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+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> Delco-Moraine Brake Boosters -> TANDEM DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> Assemble -> BOOSTER SERVICE -> DESCRIPTION -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 4.3 V6 GAS

DESCRIPTION

These units, Figs. and , have a vacuum power chamber that consists of a front and rear shell, a housing divider, front and rear diaphragm and plate assemblies, an hydraulic pushrod and a diaphragm return spring.

The unit operates in much the same manner as the Single Diaphragm unit described above. The diaphragm and plate assemblies use the pressure differential created by engine intake manifold vacuum and atmospheric pressure to assist the hydraulic pushrod.

BOOSTER SERVICE

Disassemble
  • Remove boot, silencer, vacuum check valve, grommet and front housing seal Fig. ...

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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 -> MASTER CYLINDER, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 2.5 L4 GAS

  • On vehicles w/manual brakes, disconnect master cylinder push rod from brake pedal.
  • On all models, disconnect all wire connectors from mas...

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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 2.5 L4 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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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 -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 4.3 V6 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 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 -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 2.8 V6 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 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 -> Delco-Moraine Single Piston Caliper -> BRAKE PAD, Replace -> INSTALLATION -> REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 4.3 V6 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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