1995 Chevrolet G10 VAN Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

The braking system can be bled manually or with pressure bleeding equipment. If bleeding manually, check fluid level frequently.

Brake fluid should never be reused. Before driving the vehicle, check brake operation to ensure a firm pedal has been obtained.

Brake fluid will damage electrical connections and painted surfaces. Use shop cloths, suitable containers, and fender covers to prevent brake fluid from contacting these areas. Always seal and wipe off brake fluid containers to prevent spills.

Manual Bleeding

C/K, G, M/L, P & S/T Series

• If vehicle is equipped with a vacuum or hy...

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, be sure all dirt is kept out of the system. Additionally, 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 brakes will still operate, as the conventio...

2WD Models

• Raise and support vehicle.
• Remove tire and wheel assembly.
• Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
• Remove grease cap from hub/rotor.
• 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...

Disassemble

• Place accumulator compressor tool No. J-26889 or equivalent, around end of accumulator.
• Install nut onto stud as shown in Fig. , then depress the accumulator with a C-clamp.
• Remove retainer by using a punch.
• Release C-clamp and remove accumulator compressor tool.
• Remove accumulator, O-ring, retainer, plug and spring, Fig. .
• Remove retainer, output pushrod, baffle, piston return spring and retainer.
• Using a suitable saw, cut off eyelet of pedal rod, then remove the boot.
• Remove nut, bracket and bolts, then separate cover from housing.
• Remove piston assembly and seals...

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 checked 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 leaving 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. , ensuring that D shape...

Service Brake

Except 1992-94 Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport

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.

Frequent usage of an automatic transmission forward ra...