1996 GMC Safari Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

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 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Brake Boosters -> Power Brake Unit Replacement -> Astro & Safari -> C & K Series -> Full Size Except C & K Series
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

Astro & Safari

For power brake unit replacement procedures, refer to "Delco Moraine Brake Boosters."

Full Size Except C & K Series

Before disconnecting lines from power unit, depress and release brake pedal several times to allow pressure to discharge from accumulator.

  • On P30 motor home, raise and support vehicle.
  • On all models, remove master cylinder to power brake unit attaching nuts, then position master cylinder aside. Do not disconnect brake lines from master cylinder.
  • Disconnect hydraulic lines from power brake unit. Plug all lines and ports to prevent fluid loss and ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

The Bendix single piston sliding caliper disc brake is standard equipment on some truck applications, while on other trucks it is used only in Hydro-Boost power brake applications with both front disc brakes and 4 wheel disc brakes. On 4 wheel disc brakes, the front and rear systems are identical.

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

Removal

  • Siphon 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir serving front disc brakes.
  • Raise vehicle, support on jack stands and remove front wheels.
  • Bottom caliper piston in bore. Insert a screwdriver between inboard shoe and piston, then pry piston back into bore. The piston can also be bottomed in the bore with a large C-clamp, Fig. .
  • Remove support key retaining screw.
  • Drive caliper support key and spring from steering knuckle with a suitable drift and hammer, Fig. .
  • Lift caliper from anchor plate and off rotor, Fig. . Hang caliper from coil spring with wire. Do not allow cal...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-lock Brakes -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> Description -> Except S & T Series w/VCM & VCM-A -> S & T Series w/VCM & VCM-A
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

Except S & T Series w/VCM & VCM-A

This braking system, Figs. through , is designed to reduce the occurrence of wheel lock-up during severe braking conditions. To accomplish this function, the system regulates hydraulic brake line pressure by using an Electro-Hydraulic Control Unit (EHCU) module or a Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV). The EHCU/BPMV module has two types of valves: isolation valves, which maintain separate pressure for each front wheel and combine pressure for the rear wheels, and dump valves, which "dump" pressure to each front wheel separately and rear wheels comb...

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