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We have info for following modifications of 1990 GMC V2500 Suburban

  • 1990 GMC V2500 Suburban 6.2 V8 DIESEL, CID:379, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:379, Engine VIN:, Desg:J
  • 1990 GMC V2500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:K

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC V2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC V2500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, GENERAL MOTORS -> COMPONENT DESCRIPTION -> HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVES -> MASTER CYLINDER
Vehicle: 1990 GMC V2500 Suburban 5.7 V8 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 V2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC V2500 Suburban 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 V2500 Suburban 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC V2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC V2500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> Bendix Brake Boosters -> HYDRO-BOOST -> ACCUMULATOR SERVICE -> ASSEMBLE -> BLEEDING BOOSTER -> CLEANING & INSPECTION -> DESCRIPTION -> DISASSEMBLE
Vehicle: 1990 GMC V2500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

DESCRIPTION

The Hydro-Boost system, Fig. , provides an additional cylinder in the brake system. This cylinder contains no brake fluid. The Hydro-Boost cylinder is hydraulically operated, by pressurized fluid from the power steering pump, providing power assist to operate a dual master cylinder brake system.

The booster is composed of two sections; the linkage section and the power section.

The booster is designed so that if a total absence of power assist occurs, the brakes can be applied manually, but somewhat greater pressure on the brake pedal is required.

DISASSEMBLE

  • Place accumulato...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC V2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC V2500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRUM BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> GENERAL INSPECTION -> ADJUSTER MECHANISM -> BACKING PLATE -> BRAKE DRUMS -> BRAKE LININGS & SPRINGS -> PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Vehicle: 1990 GMC V2500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

BRAKE DRUMS

Any time the brake drums are removed for brake service, the braking surface diameter should be checked with a suitable brake drum micrometer at several points to determine if they are within the safe oversize limit stamped on the brake drum outer surface. If the braking surface diameter exceeds specifications, the drum must be replaced. If the braking surface diameter is within specifications, drums should be cleaned and inspected for cracks, scores, deep grooves, taper, out of round and heat spotting. If drums are cracked or heat spotted, they must be replaced. Gr...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC V2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC V2500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Delco-Moraine Single Piston Caliper -> BRAKE PAD, Replace -> INSTALLATION -> REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1990 GMC V2500 Suburban 6.2 V8 DIESEL

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 GMC V2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC V2500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Delco-Moraine Single Piston Caliper -> CALIPER SERVICE -> ASSEMBLE -> DISASSEMBLE -> INSTALLATION -> REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1990 GMC V2500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

REMOVAL

  • Siphon enough brake fluid out of the master cylinder to bring fluid level to1-3 full to avoid fluid overflow when the caliper piston is pushed back into its bore.
  • Raise and support vehicle, remove front wheels.
  • Using a C-clamp, as illustrated in Fig. , push piston back into its bore.
  • Remove two mounting bolts and lift caliper away from disc.

DISASSEMBLE

  • Disconnect hose from the caliper being careful not to lose copper washers.
  • Remove caliper as outlined above.
  • Drain brake fluid from caliper.
  • Pad caliper interior with clean shop towels and apply compressed air to remove piston, Fi...

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