Why is my hard pedal not working with the engine running?
Most on line help deals with hard pedal with engine running vacuum problem. 118000 miles not 11800. Thanks for listening. have the same problem? There is an easy way to replace any master cylinder, except some that have four lines coming out, without having to waste time bleeding at the wheels.
What happens when you push the brake pedal?
Pushing the pedal slowly pushes brake fluid down the lines while letting air float back up. Releasing the pedal quickly washes any air bubbles into the reservoir along with the brake fluid that is rushing back. There are always different piston diameters available for any given master cylinder design.
Why does my Silverado go slower past half Trottle?
The truck starts, idles, and revs normally and when accellarating slowly everything works just fine, but once you get past half throttle it falls on its face and acts like it has a clogged fuel filter or bad fuel pump. It actually goes slower than below half throttle. The bogging gets consistently worse the more throttle you give it.
What kind of steering wheel does a 1998 GMC Sierra have?
For a 1998 GMC Truck K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-454 7.4L . Maybe the term is used differently these days though. Check this part on the steering shaft. If that joint at the far left in the picture is bad it needs to be replaced. This could cause the problem you are having.
Why is my steering pin worn out on my GMC Sierra?
He told me that on the older Chevy and GMC trucks they have a “steering pin” (I’m assuming at the wheel) that tends to wear out and cause the symptoms my truck was having. Unfortunately I got a new phone since then and lost his number.
Why does the brake pedal go to the floor when engine is running?
The air prevents brake fluid from efficient flow inside the brake lines, damaging the brake lines and giving the feeling of spongy soft feel, instead of the firm feel of the brake pedal when depressing. Although having your brake pedal goes to the floor when the engine running is bad and dangerous, it is very noticeable and easy to diagnose.
The truck starts, idles, and revs normally and when accellarating slowly everything works just fine, but once you get past half throttle it falls on its face and acts like it has a clogged fuel filter or bad fuel pump. It actually goes slower than below half throttle. The bogging gets consistently worse the more throttle you give it.