GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

The air brake system parts include the following:

    • The air dryer
    • The brake pedal
    • The low air pressure switch
    • The dual air pressure gauge
    • Air lines
    • Reservoirs
    • Trailer air brake couplings
    • A stoplamp switch
    • The trailer air brake stoplamp switch

Air is supplied by a piston type air compressor. Refer to Air Compressor for on-vehicle service information of the air compressor equipment and controls.

Air flow is directed and controlled by air valves. Refer to specific portions of this section for on-vehicle service information of the air brake control valves.

The air foundation brakes are cam type. They are applied by the following:

    • A camshaft
    • A slack adjuster
    • An air brake chamber

The parking brakes at the rear wheels are actuated by the spring brake chambers, which are controlled by the system park valve located in the cab. Refer to Air Compressor for on-vehicle service information of brake components located at the wheels.