Brakes - Revised Bleeding Procedure

GMC NO.: 93-U-001

BOOK NO.:

SECTION: 5E1

CORP. NO.: 263003

DATE: September 1992

SUBJECT:
REVISED 4WAL BLEEDING PROCEDURE

MODELS:
ALL 1990-1993 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS WITH 4WAL

BLEEDING THE BPMV

The 4WAL brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) should be bled after replacement or if air is trapped in it. Bleeding should not be necessary if the fluid is not contaminated or no air is in the BPMV. There are internal bleed valves on each side of the BPMV that open internal channels. Open the internal bleed valves (item A, figure 1) 1/4 to 1/2 turn before bleeding. Should the module need bleeding, it must be bled after the master cylinder and before the wheel cylinders and calipers.

NOTICE:
The ignition switch must be in the "OFF" position or false trouble codes could be set to memory.

Tools Required:

J 39177 Combination Valve Pressure Bleeding Tool (Three required)

TK 00000 Tech-1 Scan Tool

TK 02650 RWAL/4WAL Cartridge Kit or

3000003 Mass Storage Cartridge

You can also use a modified J 35856 Combination Valve Pressure Bleeding Tool providing you remove the dimple from it first.

Important

You can expect to use two quarts of brake fluid to thoroughly bleed the system.

1. Open the internal bleed valves on the sides of the BPMV 1/4 to 1/2 turn each (A).





2. Install J 39177 on the left high pressure accumulator bleed stem (C) of the BPMV (figure 1).

3. Install J 39177 on the right high pressure accumulator bleed stem (C) of the BPMV (figure 1).

4. Install J 39177 on the combination valve (figure 2).

5. Check the master cylinder reservoir fluid level and fill if needed.

6. Bleed the brakes as described in SECTION 5.

7. Close the internal bleed valves.

2 - FOUR WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM





Tighten

Internal bleed valves (A) to 7 N-m (60 lbs. in.).

8. Remove the three J 39177 Combination Valve Pressure Bleeding Tools.

9. Check the master cylinder reservoir fluid level and fill if needed.

10. With the ignition switch "ON" and the engine off, do six function tests with the Tech-I scan tool.

11. Repeat the wheel cylinder and caliper bleed procedure to remove the air that purged from the BPMV during the function tests.

12. Apply firm pressure to the brake pedal and evaluate btake pedal feel.

13. Repeat the bleed procedure if needed.

Make sure you have a good, hard brake pedal before starting the engine and moving the vehicle.