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We have info for following modifications of 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup

  • 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL, CID:379, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:379, Engine VIN:, Desg:J
  • 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS, CID:454, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:454, Engine VIN:, Desg:N

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRUM BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Drum Brake Service -> Installation -> 1990-91 C & K SERIES w/NON-SERVO BRAKES -> EXCEPT TRACKER, 1990-91 C & K SERIES w/NON-SERVO BRAKES -> TRACKER
Vehicle: 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL

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

  • Lubricate parking brake lever fulcrum with suitable brake lube, then attach lever to brake shoe. Ensure lever operates smoothly.
  • Connect brake shoes with adjusting screw spring, then position adjusting screw. Ensure adjusting screw star wheel does not contact adjusting screw spring after installation, and also ensure RH thread adjusting screw is installed on left side of vehicle and LH thread adjusting screw is installed on right side of vehicle. When brake shoe installation is completed, ensure star wheel lines up with adjustin...

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Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> COMPONENT REPLACEMENT -> EHCU MODULE -> FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR -> REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
Vehicle: 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS

EHCU MODULE

The EHCU module is not serviceable and must be replaced as a unit. Refer to Fig. when replacing the unit.

  • Bleed brake booster by depressing brake pedal several times.
  • Remove washer tank attaching bolts, then position aside.
  • Remove EHCU electrical connectors.
  • Disconnect module brake lines. Use caution not to get brake fluid on paint or electrical connections.
  • Remove upper to lower bracket assembly attaching bolts.
  • Remove EHCU module and upper bracket assembly from vehicle.
  • Remove upper mounting bracket to EHCU module attaching bolts.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting...

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Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Delco-Moraine Single Piston Caliper -> BRAKE PAD, Replace -> INSTALLATION -> REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 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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Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC V3500 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 V3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 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 V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, GENERAL MOTORS -> MASTER CYLINDER SERVICE -> Assemble -> BENDIX TYPE -> CAST IRON TYPE -> COMPOSITE TYPE -> DELCO MORAINE TYPE -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> TRACKER MODELS
Vehicle: 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS

DELCO MORAINE TYPE

COMPOSITE TYPE

Refer to Figs. and when performing the following procedures.

Disassemble
  • Remove master cylinder from vehicle.
  • Remove reservoir cover and diaphragm. Discard old brake fluid in reservoir.
  • Inspect cover and diaphragm. Replace if cut, cracked or deformed.
  • Remove fluid level switch and proportioner valve assembly, if equipped.
  • Depress primary piston and remove lock ring.
  • Plug primary fluid outlet (outlet nearest to cowl when master cylinder is installed), then apply compressed air into secondary fluid outlet to remove primary and secondary pistons.
  • R...

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Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL

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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