1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup

  • 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL, CID:379, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:379, Engine VIN:, Desg:C
  • 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:305, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:305, Engine VIN:, Desg:H
  • 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS, CID:454, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:454, Engine VIN:, Desg:N

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Delco-Moraine Single Piston Caliper -> CALIPER SERVICE -> ASSEMBLE -> DISASSEMBLE -> INSTALLATION -> REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 4.3 V6 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> TROUBLESHOOTING -> BRAKE RATTLE -> BRAKE ROUGHNESS OR CHATTER; PEDAL PUMPING -> CALIPER BRAKE FLUID LEAK -> EXCESSIVE PEDAL EFFORT -> EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL -> HEAVY BRAKE DRAG -> NO BRAKING EFFECT WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED -> PULL, UNEVEN OR GRABBING BRAKES -> REAR BRAKES LOCKING ON APPLICATION
Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 5.0 V8 GAS

EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL

  • Worn brake linings.
  • Disc pads knock back after cornering or rough road travel.
  • Piston and linings not properly seated or positioned.
  • Insufficient fluid in system.
  • Loose wheel bearing adjustment.
  • Damaged or worn caliper piston seal.
  • Improper booster pushrod adjustment.
  • Pads out of flat more than .005 inch.
  • Rear brake automatic adjusters inoperative.
  • Improperly ground rear brake shoes.

BRAKE ROUGHNESS OR CHATTER; PEDAL PUMPING

  • Excessive lateral runout of rotor.
  • Rotor excessively out of parallel.

EXCESSIVE PEDAL EFFORT

  • Frozen or seized pistons.
  • Brake fluid, oil or grease on ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> TROUBLESHOOTING
Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL

Refer to Figs. throug...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, GENERAL MOTORS -> MASTER CYLINDER, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 7.4 V8 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 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Service -> CHECKING COMPLAINTS
Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 5.0 V8 GAS

Diagnose power brakes systems as if two separate systems exist. Check for faults in the regular brake system first. If no problem exists in the regular brake system, diagnosis the power brake circuit is necessary. For a quick check of proper power unit operation, press the brake pedal firmly and then start the engine. The pedal should fall away slightly and less pressure should be needed to maintain the pedal in any position. On vacuum suspended power units, air will rush into the air intake when the brakes are applied.

To perform another check, remove the stop light switch, ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, GENERAL MOTORS -> MASTER CYLINDER, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 5.7 V8 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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