1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup

  • 1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2.5 L4 GAS, CC:2474, CID:151, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:151, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
  • 1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2.8 V6 GAS, CID:173, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:173, Engine VIN:, Desg:R

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2.8 V6 GAS

The Rear Wheel Anti-Lock (RWAL) system, Fig. , reduces the occurrence of rear wheel lockup during severe braking by regulating rear hydraulic line pressure. Pressure applied to the rear wheel brakes is regulated by a control valve assembly located under the master cylinder. The control valve consists of a dump valve which releases hydraulic pressure into an accumulator, and an isolation valve which holds rear brake pressure. Operation of the dump valve and isolation valve is controlled by an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) which is mounted next to the master cylinder.

The ECU receives ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> Delco-Moraine Brake Boosters -> SINGLE DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> Assemble -> BOOSTER SERVICE -> DESCRIPTION -> Disassemble -> OPERATION
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2.5 L4 GAS

DESCRIPTION

These power brake units, Figs. and , are a combination vacuum-hydraulic brake booster of the vacuum suspended type which use engine intake manifold vacuum and atmospheric pressure for its power.

These units consist of a vacuum power section and an hydraulic master cylinder section. The vacuum power section contains a power piston with rolling diaphragm mechanism and power piston return spring.

The control valve is made up of an air valve and floating vacuum control valve assembly. The reaction mechanism consists of an hydraulic piston, reaction plate and a series...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Chevrolet S10 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 S10 Pickup 2.8 V6 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 S10 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Delco-Moraine Single Piston Caliper -> BRAKE PAD, Replace -> INSTALLATION -> REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2.5 L4 GAS

REMOVAL

  • Remove caliper assembly as outlined above.
  • Remove inboard pad with retainer spring. Dislodge outboard pad and position caliper on the front suspension so the brake hose will not support the weight of the caliper.
  • Remove two sleeves from inboard ears of the caliper.
  • Remove four rubber bushings from the grooves in each of the caliper ears.

INSTALLATION

  • Lubricate new sleeves, rubber bushings, bushing grooves and mounting bolt ends with Delco Silicone Lube or equivalent.
  • Install new bushings and sleeves in caliper ears. Position the sleeve so that the end toward the pad is flush...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> SYSTEM SERVICE -> ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) -> Except G, R, P & V Models -> G, R, P & V Models -> ISOLATION/DUMP VALVE ASSEMBLY -> SPEED SENSOR -> SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATION
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2.5 L4 GAS

ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU)

Do not touch electrical connections and pins or allow them to come into contact with brake fluid.

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors from ECU.
  • Pry up tab at rear of ECU and remove unit toward front of vehicle.
  • Slide unit into bracket until tab locks into hole.
  • Inspect electrical connectors for brake fluid contamination, clean with alcohol as needed, then connect electrical connectors to ECU.

ISOLATION/DUMP VALVE ASSEMBLY

  • Disconnect brake lines from control valve, the plug lines and open fittings.
  • Remove bolts (25) securing...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRUM BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Drum Brake Service -> Removal -> 1990-91 C & K SERIES w/NON-SERVO BRAKES -> EXCEPT TRACKER & 1990-91 C & K SERIES w/NON-SERVO BRAKES -> TRACKER
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2.8 V6 GAS

EXCEPT TRACKER & 1990-91 C & K SERIES w/NON-SERVO BRAKES

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove brake drum. If brake lining is dragging on brake drum, back off brake adjustment by rotating adjustment screw. Refer to individual truck chapter for procedure. If brake drum is rusted or corroded to axle flange and cannot be removed, lightly tap flange to drum mounting surface with a suitable hammer.
  • Using brake spring pliers or equivalent, unhook primary and secondary return springs, Figs. through . Observe location of brake parts being removed to aid during ins...

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