close control of the rubbing surface finish is necessary to avoid pulls and erratic performance, and to promote long lining life and equal lining wear of both left and right brakes.

In light of the foregoing remarks, ref...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> PBR Single Piston Caliper -> PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENTS
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Release parking brake lever, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove rear wheels then install lug nuts on two opposite wheel studs to hold brake rotor in position.
  • Back caliper pistons into bores.
  • Loosen parking brake cable adjusting nut until there is no tension on parking brake shoes.
  • Turn each brake rotor until parking brake shoe star adjuster is visible through hole in rotor.
  • Adjusting one side at a time, tighten adjuster until rotor cannot be turned by han...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> TESTING PROPORTIONING VALVE
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

When a premature rear wheel slide is obtained on a brake application, it usually is an indication that the fluid pressure to the rear wheels is above the 50% reduction ratio for the rear line pressure and that malfunction has occurred within the proportioning valve.

To test the valve, install gauge set shown in Fig. in brake line between master cylinder and proportioning valve, and at outpu...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

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

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Corvette (Bosch ABS II Type) -> DIAGNOSIS -> 1990 -> 1990-91 Models -> 1991 -> ACCESSING FAULT CODES -> CLEARING CODES -> CODE DEFINITION -> DESCRIPTION -> Diagnostic Display Mode -> Diagnostic Enable Line Procedure -> DIAGNOSTIC TESTS -> Ignition Cycle Default -> Mode F0: ABS Data List -> Mode F1: History Data -> Mode F2: Trouble Codes -> Mode F3: ABS Snapshot -> Mode F4: ABS Tests -> PRELIMINARY DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS -> REQUIRED TEST EQUIPMENT -> Tech 1 Clear Codes Procedure -> TECH 1 DIAGNOSTICS
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

1990-91 Models

DESCRIPTION

The Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) monitors its own performance and certain input and output signals to determine if a system malfunction has occurred. Most ABS self-diagnostics are performed by the controller after the vehicle reaches 1.7 mph. For this reason, the vehicle must be road tested to check for malfunctions that will set fault codes.

The Built-In Test Equipment (BITE) test is performed once during each ignition cycle when the vehicle reaches 3-11 mph. The BITE test cycles each solenoid valve and the pump motor to test component operation. The...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

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

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> TOYOTA/GM SINGLE DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> ADJUSTMENTS -> Assembly -> Booster Pushrod -> Brake Pedal -> Brakes Drag -> Brakes Grab -> Disassembly -> Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient -> Low Or Spongy Brake Pedal -> OVERHAUL -> TROUBLESHOOTING
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 5.7 V8 GAS

ADJUSTMENTS

Brake Pedal
  • With engine running and brake pedal in rest position, measure distance between face of pedal and floor mat.
  • If distance is not 5.79-6.18 inches, adjust pedal height as follows:
    • Remove left lower instrument panel trim section and air duct.
    • Loosen stop lamp switch sufficiently to gain clearance for pedal adjustment.
    • Loosen locknut and rotate pedal pushrod as needed to obtain specified pedal height, then tighten locknut.
    • Adjust position of brake light switch so that plunger lightly contacts pedal stopper and brake lamps are off when pedal is release...

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