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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
- On models equipped with manual brake system, disconnect master cylinder pushrod from brake pedal.
- On all models, disconnect all wire conne...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Kelsey-Hayes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Delco LOC II -> General Service Precautions -> Radio Security System -> Theftlock
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Radio Security System
Theftlock
If the Theftlock system is active when battery power is interrupted, the customers security code must be entered to restore proper function of the radio. To unlock a secured radio after power loss, proceed as follows:
- "LOC" appears with ignition in On position.
- Press "NM" and "000" will appear on display.
- Press "NM" again to make last two digits agree with security code.
- Press "HR" to make first 1 or 2 digits agree with security code.
- Press "AM-FM" to select code entered. "SEC" wi...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Kelsey-Hayes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1997 Astro -> 1997 C & K Series -> 1997 G-Series -> 1997 P-Series -> 1997 S & T Series -> 1997-99 -> 1997-99 Except 1999 Sierra & Silverado -> 1997-99 G Van & P Series -> 1998 Astro -> 1998 C & K Series -> 1998 G-Series -> 1998 P-Series -> 1998 S & T Series -> 1999 Astro -> 1999 C & K Series Except Sierra & Silverado -> 1999 G-Series -> 1999 P-Series -> 1999 S & T Series -> 1999 Sierra & Silverado -> 2000 Astro -> 2000 C & K Series except Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> 2000 G-Series -> 2000 S & T Series -> 2000 Sierra -> 2000 Silverado -> 2000 Suburban -> 2000 Tahoe -> 2000 Yukon -> 2000-01 -> 2000-01 G Van -> 2001 Astro -> 2001 C & K Series -> 2001 G-Series -> 2001 S & T Series -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Astro, Safari & S & T Series -> C & K Series -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Pin ID -> Diagnostic Process -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Enhanced Diagnostics -> G Van & P Series -> Intermittents & Poor Connections -> Temperature Vs. Resistance -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) can only be read by connecting a suitably programmed scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC) and following the tool manufacturer instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Refer to Figs. and , for Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) interpretation.
Wiring Diagrams
Refer "Wiring Diagrams" in "Vehicle Systems"
Connector Pin ID
On 2000 S & T Series only, ensure correct anti-lock brake system connector pin identifications are used.
[[table data]]Diagnostic Process
- Inspect master cylinder reservoir fluid level and for possible fluid...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Kelsey-Hayes -> System Service -> 1997-2000 C & K Series Except 1999-2000 Sierra, Silverado & 2000 Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> 1997-2000 w/310 ABS -> 1999-2000 Sierra, Silverado & 2000 Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & 2001 C & K Series -> 2000-01 w/325 ABS -> Astro & Safari -> Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) -> Brake System Bleed -> C & K Series Except C3500HD -> C3500HD -> Component Replacement -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor -> G Van -> Installation -> Manual Bleed -> P Series -> Pressure Bleed -> Removal -> S & T Series
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Gravity and vacuum bleeding procedures are not recommended for use with the anti-lock brake system. The manual bleed procedure is the preferred method, although pressure bleeding is also possible. Do not pump the brake pedal during the bleeding process, as fluid aeration may occur.
Manual Bleed
- Raise and support vehicle, then connect a clear plastic tube to brake bleed screw at righthand rear wheel.
- Place free end of tube in a glass jar partially filled with clean brake fluid. Ensure end of tube remains submerged in fluid and master cylinder reservoir is kept full.
- ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder Bleed -> Parking Brake Bleed -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS
Manual Bleed
- If vehicle is equipped with power brakes, remove vacuum reserve by applying brakes several times with engine off.
- Fill master cylinder reservoirs with suitable brake fluid. Ensure to always keep master cylinder reservoirs at least half full during entire bleeding procedure.
- If master cylinder is suspected to have air in the bore, it must be bled first. To bleed master cylinder, proceed as follows:
- Disconnect forward brake pipe connection at master cylinder.
- Allow brake fluid to fill master cylinder bore until it begins to flow from forward pipe connector port.
- Connect ...
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