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We have info for following modifications of 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup

  • 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
  • 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL, CID:395, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:395, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
  • 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:305, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:305, Engine VIN:, Desg:M
  • 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
  • 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 6.5 V8 DIESEL, CID:395, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:395, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
  • 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:305, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:305, Engine VIN:, Desg:M

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Delco-Moraine Single Piston Caliper -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> System Service -> 1992-95 -> 1996 -> Astro & Safari -> Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) -> Brake System Bleed -> C & K Series -> Combination Valve -> Component Replacement -> Electro-Hydraulic Control Unit (EHCU)/Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) Module -> Electro-Hydraulic Control Unit Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (EHCU/BPMV) Module -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) -> Except S & T Series w/VCM & VCM-A -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor -> Pressure Bleed -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor -> S & T Series -> S & T Series w/VCM & VCM-A -> Two-Person (Manual) Bleed
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.7 V8 GAS

Brake System Bleed

1992-95
Electro-Hydraulic Control Unit Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (EHCU/BPMV) Module

The EHCU/BPMV Module should be bled after replacement or if air is trapped in the unit. If bleeding is required, the module must be bled thoroughly before the wheel cylinders and calipers.

There are two bleeders on top of the unit that appear to be normal bleeders, Fig. . These are modulator bleeders and must remain closed when the unit is not pressurized.

The internal bleeders are on either side of EHCU/BPMV module. The valves are used to open the internal passages within the E...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC K1500 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 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup 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 K1500 Pickup Sierra 4.3 V6 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 K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.0 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS

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