1990 Chevrolet Caprice Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1990 Chevrolet Caprice

  • 1990 Chevrolet Caprice 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:305, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:305, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
  • 1990 Chevrolet Caprice 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:7
  • 1990 Chevrolet Caprice 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 1990 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:307, Carburetor, Aspiration:307, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
  • 1990 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:305, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:305, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
  • 1990 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 1990 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Brougham 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:305, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:305, Engine VIN:, Desg:E

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> BRAKE SHOES, LININGS & CALIPERS
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 4.3 V6 GAS

Remove wheels and inspect brake disc, caliper and linings. The wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if necessary. Do not get any grease on the linings.

Do not replace individual pads or replace pads on one wheel of an axle set alone, as braking performance will be adversely affected.

If a visual inspection does not ade...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES

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

DRUM BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Types 1 & 2 -> INSPECTION
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Caprice 4.3 V6 GAS

  • Inspect components for damage and unusual wear. Replace as necessary.
  • Inspect wheel cylinders. Boots which are torn, cut or heat damaged indicate need for wheel cylinder replacement.On type 1 brakes, remove wheel cylinder links. Fluid spill from boot center hole indicates cup leakage and need for wheel cylinder replacement.On type 2 brakes, use a small screwdriver to pry center hole of boot away from piston. If fluid spills from center hole, cup lea...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> BRAKE SHOES, LININGS & CALIPERS
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.0 V8 GAS

Remove wheels and inspect brake disc, caliper and linings. The wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if necessary. Do not get any grease on the linings.

Do not replace individual pads or replace pads on one wheel of an axle set alone, as braking performance will be adversely affected.

If a visual inspection does not ade...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> BLEEDING DISC BRAKES
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Caprice 5.7 V8 GAS

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic disc brake systems.

The disc brake hydraulic system can be bled manually or with pressure bleeding equipment. On vehicles with disc brakes the brake pedal will require more pumping and frequent checking of fluid level in master cylinder during bleeding ope...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES

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

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM, GENERAL MOTORS -> MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Caprice 4.3 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect wire connector from brake warning pressure switch.
  • Disconnect brake lines fro...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES

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

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM, GENERAL MOTORS -> COMPONENT DESCRIPTION -> BRAKE DISTRIBUTION VALVE & SWITCH -> BRAKE WARNING LAMP SWITCHES -> COMBINATION VALVE -> Failure Warning Switch -> Fluid Level Sensor -> Metering Valve -> Proportioning or Pressure Control Valve -> Testing Warning Lamp Operation
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Caprice 5.0 V8 GAS

BRAKE WARNING LAMP SWITCHES

There are four basic types of brake warning lamp switches as shown,Figs. through . When a pressure differential occurs between the front and rear brake systems, the valves will shuttle toward the side with the low pressure.

In the switch shown inFig. , movement of the differential valve forces the switch plunger upward over the tapered shoulder of the valve to close the switch contacts and light the dual brake warning lamp, signaling a brake system failure.

InFig. , the valve assembly consists of two valves in a common bore that are spring loaded ...

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