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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986C 10 P/U 2WD V8-350 5.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLSERVICE AND REPAIRMASTER CYLINDER SERVICESTEPS
1986 Chevrolet C 10 P/U 2WD V8-350 5.7L
Master Cylinder ServiceSteps
1986 Chevrolet C 10 P/U 2WD V8-350 5.7LSECTION Master Cylinder ServiceSteps
NOTES, WARNINGS, AND HINTS
Fundamentals and Basics
PARTS REMINDER LIST
Fundamentals and Basics
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
Tools and Equipment
PROCEDURES
1. Check for applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSB).
2. Perform Initial Test Drive and Diagnosis By Symptom.
Fundamentals and Basics
3. Inspect master-cylinder.
Testing and Inspection
4. Remove master-cylinder.
Service and Repair
5. Rebuild or replace master-cylinder as necessary.
Service and Repair
6. Bench bleed master-cylinder.
Service and Repair
7. Install master-cylinder.
Service and Repair
8. Bleed front and rear brakes.
Brake Bleeding
9. Adjust rear brakes.
Adjustments
10. Install tire and wheel assembly.
Fundamentals and Basics
11. Perform After Repairs Test Drive.
Fundamentals and Basics
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CONCERNS
Customer Safety Information
Fundamentals and Basics
PARTS REMINDER LIST
Fundamentals and Basics
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
Tools and Equipment
PROCEDURES
1. Check for applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSB).
2. Perform Initial Test Drive and Diagnosis By Symptom.
Fundamentals and Basics
3. Inspect master-cylinder.
Testing and Inspection
4. Remove master-cylinder.
Service and Repair
5. Rebuild or replace master-cylinder as necessary.
Service and Repair
6. Bench bleed master-cylinder.
Service and Repair
7. Install master-cylinder.
Service and Repair
8. Bleed front and rear brakes.
Brake Bleeding
9. Adjust rear brakes.
Adjustments
10. Install tire and wheel assembly.
Fundamentals and Basics
11. Perform After Repairs Test Drive.
Fundamentals and Basics
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CONCERNS
Customer Safety Information
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.