1991 GMC R3500 Pickup Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup

  • 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL, CID:379, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:379, Engine VIN:, Desg:J
  • 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS, CID:454, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:454, Engine VIN:, Desg:N

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> Delco-Moraine Brake Boosters -> SINGLE DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> Assemble -> BOOSTER SERVICE -> DESCRIPTION -> Disassemble -> OPERATION
Vehicle: 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS

DESCRIPTION

These power brake units, Figs. and , are a combination vacuum-hydraulic brake booster of the vacuum suspended type which use engine intake manifold vacuum and atmospheric pressure for its power.

These units consist of a vacuum power section and an hydraulic master cylinder section. The vacuum power section contains a power piston with rolling diaphragm mechanism and power piston return spring.

The control valve is made up of an air valve and floating vacuum control valve assembly. The reaction mechanism consists of an hydraulic piston, reaction plate and a series...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> Delco-Moraine Brake Boosters -> SINGLE DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> Assemble -> BOOSTER SERVICE -> DESCRIPTION -> Disassemble -> OPERATION
Vehicle: 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS

DESCRIPTION

These power brake units, Figs. and , are a combination vacuum-hydraulic brake booster of the vacuum suspended type which use engine intake manifold vacuum and atmospheric pressure for its power.

These units consist of a vacuum power section and an hydraulic master cylinder section. The vacuum power section contains a power piston with rolling diaphragm mechanism and power piston return spring.

The control valve is made up of an air valve and floating vacuum control valve assembly. The reaction mechanism consists of an hydraulic piston, reaction plate and a series...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup 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: 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL

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 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Delco-Moraine Single Piston Caliper -> BRAKE PAD, Replace -> INSTALLATION -> REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup 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 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, GENERAL MOTORS -> HEIGHT SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE, Adjust
Vehicle: 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL

The height sensing proportioning valve must be adjusted whenever the valve and/or linkage is disassembled or removed for service. In addition, adjustment should be checked if excessive front wheel lock-up is experienced with a lower than desired brake application rate when vehicle is at or near maximum GVWR.

  • Raise and support vehicle leaving wheels on, and allow axle to hang free (no load condition).
  • Remove lever retaining nut and disconnect lever from valve shaft, Fig. .
  • Rotate valve shaft to permit installation of correct adjustment gauge, Fig. ,...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 GMC R3500 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: 1991 GMC R3500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS

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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