1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN

  • 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
  • 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN 6.5 V8 DIESEL, CID:395, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:395, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
  • 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN 7.4 V8 GAS, CID:454, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:454, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
  • 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN 6.5 V8 DIESEL, CID:395, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:395, Engine VIN:, Desg:F
  • 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN 7.4 V8 GAS, CID:454, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:454, Engine VIN:, Desg:J

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Description
Vehicle: 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN 7.4 V8 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 four wheel disc brakes. On four wheel disc brakes, the front and rear systems are ident...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Accumulator Service -> Assemble -> Booster Bleed -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN 4.3 V6 GAS

Disassemble

  • Place accumulator compressor tool No. J-26889, or equivalent, around end of accumulator.
  • Install nut onto stud as shown in Fig. , then depress the accumulator with a C-clamp.
  • Remove retainer by using a punch.
  • Release C-clamp and remove accumulator compressor tool.
  • Remove accumulator, O-ring, retainer, plug and spring, Fig. .
  • Remove retainer, output pushrod, baffle, piston return spring and retainer.
  • Using a suitable saw, cut off eyelet of pedal rod, then remove the boot.
  • Remove nut, bracket and bolts, then separate cover from housing.
  • Remove piston assembly and seal...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Bendix Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Description
Vehicle: 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN 5.7 V8 GAS

The caliper assembly slides on its mounting surfaces. Upon brake application, hydraulic pressure against the pistons force the inboard pad against the inboard si...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN 7.4 V8 GAS

Master Cylinder

Some vehicles use a conventional tandem master cylinder with two hydraulic pistons operating in-line. The primary piston controls the front brake system and the secondary piston controls the rear brake system.

Other models use a master cylinder that operates the same as the conventional master cylinder, but also incorporates a quick take-up feature in the rear chamber to reduce excessive pedal travel which may result from increased fluid displacement required to move the low drag caliper piston out against the rotor.

The quick take-up uses a spring-loaded ball check val...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN 7.4 V8 GAS

The procedures to remove and install the brake pads are outlined under "Cali... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Rotor Replacement -> 2WD Models -> 4WD Models
Vehicle: 1997 GMC P35/P3500 VAN 7.4 V8 GAS

2WD Models

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove tire and wheel.
  • Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
  • Remove axle cap bolts from hub/rotor, then axle shaft.
  • Remove axle outer locknut, washer and adjuster nut.
  • Remove hub/rotor from spindle, Fig. . Do not damage spindle threads or outer bearing.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Inspect and replace parts and apply high-temperature wheel bearing grease where necessary.
    • Torque inner wheel bearing adjusting nut to 50 ft. lbs. to seat bearings.
    • Back off adjusting nut to torque if 35 ft. lbs. while rotating hub.
    • Final...

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