1990 GMC S15 Pickup Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1990 GMC S15 Pickup

  • 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 2.5 L4 GAS, CC:2474, CID:151, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:151, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
  • 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 2.8 V6 GAS, CID:173, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:173, Engine VIN:, Desg:R

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC S15 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC S15 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> BRAKE PADS, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 4.3 V6 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 S15 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC S15 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 2.5 L4 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 S15 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC S15 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRUM BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Drum Brake Service -> Inspection
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 2.8 V6 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC S15 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC S15 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> Delco-Moraine Brake Boosters -> TROUBLESHOOTING -> BRAKES GRAB -> HARD PEDAL -> SLOW OR NO RELEASE
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 2.5 L4 GAS

HARD PEDAL

  • Internal vacuum leak.
  • Faulty control valve.
  • Broken or damaged hydraulic brake lines.
  • Collapsed or damaged vacuum hose.
  • Plugged or loose vacuum fitting.
  • Bad stud welds on front or rear housing on power head.
  • Faulty booster diaphragm.
  • Restricted air filter element.
  • Worn or distorted reaction plate or levers.
  • Cracked or broken pow...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC S15 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC S15 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> Tracker Brake Booster -> IN-VEHICLE SERVICE -> BOOSTER PISTON ROD ADJUSTMENT
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 2.8 V6 GAS

BOOSTER PISTON ROD ADJUSTMENT

  • Pump brake pedal several times, then remove master cylinder from brake booster.
  • With gasket installed on master cylinder, install booster piston rod gauge tool No. J34873-A or equivalent on master...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC S15 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC S15 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, GENERAL MOTORS -> COMPONENT DESCRIPTION -> HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVES -> MASTER CYLINDER
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 4.3 V6 GAS

MASTER CYLINDER

Some vehicles use a conventional tandem master cylinder with two hydraulic pistons operating in line. The primary piston controls the front brake system and the secondary piston controls the rear brake system.

Other models use a master cylinder that operates the same as the conventional master cylinder, but also incorporates a quick take-up feature in the rear chamber to reduce excessive pedal travel which may result from increased fluid displacement required to move the low drag caliper piston out against the rotor.

The quick take-up uses a spring-loaded ball...

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