上汽通用别克汽车维修手册-sect5Avu.pdfVIP

SECTION 5A - BRAKES IMPORTANT: Before performing any Service Operation or other procedure described in this Section, refer to Section 00 CAUTIONS AND NOTES for correct workshop practices with regard to safety and/or property damage. 1. GENERAL INFORMATION The VU Series Models braking system carries over from VX Series Models with the addition of a load sensing proportioning valve which is coupled to the rear suspension. Because VU Series Models are equipped with a load sensing proportioning valve, the brake master cylinder does not have the standard proportioning valve installed. The normal master cylinder proportioning valve is replaced by a pressure differential spool valve. The spool valve provides warning in the event of a loss of front or rear system pressures and allows equal system pressure to the load sensing proportioning valve. The load sensing proportioning valve fitted to VU Series Models is not a serviceable item and if found to be faulty, must be replaced as an assembly. For information not covered in this Section, refer to Section 5A BRAKES in the VT Series I and VT Series II Service Information. 1.1 MASTER CYLINDER - PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION DESCRIPTION A master cylinder with a 25.4 mm (1 inch) diameter main bore is used on all VU Series Models, regardless of the braking system fitted. The only difference being the master cylinder used with ABS has a screw in blanking plug installed into the lower of the two front brake outlets in the master cylinder. The master cylinder is a tandem, centre valve design, incorporating a 31.75 mm fast fill bore and valve that provides a reduced pedal travel. The master cylinder is mounted to the vacuum brake booster, which in turn is mounted to the engine side of the dash panel. CONS