GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
  1. Apply the parking brake.
  2. Block the wheels.
  3. Run the engine in order to fully charge the air system.
  4. Turn off the engine.
  5. Drain the air pressure from the supply reservoir. Refer to Draining Reservoirs .
  6. Have an assistant apply and release the brake pedal two times.

  7. Object Number: 202514  Size: MH

    Important: Applying and releasing the brakes repeatedly drains the supply reservoir pressure. This can eventually cause the brakes to appear sluggish.

  8. Verify the front and rear slack adjusters move smoothly and promptly.
  9. • Replace the in-line check valve (10) at the front service reservoir if the front brakes are sluggish or fail to move.
    • Replace the in-line check valve (10) at the rear service reservoir if the rear brakes are sluggish or fail to move.
  10. Start the engine.
  11. Charge the system air pressure to the governor cut-out point.
  12. Remove the wheel blocks.