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We have info for following modifications of 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup

  • 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
  • 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL, CID:395, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:395, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
  • 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:305, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:305, Engine VIN:, Desg:M
  • 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
  • 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra XC 6.5 V8 DIESEL, CID:395, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:395, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
  • 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:305, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:305, Engine VIN:, Desg:M

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> General System Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 4.3 V6 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-roundness and heat spotting. If drums are cracked or heat spotted, they must be ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Delco-Moraine Single Piston Caliper -> 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: 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 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 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Brake Boosters -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 5.0 V8 GAS

In order to properly service power brake systems, a thorough understanding of the power assist system is necessary. These systems provide a mechanical assist, acting to increase the force applied to the master cylinder piston by the driver while decreasing the effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance.

Hydraulic assist units incorporate a basic open center spool valve, hydraulic cylinder and an accumulator assembly in a common housing. When the brake pedal is depressed, the hydraulic piston moves forward closing off fluid relief passages, the spool valve applies flui...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Delco-Moraine Brake Boosters -> POWER BRAKE UNIT REPLACEMENT -> Astro & Safari -> C & K Series -> Full Size Except C & K Series -> Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport -> S/T Series & Bravada
Vehicle: 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra XC 6.5 V8 DIESEL

Astro & Safari

  • 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.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Full Size Except C & K Series

  • Remove master cylinder attaching nuts and position master cylinder aside. Do not disconnect brake lines from cylinder.
  • Disconnect power brake unit pushrod from brake pedal.
  • Remove attaching nuts, then the power brake unit.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

S/T Series & Bravada

  • Disconnect master cylinder assembly and vacuum hose from power br...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.7 V8 GAS

Refer to "Troubleshooting," as out...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1996 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 GAS

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