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We have info for following modifications of 1990 GMC K1500 Pickup

  • 1990 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 1990 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 6.2 V8 DIESEL, CID:379, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:379, Engine VIN:, Desg:C
  • 1990 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:305, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:305, Engine VIN:, Desg:H
  • 1990 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 1990 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 1990 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 6.2 V8 DIESEL, CID:379, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:379, Engine VIN:, Desg:C
  • 1990 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:305, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:305, Engine VIN:, Desg:H
  • 1990 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:K

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC K1500 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 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 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 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1990 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 4.3 V6 GAS

The Bendix single piston sliding caliper disc brake is standard equipment on some truck applications, while on other trucks it is used only in Hydro-Boost power brake applications with both front disc brakes and 4 wheel disc brakes. On 4 wheel disc brakes, the front and rear systems are identical.

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Service -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1990 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 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 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC K1500 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 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.0 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 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> BRAKE PADS, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS

The procedures to remove & install the brake pads are outlined under "Caliper Service," "Remova... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> Delco-Moraine Brake Boosters -> POWER BRAKE UNIT, Replace -> 1990-91 C & K SERIES -> ASTRO & SAFARI VAN -> CABALLERO & EL CAMINO -> FULL SIZE EXCEPT 1990-91 C & K SERIES -> LUMINA APV, SILHOUTTE & TRANS SPORT -> S/T 10 & 15 & BRAVADA
Vehicle: 1990 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS

CABALLERO & EL CAMINO

  • Remove vacuum hose from check valve and master cylinder retaining nuts.
  • Pull master cylinder forward so it clears mounting studs and move to one side. Support cylinder to avoid stress on hydraulic lines.
  • Remove power unit to dash nuts.
  • Remove brake pedal pushrod retainer and disconnect pushrod from pin.
  • Remove power brake unit from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

ASTRO & SAFARI VAN

  • Disconnect master cylinder from power brake unit.
  • Disconnect power brake unit pushrod from brake pedal.
  • Remove power brake unit retaining nuts and the power brake unit.
  • Rev...

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