2006 GMC Canyon Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2006 GMC Canyon

  • 2006 GMC Canyon SLE 2.8 L4 GAS, CC:2770, CID:169, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:169, Engine VIN:, Desg:8
  • 2006 GMC Canyon SLE 3.5 L5 GAS, CC:3460, CID:211, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:211, Engine VIN:, Desg:6
  • 2006 GMC Canyon SL 2.8 L4 GAS, CC:2770, CID:169, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:169, Engine VIN:, Desg:8
  • 2006 GMC Canyon SLT 3.5 L5 GAS, CC:3460, CID:211, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:211, Engine VIN:, Desg:6
  • 2006 GMC Canyon WT 2.8 L4 GAS, CC:2770, CID:169, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:169, Engine VIN:, Desg:8
  • 2006 GMC Canyon WT 3.5 L5 GAS, CC:3460, CID:211, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:211, Engine VIN:, Desg:6

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 GMC Canyon cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Precautions
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Canyon SLE 2.8 L4 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 excessiv...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 GMC Canyon 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: 2006 GMC Canyon SLE 2.8 L4 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 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 and ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 GMC Canyon cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Automatic Apply Parking Brakes -> Aztek, Montana, Rendezvous, Silhouette, Trans Sport, Venture & Vue -> Canyon & Colorado -> Control Rod -> Equinox, HHR & Torrent -> Express & Savana -> Manual Parking Brake -> Service Brake -> Sierra & Silverado -> Tracker
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Canyon SLT 3.5 L5 GAS

Service Brake

These brakes have self-adjusting shoe mechanisms that ensure correct lining-to-drum clearances at all times. The automatic adjusters operate only when the brakes are applied as the vehicle is moving rearward or when the vehicle comes to an uphill stop.

Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment is required after the brake shoes have been relined or replaced, or when the length of the adjusting screw has been changed during some other service operation.

Frequent usage of an automatic transmission forward range to halt reverse vehicle motion may prevent t...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 GMC Canyon cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Precautions -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> General
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Canyon WT 2.8 L4 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 2006 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 GMC Canyon cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Aztek, Rendezvous & Vue -> Canyon, Colorado, Sierra & Silverado -> Equinox & Torrent -> Express & Savana -> HHR -> Installation -> Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture -> Removal -> Tracker
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Canyon SL 2.8 L4 GAS

Aztek, Rendezvous & Vue

Removal
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark relationship of drum to hub.
  • Remove and discard retaining clip.
  • Remove brake drum. If brake drum does not come off easily, proceed as follows:
    • Loosen parking brake cable.
    • Remove backing plate access hole plug.
    • Disengage self adjuster by inserting suitable flat-bladed tool through backing plate access hole.
    • Loosen adjuster screw by inserting another flat-bladed tool through access hole .
    • Install access hole plug.
    • Apply small amount of penetrating oil around brake drum center hole.
    • Remove brake drum.
  • Disengage adjuster spring hook e...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 GMC Canyon cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Canyon SLE 3.5 L5 GAS

The procedures to remove and install the brake pads are outlined in "Calip... "

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