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We have info for following modifications of 1990 GMC Jimmy

  • 1990 GMC Jimmy 6.2 V8 DIESEL, CID:379, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:379, Engine VIN:, Desg:C
  • 1990 GMC Jimmy 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:K

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC Jimmy AUTOMOBILES

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

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> Bendix Brake Boosters -> POWER BRAKE UNIT, Replace -> 1990-91 C & K SERIES -> ASTRO VAN & SAFARI VAN -> CABALLERO & EL CAMINO -> FULL SIZE EXCEPT 1990-91 C & K SERIES
Vehicle: 1990 GMC Jimmy 5.7 V8 GAS

CABALLERO & EL CAMINO

Pump brake pedal several times with engine off to deplete accumulator of fluid.

  • Remove two nuts attaching master cylinder to booster, then move master cylinder away from booster with brake lines attached.
  • Remove three hydraulic lines from booster. Plug and cap all lines and outlets.
  • Remove retainer and washer securing booster pushrod to brake pedal arm.
  • Remove four nuts attaching booster unit to dash panel.
  • From engine compartment, loosen booster from dash panel and move booster pushrod inboard until it disconnects from brake pedal arm. Remove spring wa...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC Jimmy AUTOMOBILES

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

DRUM BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Drum Brake Service -> Adjustments -> 1990-91 CHEVROLET & GMC C & K SERIES -> AUTOMATIC APPLY PARKING BRAKES -> CABALLERO & EL CAMINO -> CHEVROLET & GMC FULL SIZE TRUCKS & VANS EXCEPT 1990-91 C & K SERIES -> CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN & GMC SAFARI VAN -> CHEVROLET S/T 10 & GMC S/T 15, OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA -> CONTROL ROD, ADJUST -> Duo-Servo Brakes -> Lever Type -> LUMINA (APV), SILHOUETTE & TRANS SPORT -> MANUAL PARKING BRAKES -> Non-Servo Brakes -> Pedal Type -> Propeller Shaft Type -> SERIES 10-30/1500-3500 -> SERVICE BRAKES -> TRACKER
Vehicle: 1990 GMC Jimmy 6.2 V8 DIESEL

SERVICE BRAKES

These brakes have self-adjusting shoe mechanisms that assure 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 car comes to an uphill stop.

Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment is necessary 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. Refer to "Installation" for this procedure.

Frequent usage of an automatic transmission forward range to h...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC Jimmy AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Delco-Moraine Single Piston Caliper -> BRAKE PAD, Replace -> INSTALLATION -> REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1990 GMC Jimmy 5.7 V8 GAS

REMOVAL

  • Remove caliper assembly as outlined above.
  • Remove inboard pad with retainer spring. Dislodge outboard pad and position caliper on the front suspension so the brake hose will not support the weight of the caliper.
  • Remove two sleeves from inboard ears of the caliper.
  • Remove four rubber bushings from the grooves in each of the caliper ears.

INSTALLATION

  • Lubricate new sleeves, rubber bushings, bushing grooves and mounting bolt ends with Delco Silicone Lube or equivalent.
  • Install new bushings and sleeves in caliper ears. Position the sleeve so that the end toward the pad is flush...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC Jimmy AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> BRAKE PADS, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC Jimmy 6.2 V8 DIESEL

The procedures to remove & install the brake pads are outlined under "Caliper Service," "Remova... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC Jimmy AUTOMOBILES

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

DRUM BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Drum Brake Service -> Adjustments -> 1990-91 CHEVROLET & GMC C & K SERIES -> AUTOMATIC APPLY PARKING BRAKES -> CABALLERO & EL CAMINO -> CHEVROLET & GMC FULL SIZE TRUCKS & VANS EXCEPT 1990-91 C & K SERIES -> CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN & GMC SAFARI VAN -> CHEVROLET S/T 10 & GMC S/T 15, OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA -> CONTROL ROD, ADJUST -> Duo-Servo Brakes -> Lever Type -> LUMINA (APV), SILHOUETTE & TRANS SPORT -> MANUAL PARKING BRAKES -> Non-Servo Brakes -> Pedal Type -> Propeller Shaft Type -> SERIES 10-30/1500-3500 -> SERVICE BRAKES -> TRACKER
Vehicle: 1990 GMC Jimmy 5.7 V8 GAS

SERVICE BRAKES

These brakes have self-adjusting shoe mechanisms that assure 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 car comes to an uphill stop.

Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment is necessary 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. Refer to "Installation" for this procedure.

Frequent usage of an automatic transmission forward range to h...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC Jimmy AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Delco-Moraine Single Piston Caliper -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1990 GMC Jimmy 5.7 V8 GAS

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

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