2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2005 GMC Sierra 1500

  • 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4.8 V8 GAS, CID:294, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:294, Engine VIN:, Desg:V
  • 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 V8 GAS, CID:323, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:323, Engine VIN:, Desg:T
  • 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX, CID:323, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:323, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 V8 GAS, CID:323, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:323, Engine VIN:, Desg:B
  • 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 5.3 V8 ELECTRIC/GAS, CID:323, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:323, Engine VIN:, Desg:T

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual 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: 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX

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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Aztek, Rendezvous & Vue -> Canyon, Colorado, Sierra & Silverado -> Equinox & Torrent -> Express & Savana -> HHR -> Installation -> Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture -> Removal -> Tracker
Vehicle: 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 V8 GAS

Aztek, Rendezvous & Vue

Removal
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark relationship of drum to hub.
  • Remove and discard retaining clip.
  • Remove brake drum. If brake drum does not come off easily, proceed as follows:
    • Loosen parking brake cable.
    • Remove backing plate access hole plug.
    • Disengage self adjuster by inserting suitable flat-bladed tool through backing plate access hole.
    • Loosen adjuster screw by inserting another flat-bladed tool through access hole .
    • Install access hole plug.
    • Apply small amount of penetrating oil around brake drum center hole.
    • Remove brake drum.
  • Disengage adjuster spring hook e...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> General System -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 V8 GAS

General System

  • Inspect components for damage or unusual wear. Replace as required.
  • Inspect backing plate mounting bolts and ensure they are tight.
  • Inspect wheel cylinders. Excessive fluid indicates cup leakage and need for wheel cylinder replacement. Slight amount of fluid is always present and is considered normal, acting as lubricant for cylinder pistons.
  • Inspect adjuster screw operation. If satisfactory, lightly lubricate adjusting screw and washer with suitable brake lube. If operation is unsatisfactory, replace.
  • Clean rust and dirt from shoe contact surfaces on backing plate using fi...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 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: 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 5.3 V8 ELECTRIC/GAS

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
2002
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Bravada, Envoy, Rainier & Trailblazer
2002-03
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Express & Savana
2002
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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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit, Replace -> Astro, Avalanche, Escalade EXT, Safari, Sierra, Silverado & SSR -> Aztek & Rendezvous -> Blazer, Bravada, Envoy, Jimmy, Rainier & Trailblazer -> Canyon, Colorado, Sonoma & S10 -> Equinox & Torrent -> Escalade, HHR, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> Express & Savana -> Hummer H2 -> Hummer H3 -> Montana, Silhouette & Venture -> Relay, Terraza, SV6 & Uplander -> SRX -> Vue
Vehicle: 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 V8 GAS

Aztek & Rendezvous

  • Remove coolant reservoir, then relieve fuel system pressure as follows:
    • Loosen fuel filler cap to discharge tank pressure.
    • Connect fuel pressure gauge tool No. J-34730-1A, or equivalent, to fuel pressure connection. Wrap shop towel around connection while connecting fuel pressure gauge in order to avoid fuel spillage.
    • Install bleed hose into an approved container and open valve in order to bleed fuel system pressure.
    • Drain any fuel remaining in fuel pressure gauge into suitable container.
  • Remove cruise control cable from module, then disconnect electrical ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Brake System Bleed -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder Bleed -> Parking Brake Bleed -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 V8 GAS

Manual Bleed

  • If vehicle is equipped with power brakes, remove vacuum reserve by applying brakes several times with engine off.
  • Fill master cylinder reservoirs with suitable brake fluid. Ensure to always keep master cylinder reservoirs at least half full during entire bleeding procedure.
  • If master cylinder is suspected to have air in bore, it must be bled first. To bleed master cylinder, proceed as follows:
    • Disconnect forward brake pipe connection at master cylinder.
    • Allow brake fluid to fill master cylinder bore until it begins to flow from forward pipe connector port.
    • Connect and ...

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