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We have info for following modifications of 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche

  • 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 5.3 V8 FLEX, CC:5328, CID:325, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:325, Engine VIN:, Desg:0
  • 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 5.3 V8 GAS, CC:5328, CID:325, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:325, Engine VIN:, Desg:J
  • 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 5.3 V8 FLEX, CC:5328, CID:325, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:325, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
  • 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 6.0 V8 GAS, CID:364, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:364, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
  • 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 5.3 V8 FLEX, CC:5328, CID:325, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:325, Engine VIN:, Desg:0
  • 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 5.3 V8 GAS, CC:5328, CID:325, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:325, Engine VIN:, Desg:J
  • 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 5.3 V8 FLEX, CC:5328, CID:325, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:325, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
  • 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 6.0 V8 GAS, CID:364, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:364, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
  • 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS 5.3 V8 FLEX, CC:5328, CID:325, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:325, Engine VIN:, Desg:0
  • 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS 5.3 V8 GAS, CC:5328, CID:325, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:325, Engine VIN:, Desg:J
  • 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS 5.3 V8 FLEX, CC:5328, CID:325, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:325, Engine VIN:, Desg:3

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 5.3 V8 GAS

The power brake unit is n...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit, Replace -> Acadia, Enclave & Outlook -> Avalanche, Escalade EXT, Sierra & Silverado -> Canyon & Colorado -> Envoy, Rainier & Trailblazer -> Equinox & Torrent -> Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> Express & Savana -> HHR -> Hummer H2 -> Hummer H3 -> Relay, SV6, Terraza & Uplander -> Rendezvous -> SRX -> VUE
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 5.3 V8 FLEX

Acadia, Enclave & Outlook

  • Apply park brake, then with engine off, apply and release brake pedal several times until brake pedal becomes firm to deplete vacuum reserve in vacuum brake booster.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Disconnect master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connector.
  • Remove vacuum brake booster check valve and hose assembly from vacuum brake booster and position aside.
  • Remove vacuum brake booster vacuum sensor and position aside.
  • Release front and rear brake pipes from routing clip on frame rail.
  • Remove Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) assembly mount...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Troubleshooting -> Brakes Grab -> Hard Pedal -> Slow Or No Release
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS 5.3 V8 FLEX

Hard Pedal

  • Internal vacuum leak.
  • Faulty control valve.
  • Broken or damaged hydraulic brake lines.
  • Collapsed or damaged vacuum hose.
  • Plugged or loose vacuum fitting.
  • Bad stud welds on front or rear housing on power head.
  • Faulty booster diaphragm.
  • Restricted air filter element.
  • Worn or distorted reaction plate or levers.
  • Cracked or broken pow...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Bendix Master Cylinder -> Delco Master Cylinder -> Disassemble -> Wheel Cylinder
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 5.3 V8 GAS

Delco Master Cylinder

When performing the following procedures, refer to Fig. noting that the composite reservoir may vary in design.

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.
  • Plug primary fluid outlet (outlet nearest to cowl when master cylinder is installed), then apply compressed air into secondary fluid outlet to remo...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 5.3 V8 FLEX

Master Cylinder

Some vehicles use a conventional tandem master cylinder with two hydraulic pistons operating in-line. The primary piston controls the front brake system and the secondary piston controls the rear brake system.

Other models use a master cylinder that operates the same as the conventional master cylinder, but also incorporates a quick take-up feature in the rear chamber to reduce excessive pedal travel which may result from increased fluid displacement required to move the low drag caliper piston out against the rotor.

The quick take-up uses a spring-loaded ball check val...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake System Bleed -> Manual Bleed -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 5.3 V8 FLEX

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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