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Can you rebuild a vacuum booster?

Can you rebuild a vacuum booster?

Regular use can definitely take a toll on its health. Good thing is, the brake booster can still be restored to its good condition. All you need is a brake booster repair kit that typically comes with replacement boosters, bolts, nuts, seals, mounting hardware, and other parts.

Why do my brake lights not work on my GMC Sierra?

I have a 1994 GMC Sierra C1500 2WD with 4.3l w/automatic. It was a fleet vehicle. Plain Jane accept for High Output Heater, Limited Slip Diff and Engine Block Heater. Brake lights were working intermittently. Would come on when pedal as first depressed then go out after pedal traveled down a bit. I put in a new switch and all was well for 3 months.

When to see a mechanic about a failed brake booster?

In addition, the brake pedal will be much higher than normal. As soon as you notice your brake pedal is hard to engage, contact a professional mechanic to have your brake booster replaced. It is critical that brake booster faults are repaired quickly as the car is not safe to drive with a failed brake booster.

Why is my Chev k1500 350 Vortec not starting?

So I went and bought a sensor installed it and forgot to reset the computer before trying to start it. It changed nothing, still the same old problem. So I decided to reset the computer by disconnecting the battery, a good 10 to 15 minutes or so. Hooked it back up and still has the same problem.

What should I replace on my 1998 Chevy k1500?

Here is what has been replaced to try and stop this misfire: spark plugs, spark plug wires twice, distributor cap twice, rotor, ignition coil, EGR, CTS on intake manifold, coolant temp gauge sender, fuel filter, fuel pump, MAF sensor, oil change.

What kind of engine does a 1998 GMC Sierra have?

The 1998 C-1500 Sierra came standard with a 4.3-liter V-6 engine that produced 200 horsepower; it also came standard with front disc brakes. Replacing the brakes on the 1998 GMC Sierra is a relatively easy task.

How do you replace the brakes on a 1998 GMC Sierra?

Replacing the brakes on the 1998 GMC Sierra is a relatively easy task. Open the Sierra’s hood and remove approximately half of the fluid from the brake master cylinder using a turkey baster. Place this fluid in a clean container for reuse. Loosen the front lug nuts with a ratchet and socket, but don’t remove them yet.

How do you change the rotor on a GMC Sierra?

Slide the rotor on the GMC’s spindle and place the outer bearing, tapered end first, into the hole in the center of the rotor. Reinstall the washer and nut on the spindle and tighten the nut, while spinning the rotor, to 12 foot-pounds with a torque wrench and socket to seat the bearing. Loosen the spindle nut and tighten it to only hand-tight.

What’s the name of the GMC Sierra truck?

The C-series indicated two-wheel drive and the K-series indicated four-wheel drive. In 1975, the names of the trim levels on GMC trucks changed to Sierra, Sierra Grande, High Sierra and Sierra Classic with the Sierra trim level being the base level GMC C-K pickup.

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Ruth Doyle