2001 GMC Savana 2500 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2001 GMC Savana 2500

  • 2001 GMC Savana 2500 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
  • 2001 GMC Savana 2500 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 2001 GMC Savana 2500 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:305, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:305, Engine VIN:, Desg:M
  • 2001 GMC Savana 2500 6.5 V8 DIESEL, CID:395, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:395, Engine VIN:, Desg:F
  • 2001 GMC Savana 2500 5.7 V8 BI-FUEL, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:R

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Savana 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 GMC Savana 2500 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: 2001 GMC Savana 2500 5.0 V8 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 2001 GMC Savana 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 GMC Savana 2500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Description
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Savana 2500 5.7 V8 BI-FUEL

The caliper assembly slides on its mounting surfaces, Fig. . Upon brake application, hydraulic pressure against the piston forces the inboard pad against the inboar...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Savana 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 GMC Savana 2500 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: 2001 GMC Savana 2500 6.5 V8 DIESEL

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 2001 GMC Savana 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 GMC Savana 2500 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: 2001 GMC Savana 2500 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 2001 GMC Savana 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 GMC Savana 2500 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: 2001 GMC Savana 2500 5.7 V8 BI-FUEL

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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Savana 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 GMC Savana 2500 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: 2001 GMC Savana 2500 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.

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Diagnostic Process

  • Inspect master cylinder reservoir fluid level and for possible fluid...
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