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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
The height sensing proportioning valve must be adjusted whenever the valve and/or linkage is disassembled or removed for service. In addition, adjustment should be checked if excessive front wheel lock-up is experienced with a lower than desired brake application rate when vehicle is at or near maximum GVWR.
- Raise and support vehicle, leave wheels on and allow axle to hang freely.
- Remove lever retaining nut and disconnect lever from valve shaft, Fig. .
- Rotate valve shaft to permit installation of correct adjustment gauge, Fig. , ensure D shaped ho...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Replacement -> Bravada, S & T Series -> C & K Series -> G Series -> Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
G Series
- Remove brake pipes from master cylinder. Plug pipes to prevent fluid contamination.
- Remove master cylinder attaching nuts and position master cylinder aside.
- Disconnect stop lamp switch electrical connector.
- Remove stop lamp switch retainer from brake pedal pin, then the stop lamp switch from brake pedal support.
- Disconnect power brake unit pushrod from brake pedal.
- Remove attaching nuts, then the power brake unit.
- Reverse procedure to install.
- Torque booster retaining nuts to 27 ft. lbs.
- Torque master cylinder retaining nuts to 27 ft. lbs.
- Torque brake pipe fittings...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Troubleshooting -> Brakes Grab -> Hard Pedal -> Slow Or No Release
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 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 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Astro, Bravada, S & T Series & Safari -> Aztek -> C & K Series -> Duo-Servo -> G Series -> Installation -> Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture -> P Series -> Removal -> Single-Servo -> Tracker
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
C & K Series
Duo-Servo
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark relationship of wheel to hub, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- On models equipped with full-floating axles, remove hub and drum assembly as described in "Drive Axles."
- On models equipped with semi-floating axles, proceed as follows:
- Install pin into park brake lever.
- Mark relationship of drum to axle.
- Remove rear brake drum retainers, as required.
- Remove rear brake drum.
- On all models, remove return springs and shoe guide, Fig. .
- Remove brake hold down springs and pins.
- Disconnect actuator lever and pivot.
- Remove lever return spri...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Precautions
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
When working on or around brake assemblies, care must be taken to prevent breathing asbestos dust, as many manufacturers incorporate asbestos fibers in the production of brake linings. During routine service operations, the amount of asbestos dust from brake lining wear is at a low level because of a chemical breakdown during use and a few precautions will minimize exposure. Do not sand or grind brake linings unless suitable local exhaust ventilation equipment is used to prevent ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
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