2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD

  • 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS, CID:364, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:364, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 8.1 V8 GAS, CID:496, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:496, Engine VIN:, Desg:G
  • 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL, CID:400, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:400, Engine VIN:, Desg:1
  • 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL, CID:400, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:400, Engine VIN:, Desg:2

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

The power brake unit is n...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Description -> Operation -> Single Diaphragm Type -> Tandem (Dual) Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 8.1 V8 GAS

In order to properly service power brake systems, a thorough understanding of the various power assist systems is required. These systems provide a mechanical assist, acting to increase the force applied to the master cylinder piston by the driver while decreasing the effort required to obtain acceptable stopping performance. Two basic types of power assist mechanisms are used: vacuum assist diaphragm assemblies which use engine vacuum and in some cases vacuum from an external vacuum pump, and hydraulic assist assemblies which use hydraulic pressure developed by an external pump (us...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

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 inspected 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, leave 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. , ensure D shaped hol...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 8.1 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

Master Cylinder

  • On models equipped with manual brake system,disconnect master cylinder pushrod from brake pedal.
  • On all models, disconnect all wire con...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Kelsey-Hayes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 2002 -> 2002-03 -> 2003-06 -> 2004-06 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Astro, Blazer, Jimmy, Safari, Sonoma, SSR & S10 -> Avalanche, Escalade, Escalade EXT, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> Bravada, Envoy, Rainier & Trailblazer -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Pin Identification -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Express & Savana -> Intermittents & Poor Connections -> Sierra & Silverado -> Symptom Tests -> Temperature Vs. Resistance
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) and follow manufacturers instructions.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation

Astro, Blazer, Jimmy, Safari, Sonoma, SSR & S10
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Avalanche, Escalade, Escalade EXT, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon
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Bravada, Envoy, Rainier & Trailblazer
2002-03
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Express & Savana
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Sierra & Silverado
2002
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Connector Pin Identification

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Diagnostic Tests

Astro, Blazer, Jimmy, Safari, Sonoma, SSR & S10
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Avalanche, Escalade, Escalade EXT, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon
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