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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 -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Blazer, Bravada & Jimmy -> Disassemble -> Front -> Inspection -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal -> Sierra & Silverado
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS
Removal
Front
- Siphon brake fluid out of master cylinder until fluid level is approximately 1/3 full, this will prevent fluid overflow when caliper piston is pushed back into its bore.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheels.
- Push piston back into its bore using suitable C-clamp, Fig. .
- Remove two caliper mounting bolts and lift caliper off of rotor.
Rear
Blazer, Bravada & Jimmy
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark position of wheel to hub for installation reference.
- Remove wheel assembly.
- Remove mounting bolt and disconnect brake hose fitting from caliper. Discard gaskets and plug brake h...
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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 -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Rattle -> Brake Roughness Or Chatter; Pedal Pumping -> Caliper Brake Fluid Leak -> Excessive Pedal Effort -> Excessive Pedal Travel -> Heavy Brake Drag -> No Braking Effect When Brake Pedal Is Depressed -> Pull, Uneven Or Grabbing Brakes -> Rear Brakes Locking On Application
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS
Excessive Pedal Travel
- Worn brake linings.
- Disc pads knock back after cornering or rough road travel.
- Piston and linings not properly seated or positioned.
- Insufficient fluid in system.
- Loose wheel bearing adjustment.
- Damaged or worn caliper piston seal.
- Improper booster pushrod adjustment.
- Pads out of flat more than .005 inch.
- Rear brake automatic adjusters inoperative.
- Improperly ground rear brake shoes.
Brake Roughness Or Chatter; Pedal Pumping
- Excessive lateral runout of rotor.
- Rotor excessively out of parallel.
Excessive Pedal Effort
- Frozen or seized pistons.
- Brake fluid, oil or grease on ...
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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+.
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Replacement -> Astro & Safari -> C & K Series -> G Series -> P Series
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS
Astro & Safari
- Apply parking brake.
- Disconnect reservoir and power steering hoses from booster.
- Remove master cylinder to brake booster retaining nuts.
- Position and support master cylinder away from booster. Do not remove hydraulic lines from master cylinder.
- Remove booster rod from top of brake pedal.
- Remove booster mounting nuts from inside of vehicle.
- Remove booster assembly and gasket.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque booster mounting nuts to 27 ft. lbs.
- Torque master cylinder retaining nuts to 27 ft. lbs.
- Torque power steering hoses to booster n...
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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+.
Drum Brakes -> Precautions
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 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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