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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> General System -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 8.1 V8 GAS
General System
- Inspect components for damage or unusual wear. Replace as required.
- Inspect backing plate mounting bolts and ensure they are tight.
- Inspect wheel cylinders. Excessive fluid indicates cup leakage and need for wheel cylinder replacement. Slight amount of fluid is always present and is considered normal, acting as lubricant for cylinder pistons.
- Inspect adjuster screw operation. If satisfactory, lightly lubricate adjusting screw and washer with suitable brake lube. If operation is unsatisfactory, replace.
- Clean rust and dirt from shoe contact surfaces on backing plate using fi...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 8.1 V8 GAS
Refer to. "Troubleshooting" as ou...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> General Service
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 8.1 V8 GAS
Certain general service procedures apply, regardless of whether the brakes are vacuum or hydraulically assisted. Only top quality, clean brake fluid should be used. More seals and valves are used with power brake systems than with ordinary brakes, so an inferior brake fluid will do much more damage. For the same reason, ensure all dirt is kept out of the system. Additionally, on models with hydraulic assist brakes, care must be taken not to mix the fluids of the booster hydraulic system and brake hydraulic system as the fluids are not compatible.
If the power unit fails, the brak...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 8.1 V8 GAS
Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
The height sensing proportioning valve must be adjusted whenever the valve and/or linkage is disassembled or removed for service. In addition, adjustment should be inspected if excessive front wheel lock-up is experienced with a lower than desired brake application rate when vehicle is at or near maximum GVWR.
- Raise and support vehicle, leave wheels on and allow axle to hang freely.
- Remove lever retaining nut and disconnect lever from valve shaft,. Fig. .
- Rotate valve shaft to permit installation of correct adjustment gauge,. Fig. , ensure D shaped hol...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Brake Booster -> Troubleshooting -> Accumulator Leak-Down, System Does Not Hold Charge -> Grabby Brakes Or Booster Chatters/Pedal Vibrates -> Slow Brake Pedal Return
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 8.1 V8 GAS
Slow Brake Pedal Return
- Excessive seal friction in booster.
- Faulty spool action.
- Restriction in return line from booster to pump reservoir.
- Damaged input rod end.
Grabby Brakes Or Booster Chatters/Pedal Vibrates
- Faulty spool action caused by contamination in sys...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 8.1 V8 GAS
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