1995 GMC K1500 Pickup Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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 all 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 thickne...

Astro & Safari

For power brake unit replacement procedures, refer to "Delco Moraine Brake Boosters."

Full Size Except C & K Series

Before disconnecting lines from power unit, depress and release brake pedal several times to allow pressure to discharge from accumulator.

• On P30 motor home, raise and support vehicle.
• On all models, remove master cylinder to power brake unit attaching nuts, then position master cylinder aside. Do not disconnect brake lines from master cylinder.
• Disconnect hydraulic lines from power brake unit. Plug all lines and ports to prevent fluid loss and ...

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

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, on models with hydraulic assist brakes, 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 bra...

Delco-Moraine Master Cylinder

Composite Type

When performing the following procedures, refer to Fig. for all models except Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport, noting that the composite reservoir may vary in design. Refer to Fig. for Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport models.

Disassemble

• Remove master cylinder from vehicle.
• Remove reservoir cover and diaphragm. Discard old brake fluid in reservoir.
• Inspect cover and diaphragm. Replace if cut, cracked or deformed.
• Remove fluid level switch and proportioning valve assembly, if equipped.
• Depress primary piston and remove lock ring.
• P...

Removal

• Siphon ^2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir serving front disc brakes.
• Raise vehicle, support on jack stands and remove front wheels.
• Bottom caliper piston in bore. Insert a screwdriver between inboard shoe and piston, then pry piston back into bore. The piston can also be bottomed in the bore with a large C-clamp, Fig. .
• Remove support key retaining screw.
• Drive caliper support key and spring from steering knuckle with a suitable drift and hammer, Fig. .
• Lift caliper from anchor plate and off rotor, Fig. . Hang caliper from coil spring with wire. Do not allow cal...