GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Kodiak C-Series (Conventional) C6/C7/C8 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Air Brakes 🢒 Trailer Brake Control Valve Operational Check
  1. Block the wheels.
  2. Test the vehicle dual air pressure gage with the test gauge.
  3. Install the test air pressure gage in the valve delivery line.
  4. Start the engine.
  5. Charge the system air pressure to the governor cut-out point.

    6. Object Number: 786119 Size: SH
  6. Move the trailer brake control valve lever (1) down to the full OFF position.
  7. Check that the test air pressure gage indicates zero air pressure.
  8. Replace or overhaul the control valve (5) if the air pressure does not indicate zero. Refer to Trailer Brake Control Valve Replacement or Air Brake System Description and Operation .

    9. Object Number: 786119 Size: SH
  9. Move the trailer brake control valve lever (1) upward to the full ON position.
  10. Check that the test air pressure gauge indicates the same air pressure as the dual air pressure gauge.
    11. • If the pressure is not the same, adjust the valve (5). Refer to Valve Adjustment.
    •  If the valve (5) does not deliver full pressure after the adjustment, replace or overhaul the valve (5). Refer to Trailer Brake Control Valve Replacement or Air Brake System Description and Operation .

    Object Number: 786119 Size: SH
  11. Move the trailer brake control valve lever (1) to several intermediate positions.
  12. Drain the air system reservoirs. Refer to Draining Reservoirs .
  13. Remove the test air pressure gage.
  14. Check the operation of the brakes.
  15. Remove the wheel blocks.