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- 2001 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
- 2001 GMC Sonoma 2.2 L4 FLEX, CID:134, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:134, Engine VIN:, Desg:5
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 GMC Sonoma cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Astro, Bravada, S & T Series & Safari -> Aztek -> C & K Series -> Duo-Servo -> G Series -> Installation -> Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture -> P Series -> Removal -> Single-Servo -> Tracker
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Sonoma 2.2 L4 FLEX
C & K Series
Duo-Servo
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark relationship of wheel to hub, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- On models equipped with full-floating axles, remove hub and drum assembly as described in "Drive Axles."
- On models equipped with semi-floating axles, proceed as follows:
- Install pin into park brake lever.
- Mark relationship of drum to axle.
- Remove rear brake drum retainers, as required.
- Remove rear brake drum.
- On all models, remove return springs and shoe guide, Fig. .
- Remove brake hold down springs and pins.
- Disconnect actuator lever and pivot.
- Remove lever return spri...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 GMC Sonoma cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Brake Booster -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, dis...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 GMC Sonoma cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Description
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Sonoma 4.3 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 inboar...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 GMC Sonoma cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Brake Booster -> Description
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
In order to properly service power brake systems, a thorough understanding of the power assist system is necessary. These systems provide a mechanical assist, acting to increase the force applied to the master cylinder piston by the driver while decreasing the effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance.
Hydraulic assist units incorporate a basic open center spool valve, hydraulic cylinder and an accumulator assembly in a common housing. When the brake pedal is depressed, the hydraulic piston moves forward closing off fluid relief passages, the spool valve applies flui...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 GMC Sonoma cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Blazer, Bravada & Jimmy -> Disassemble -> Front -> Inspection -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal -> Sierra & Silverado
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
Removal
Front
- Siphon brake fluid out of master cylinder until fluid level is approximately 1/3 full, this will prevent fluid overflow when caliper piston is pushed back into its bore.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheels.
- Push piston back into its bore using suitable C-clamp, Fig. .
- Remove two caliper mounting bolts and lift caliper off of rotor.
Rear
Blazer, Bravada & Jimmy
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark position of wheel to hub for installation reference.
- Remove wheel assembly.
- Remove mounting bolt and disconnect brake hose fitting from caliper. Discard gaskets and plug brake h...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 GMC Sonoma cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Rattle -> Brake Roughness Or Chatter; Pedal Pumping -> Caliper Brake Fluid Leak -> Excessive Pedal Effort -> Excessive Pedal Travel -> Heavy Brake Drag -> No Braking Effect When Brake Pedal Is Depressed -> Pull, Uneven Or Grabbing Brakes -> Rear Brakes Locking On Application
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
Excessive Pedal Travel
- Worn brake linings.
- Disc pads knock back after cornering or rough road travel.
- Piston and linings not properly seated or positioned.
- Insufficient fluid in system.
- Loose wheel bearing adjustment.
- Damaged or worn caliper piston seal.
- Improper booster pushrod adjustment.
- Pads out of flat more than .005 inch.
- Rear brake automatic adjusters inoperative.
- Improperly ground rear brake shoes.
Brake Roughness Or Chatter; Pedal Pumping
- Excessive lateral runout of rotor.
- Rotor excessively out of parallel.
Excessive Pedal Effort
- Frozen or seized pistons.
- Brake fluid, oil or grease on ...
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