1996 GMC C2500 Suburban Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1996 GMC C2500 Suburban

  • 1996 GMC C2500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
  • 1996 GMC C2500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL, CID:395, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:395, Engine VIN:, Desg:F
  • 1996 GMC C2500 Suburban 7.4 V8 GAS, CID:454, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:454, Engine VIN:, Desg:J

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC C2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC C2500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Precautions -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> General
Vehicle: 1996 GMC C2500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL

Brake Lines & Linings

Remove one of the front wheels and inspect the brake disc, caliper and linings.

Do not allow any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that all linings be replaced in sets when worn or damaged.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the disc. If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pumping is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickne...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC C2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC C2500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Rotor Replacement -> 2WD Models -> 4WD Models
Vehicle: 1996 GMC C2500 Suburban 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 GMC C2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC C2500 Suburban 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 GMC C2500 Suburban 7.4 V8 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

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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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC C2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC C2500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Rotor Replacement -> 2WD Models -> 4WD Models
Vehicle: 1996 GMC C2500 Suburban 5.7 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 GMC C2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC C2500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Precautions -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> General
Vehicle: 1996 GMC C2500 Suburban 7.4 V8 GAS

Brake Lines & Linings

Remove one of the front wheels and inspect the brake disc, caliper and linings.

Do not allow any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that all linings be replaced in sets when worn or damaged.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the disc. If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pumping is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickne...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC C2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC C2500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Delco-Moraine Single Piston Caliper -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1996 GMC C2500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL

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