2008 Chevrolet Equinox Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2008 Chevrolet Equinox

  • 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LS 3.4 V6 GAS, CID:207, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:207, Engine VIN:, Desg:F
  • 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3.4 V6 GAS, CID:207, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:207, Engine VIN:, Desg:F
  • 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 3.4 V6 GAS, CID:207, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:207, Engine VIN:, Desg:F
  • 2008 Chevrolet Equinox Sport 3.6 V6 GAS, CID:217, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:217, Engine VIN:, Desg:7

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Equinox AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Chevrolet Equinox cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LS 3.4 V6 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 2008 Chevrolet Equinox AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Chevrolet Equinox cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Rotor, Replace -> 2WD Models -> 4WD Models -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3.4 V6 GAS

2WD Models

Front
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove caliper as outlined in .
  • Remove grease cap from hub/rotor, Fig. .
  • Remove cotter pin, nut and washer.
  • Remove hub/rotor from spindle, being careful not to damage spindle threads or outer bearing.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Apply high-temperature wheel bearing grease to inner and outer wheel bearings.
    • Torque nut to 12 ft. lbs., while turning wheel assembly forward by hand, back nut off one flat or until hole i...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Equinox AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Chevrolet Equinox cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Description
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LS 3.4 V6 GAS

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

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Equinox AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Chevrolet Equinox cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit, Replace -> Acadia, Enclave & Outlook -> Avalanche, Escalade EXT, Sierra & Silverado -> Canyon & Colorado -> Envoy, Rainier & Trailblazer -> Equinox & Torrent -> Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> Express & Savana -> HHR -> Hummer H2 -> Hummer H3 -> Relay, SV6, Terraza & Uplander -> Rendezvous -> SRX -> VUE
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LS 3.4 V6 GAS

Acadia, Enclave & Outlook

  • Apply park brake, then with engine off, apply and release brake pedal several times until brake pedal becomes firm to deplete vacuum reserve in vacuum brake booster.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Disconnect master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connector.
  • Remove vacuum brake booster check valve and hose assembly from vacuum brake booster and position aside.
  • Remove vacuum brake booster vacuum sensor and position aside.
  • Release front and rear brake pipes from routing clip on frame rail.
  • Remove Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) assembly mount...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Equinox AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Chevrolet Equinox cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Rotor, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LS 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assemblies.
  • Compress caliper pistons until they bottom in bores using suitable clamp.
  • Remove calip...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Equinox AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Chevrolet Equinox cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Troubleshooting -> Brakes Grab -> Hard Pedal -> Slow Or No Release
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LS 3.4 V6 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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