1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup

  • 1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL, CID:379, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:379, Engine VIN:, Desg:C
  • 1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL, CID:379, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:379, Engine VIN:, Desg:J
  • 1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:305, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:305, Engine VIN:, Desg:H
  • 1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:K

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL

This braking system Fig. is designed to reduce the occurrence of wheel lock-up during severe braking conditions. To accomplish this function, the system regulates hydraulic brake line pressure by using an Electronic Hydraulic Control Unit (EHCU) module. This control module has two types of valves. Isolation valves which maintain pressure to each front wheel separately and rear wheels combined. Dump valves which dump pressure to each front wheel separately and rear wheels combined. These valves are controlled by a microcomputer which is part of the EHCU module. During a severe brak...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> TROUBLESHOOTING -> BRAKE RATTLE -> BRAKE ROUGHNESS OR CHATTER; PEDAL PUMPING -> CALIPER BRAKE FLUID LEAK -> EXCESSIVE PEDAL EFFORT -> EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL -> HEAVY BRAKE DRAG -> NO BRAKING EFFECT WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED -> PULL, UNEVEN OR GRABBING BRAKES -> REAR BRAKES LOCKING ON APPLICATION
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 4.3 V6 GAS

EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL

  • Worn brake linings.
  • Disc pads knock back after cornering or rough road travel.
  • Piston and linings not properly seated or positioned.
  • Insufficient fluid in system.
  • Loose wheel bearing adjustment.
  • Damaged or worn caliper piston seal.
  • Improper booster pushrod adjustment.
  • Pads out of flat more than .005 inch.
  • Rear brake automatic adjusters inoperative.
  • Improperly ground rear brake shoes.

BRAKE ROUGHNESS OR CHATTER; PEDAL PUMPING

  • Excessive lateral runout of rotor.
  • Rotor excessively out of parallel.

EXCESSIVE PEDAL EFFORT

  • Frozen or seized pistons.
  • Brake fluid, oil or grease on ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> Bendix Brake Boosters -> TROUBLESHOOTING -> ACCUMULATOR LEAK-DOWN, SYSTEM DOES NOT HOLD CHARGE -> GRABBY BRAKES OR BOOSTER CHATTERS/PEDAL VIBRATES -> SLOW BRAKE PEDAL RETURN
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS

SLOW BRAKE PEDAL RETURN

  • Excessive seal friction in booster.
  • Faulty spool action.
  • Restriction in return line from booster to pump reservoir.
  • Damaged input rod end.

GRABBY BRAKES OR BOOSTER CHATTERS/PEDAL VIBRATES

  • Faulty spool action caused by contamination in ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Chevrolet K2500 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 K2500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS

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 K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> Tracker Brake Booster -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 5.0 V8 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 K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRUM BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Drum Brake Service -> Inspection
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Inspect components for damage or unusual wear. Replace as necessary.
  • Inspect backing plate attaching bolts, and ensure they are tight.
  • Inspect wheel cylinders. Excessive fluid indicates cup leakage and need for wheel cylinder replacement. A slight amount of fluid is always present and is considered normal, act...

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