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- 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.0 V8 GAS, CID:364, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:364, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
- 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 4.8 V8 GAS, CID:294, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:294, Engine VIN:, Desg:C
- 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL, CID:400, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:400, Engine VIN:, Desg:6
- 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 LS 6.0 V8 GAS, CID:364, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:364, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
- 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 LT 6.0 V8 GAS, CID:364, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:364, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 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 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 4.8 V8 GAS
Removal
- Siphon 2/3 of the brake fluid from master cylinder.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Compress caliper pistons until they bottom in bores using suitable clamp, Fig. .
- Disconnect brake hose at caliper by removing inlet fitting bolt.
- Remove mounting bolts and caliper.
Inspection
Should it become required to remove the caliper for installation of new components, clean components in denatured alcohol, wipe dry using lint-free cloths. Blow out drilled passages and holes using compressed air. Inspect dust boots for punctures or tears. If punctures or tears are...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake System Bleed -> Manual Bleed -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.0 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Bendix Master Cylinder -> Delco Master Cylinder -> Disassemble -> Wheel Cylinder
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 LT 6.0 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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Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> General Service
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 LS 6.0 V8 GAS
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, ensure 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 brak...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Kelsey-Hayes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 2008 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Code -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Pin Identification -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Envoy, Rainier & Trailblazer -> Express & Savana -> Intermittents & Poor Connections -> Sierra & Silverado Classic -> Symptom Tests -> Tahoe & Yukon Hybrid
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Code
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) and follow manufacturers instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Refer to "Diagnostic Tests" for trouble code identification.
Connector Pin Identification
Refer to Figs. through for connector pin identification.
Diagnostic Tests
Tahoe & Yukon Hybrid
[[table data]]Envoy, Rainier & Trailblazer
[[table data]]Express & Savana
[[table data]]Sierra & Silverado Classic
[[table data]]Symptom Tests
Tahoe & Yukon Hybrid
2008
Refer to Figs. and for symptom tests.
Envoy, Rainier & Trailblazer
Refer to Figs. through for symptom tests.
Expre...
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