1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup

  • 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
  • 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 6.5 V8 DIESEL, CID:395, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:395, Engine VIN:, Desg:F
  • 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS, CID:454, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:454, Engine VIN:, Desg:J

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 6.5 V8 DIESEL

The procedures to remove & install the brake pads are outlined under "Caliper Service, Removal" and "Caliper S... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> 1992-94 -> 1992-94 Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport -> 1993-96 Astro/Safari & 1995-96 S & T Series -> 1995-96 -> Automatic Apply Parking Brakes -> Bravada, 1992 Astro/Safari & 1992-94 S & T Series -> C & K Series -> Control Rod Adjustment -> Duo-Servo Brakes -> Except 1992-94 Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport -> G-Van & P Series -> Lever Type -> Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport -> Manual Parking Brake -> Non-Servo Brakes -> Optional Method -> Pedal Type -> Propeller Shaft Type -> Service Brake -> Standard Method -> Tracker
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 6.5 V8 DIESEL

Service Brake

Except 1992-94 Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport

These brakes have self-adjusting shoe mechanisms that assure correct lining-to-drum clearances at all times. The automatic adjusters operate only when the brakes are applied as the vehicle is moving rearward or when the car comes to an uphill stop.

Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment is necessary after the brake shoes have been relined or replaced, or when the length of the adjusting screw has been changed during some other service operation.

Frequent usage of an automatic transmission forward ra...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Delco-Moraine Brake Boosters -> Troubleshooting -> Brakes Grab -> Hard Pedal -> Slow Or No Release
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS

Hard Pedal

  • Internal vacuum leak.
  • Faulty control valve.
  • Broken or damaged hydraulic brake lines.
  • Collapsed or damaged vacuum hose.
  • Plugged or loose vacuum fitting.
  • Bad stud welds on front or rear housing on power head.
  • Faulty booster diaphragm.
  • Restricted air filter element.
  • Worn or distorted reaction plate or levers.
  • Cracked or broken pow...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Rotor Replacement -> 2WD Models -> 4WD Models
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 6.5 V8 DIESEL

4WD Models

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove tire and wheel.
  • Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
  • On K1500 and K2500 models, remove rotor.
  • On K3500 models proceed as follows:
    • Remove hub retaining nut.
    • Remove four hub/rotor retaining bolts on back side of spindle.
    • Using suitable wheel puller, remove rotor assembly.
  • On K1500 and K2500 models, reverse procedure to install, tightening all bolts to specifications. Install caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
  • On K3500 models, reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque hub nut to 173 ft. lbs
    • Torque hub and bear...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Rotor Replacement -> 2WD Models -> 4WD Models
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS

4WD Models

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove tire and wheel.
  • Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
  • On K1500 and K2500 models, remove rotor.
  • On K3500 models proceed as follows:
    • Remove hub retaining nut.
    • Remove four hub/rotor retaining bolts on back side of spindle.
    • Using suitable wheel puller, remove rotor assembly.
  • On K1500 and K2500 models, reverse procedure to install, tightening all bolts to specifications. Install caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
  • On K3500 models, reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque hub nut to 173 ft. lbs
    • Torque hub and bear...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1992 -> 1993 S & T SERIES -> 1993-94 C & K SERIES & 1994 S & T SERIES -> 1993-95 -> 1995 S & T SERIES -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> C & K Series -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> RWAL System -> S & T Series -> ZPRWAL System
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

1992

Diagnostic trouble codes can be accessed by connecting a TECH 1 or equivalent scan tool or by manually grounding the Assembly Line Diagnostic Link (ALDL) connector. To manually ground the ALDL connector, connect a jumper wire between terminals A and H, Fig. , and observe the flashes of the brake warning lamp. Note the following when performing the Diagnostic Circuit Check to access diagnostic trouble codes:

  • When terminals are jumped, count number of short flashes starting from initial long flash, include long flash in count.
  • The count se...

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