1999 GMC Sierra 1500 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1999 GMC Sierra 1500

  • 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 4.8 V8 GAS, CID:294, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:294, Engine VIN:, Desg:V
  • 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 V8 GAS, CID:323, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:323, Engine VIN:, Desg:T

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 4.3 V6 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 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Precautions -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> General
Vehicle: 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 4.8 V8 GAS

Brake Lines & Linings

Remove one of the front wheels and inspect the brake disc, caliper and linings.

Do not allow any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that linings be replaced in sets when worn or damaged.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the disc. If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pumping is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness v...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Troubleshooting -> Brakes Grab -> Hard Pedal -> Slow Or No Release
Vehicle: 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 4.8 V8 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 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Brake Booster -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 V8 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 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: 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 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 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 V8 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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