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We have info for following modifications of 2008 GMC Canyon
- 2008 GMC Canyon SLE 3.7 L5 GAS, CC:3654, CID:223, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:223, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
- 2008 GMC Canyon SLE 2.9 L4 GAS, CC:2921, CID:178, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:178, Engine VIN:, Desg:9
- 2008 GMC Canyon SL 2.9 L4 GAS, CC:2921, CID:178, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:178, Engine VIN:, Desg:9
- 2008 GMC Canyon SLT 3.7 L5 GAS, CC:3654, CID:223, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:223, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
- 2008 GMC Canyon SLT 2.9 L4 GAS, CC:2921, CID:178, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:178, Engine VIN:, Desg:9
- 2008 GMC Canyon WT 3.7 L5 GAS, CC:3654, CID:223, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:223, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
- 2008 GMC Canyon WT 2.9 L4 GAS, CC:2921, CID:178, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:178, Engine VIN:, Desg:9
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 GMC Canyon cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Troubleshooting -> Brakes Grab -> Hard Pedal -> Slow Or No Release
Vehicle: 2008 GMC Canyon SLE 3.7 L5 GAS
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 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 GMC Canyon cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Canyon, Colorado, Sierra & Silverado -> HHR -> Installation -> Removal -> Vue
Vehicle: 2008 GMC Canyon SL 2.9 L4 GAS
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 end from tab on adjus...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 GMC Canyon cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> General Service
Vehicle: 2008 GMC Canyon SLE 3.7 L5 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 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon SLT 3.7 L5 GAS
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 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 GMC Canyon cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Advics -> System Service -> ABS Automated Bleed Procedure -> Brake Master Cylinder w/Power Brake Booster & Chassis Control Module -> Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) -> Brake System Bleed -> Canyon & Colorado -> Component Replacement -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) w/Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor -> Hummer H2 -> Hummer H3 -> Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding - Manual -> Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding - Pressure -> Longitudinal Accelerometer -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Ring -> Yaw Rate Sensor/Lateral & Longitudinal Accelerometer -> Yaw Sensor w/Vehicle Lateral Accelerometer
Vehicle: 2008 GMC Canyon SLT 3.7 L5 GAS
Brake System Bleed
ABS Automated Bleed Procedure
Do not remove the reservoir cap while depressing and releasing the brake pedal. If the cap is removed while depressing and releasing the brake pedal, pressurized brake fluid being returned to the reservoir may leave the reservoir. Personal injury or vehicle damage could result.
Do not allow the HBCi pump and motor to run more than one minute continuously. Allow two minutes cool down time between pump run times. Extended pump and motor run time could create excessive heat and damage the pump and motor assembly.
Perform steps 1-4 below t...
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Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 GMC Canyon cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 2008 GMC Canyon WT 2.9 L4 GAS
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