BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT CHANGE NEW VACUUM SUPPLY KIT RELEASED

Subject: BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT

Model and Year: 1991 CAPRICE (POLICE OPTION) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Condition:

---------- Some drivers of police vehicles may comment on brake pedal effort upon quick reapplies of the brakes following a wide-open throttle (WOT) or repeated wide-open throttle accelerations.

Correction:

----------- Increased vacuum recovery may be assisted by changing the vacuum supply system from the engine to the booster. A new booster supply system has been released for SOP, 1992. A service kit is available from GMSPO for 1991 vehicles, P/N 10216003.

This Booster Kit, Power Brake Vacuum, P/N 10216003 contains the following parts:

1. Fitting (to engine) - P/N 14102142

2. Tube - P/N 10209899

3. Screw (tubing to throttle bracket) - P/N 11513569

4. Hose (tube to check valve) - P/N 10209774

5. Vacuum Check Valve Kit (includes grommet) - P/N 18012017A

Parts are expected to be available on January 27, 1992. In case of limited inventory, parts will be placed on 400 Control to waive VIP surcharges. Only verifiable emergency VIP orders will be accepted. SPO will make every effort to obtain parts. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at dealer's expense and all other order types will be placed on backorder until the 400 control is removed.

Service Procedure:

1. Remove Air Cleaner.

2. Remove and discard the following items:

A. Vacuum Check Valve and Grommet

B. Filter

C. Hose

D. Tubing

E. Engine Vacuum Fitting

3. Install parts from kit, P/N 10216003, refer to Illustration 1.

A. Use pipe thread sealer before installing the vacuum fitting into the TBI adapter. Torque to 12 N.m (110 pounds inch).

B. Position vacuum tube assembly as shown in Illustration and finger tighten onto the fitting. Pivot tube assembly to position shown in Illustration view 1 a and prick punch the bracket to locate position of the attaching hole. Drill 1/8 inch hole through throttle bracket.

IMPORTANT: Care must be taken when drilling hole to insure that the transmission detent cable is not damaged.

C. Install screw and torque to 2.8 N.m (25 pounds inch).

D. Torque the tube nut to 12 N.m (1 1 0 pounds inch).

E. Install check valve into the end of the hose with the sharper bend. At this point briefly position the check valve to the booster to an approximate 11:00 position and install as in Figure 1. It may be necessary to hold the tube with the left hand so the tube will not bend when installing the hose to the tube.

F. Install the new grommet and vacuum check valve into booster.

4. Reinstall Air Cleaner.

IMPORTANT: Start engine and check for proper braking action before road testing.

Labor Operation Number: T1793

Labor Time: 0.5 Hours

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