Brake system of the car Chevrolet Tahoe 1

Technical data (dimensions and clearances in mm)
Disk brakes Lateral runout of the disc - 0.1 Maximum disc thickness - Cast on disc Unevenness of the disc thickness - 0.05 Drum brakes Maximum drum diameter -...

Location of front brake assemblies and units
Location of front brake assemblies and units 1. Front brake disc 2. Brake pads 3. Brake caliper 4. Bleed nipple for removing air from the caliper cylinders 5....

Typical rear brake arrangement
Typical rear brake arrangement 1. Pressure spring finger 2. Brake shield 3. Parking brake lever 4. Rear shoe 5. Brake shoe guide plate 6. Parking brake spacer...

General information about brakes
The cars are equipped with hydraulic brakes with hydrovacuum braking boost. All the cars under consideration have disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at...

Disc brake pads — replacement
Attention! Brake pads are changed only as a set for one axle. When cleaning the pads, dust and dirt should be removed by wiping with a rag soaked in denatured...

Brake disc — inspection, removal and installation
1. Loosen the wheel nuts, lift the car and place it on stands. Remove the wheels. 2. Remove the caliper, move it aside and secure it. Check the condition of...

Brake Caliper — Removal and Installation
Attention! In case of serious damage (cylinder leak, piston seizure, etc.) it is recommended to replace the caliper. 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, lift the car and...

Drum brake shoes (models with dual-shoe self-braking brakes) — replacement
Attention! 1. Brake pads are changed only as a set for one axle. 2. Each time the drum brake shoes are replaced, the return and pressure springs of the shoes...

Drum Brake Shoes (Models with Conventional Drum Brake) — Replacement
Attention! 1. Brake pads are changed only as a set for one axle. 2. Each time the drum brake shoes are replaced, the return and pressure springs of the shoes...

Rear Brake Wheel Cylinder — Removal, Disassembly and Installation
Attention! Cylinders are changed only in pairs per axle, changing them separately is prohibited. Wheel cylinder repair kits are supplied as spare parts. 1....

Brake Master Cylinder — Removal, Disassembly and Installation
1. Cover the areas under the cylinder tube fittings with a rag. 2. Loosen the nuts of the brake hydraulic lines on the master cylinder (see photo). 3. Loosen...

Parking brake — adjustment
1. The parking brake is pedal-operated. The parking brake cable tension is automatic and is provided by a regulator in the rear brake mechanism. However,...

Parking brake cable — removal and installation
1. Release the parking brake. 2. To remove the front cable, loosen the adjusting nuts on the equalizer bar and disconnect the cable (see photo). 3. Remove the...

Brake light switch — removal, installation and adjustment
1. Disconnect the battery from ground. 2. The brake light switch is mounted on the top of the brake pedal. 3. On 1987-1993 models, disconnect the wire...

Vacuum brake booster — removal and installation
1. The brake booster does not require any special maintenance, other than periodic inspection of the vacuum hoses and housing. 2. Disassembly of the unit and...

Brake booster — removal and installation
1. With the engine stopped, press the brake pedal several times to release the pressure from the accumulator. Remove the master cylinder from the brake booster...

Hydraulic Hoses and Tubes — Checking and Replacing
1. It is recommended to check the condition of the hoses and tubes every 6 months. If cracks, leaks, swelling or other damage are found, replace the hose....

Bleeding the brake hydraulic system
1. The need to bleed the brakes arises after disconnecting the tubes of the master or wheel cylinder, or when the level in the reservoir drops significantly...

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) — general information
The vehicles are equipped with an automatic brake release system (ABS system), designed to increase the stability of the vehicle under conditions of sudden...

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