C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-454 7.4L (1990)
Brake Caliper: Technical Service Bulletins
Brakes - Updated Caliper Wear Adjustment
Number: 92-319A-5
Section: 5
Date: MARCH 1993
Corporate Bulletin No.: 265008R
ASE No.: A5
Subject:
BENDIX BRAKE CALIPER WEAR ADJUSTMENT
Model and Year:
1988-92 C/K, G, P, R/V TRUCKS
SERVICE UPDATE
THIS BULLETIN CANCELS AND SUPERSEDES DEALER SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 92-319-5, DATED NOV. 1992. THE 1988 MODEL YEAR
HAS BEEN ADDED. ALL COPIES OF 92-319-5 SHOULD BE DISCARDED.
The following represents new information for section 5A2 in all 1988-1992 C/K, G, P, RN Model Service Manuals.
This information is in addition to the information found for front or rear disc brake service.
CALIPER AND STEERING KNUCKLE WEAR ADJUSTMENTS:
Bendix brake calipers have oversize replacement keys available to compensate for wear at the caliper to steering knuckle/ anchor plate contact points.
The keys are identified by markings as indicated in figure 1. If wear is excessive, a rattle sound can be heard from the front brake area. Use the following
procedure to measure and correct this condition.
Refer to figure 1.
1.
Remove caliper. Refer to "Caliper."
* You do not need to disconnect the brake hose.
2.
Clean surfaces A, B, C, and D with a wire brush.
3.
Smooth any deep nicks and/or gouges with a file.