How to replace brake lines in a GMC Truck?
Try using and air bleeder first. Start at the right rear wheel. Let it suck on the system for a while. then over to left rear. That always works for us. Thanks guys. Yeah just replaced the lines as they were all really rusted and 1 blew. Brake fluid was a dark brown but nothing like sludge.
Why did I flush the brake fluid on my GMC Truck?
I had flushed the brake fluid on my truck last spring as preventative maintenance, along with a new master cylinder because it was contaminated the white plastic reservoir was coated black inside. then had a caliper seize while driving. put new calipers and brakes all around, then blew the rear hard line bleeding the system.
What are the brake lines on a Chevy Silverado?
The brake lines used in all GMT800 Silverado/Sierra/Suburbans are a copper plated steel tube. The lines are then coated with an “AlGal” coating to protect them from corrosion.
Why are my brake calipers not releasing properly?
Water and other dust can come into the handbrake wires and cause them to rust. This will cause the brake calipers not to release properly when you release the handbrake. To fix this, you can try to lubricate the handbrake cable and the arm on the caliper and move it backward and forward a hundred times to see if it gets better.
Try using and air bleeder first. Start at the right rear wheel. Let it suck on the system for a while. then over to left rear. That always works for us. Thanks guys. Yeah just replaced the lines as they were all really rusted and 1 blew. Brake fluid was a dark brown but nothing like sludge.
I had flushed the brake fluid on my truck last spring as preventative maintenance, along with a new master cylinder because it was contaminated the white plastic reservoir was coated black inside. then had a caliper seize while driving. put new calipers and brakes all around, then blew the rear hard line bleeding the system.
What does it mean when your brake caliper is stuck?
“Brake caliper bolt stuck” and “caliper mounting bolt stuck” aren’t phrases I’ve heard anyone say, but thanks to Google they’re likely why you’re reading this. People googled those phrases, and similar ones, over 10,000 times last year. Which means having a stuck caliper bolt is something bugging lots of people.
Why are brake caliper bolts called bracket bolts?
Plain and simple. They’re often called “caliper bracket bolts” because they attach to the part of your caliper called the bracket, and hold it tight to the spindle or steering knuckle. Torque Talk… Now a word about torque, the twisting force that tightens a bolt. Because caliper bolts MUST stay on, they need a LOT of torque.
How does the GM ABS brake system work?
The antilock brake system (ABS) is controlled by its own computer. When it senses a problem, the ABS module on the dashboard will light up. When the problem is fixed, the module will sometimes still stay on, and it will need to be rest. This is an easy process, and takes a few minutes to complete. Turn the vehicle off and put it into park.
Is there any fluid in my rear brake line?
Brake line blew a month ago. Ended up replacing all the lines and have tried to bleed the system over the last week. I get nothing out to the rears. Good fluid into ABS, nothing out to the rears.
Brake line blew a month ago. Ended up replacing all the lines and have tried to bleed the system over the last week. I get nothing out to the rears. Good fluid into ABS, nothing out to the rears.
Why are my brakes so soft after replacing everything?
New front lines, pads, rotors, rear shoes, rear cylinders, drums, springs, adjusters, and levers have all been changed. After changing all this I had a very soft pedal. I bled the brakes three or four times with no affect. So I took it to the local mechanic. He said the master was bad.
What causes a brake master to stop working?
Pumping the brakes can cause these seals to expand and may help the brake master start working again. When this failure occurs, the brake master cylinder must be replaced with a new unit. Bleed the Brake System: Air in brake system can cause the system not to pressurize or pump up.
Are there any power gauges on my Yukon XL?
My 2003 Yukon XL (Suburban) with 5.3 motor and 70k miles has no power to any of dash gauges. The truck runs and operates fine, but the radio, heater controls and dash lights work fine. No gauge activity at all. All gauges are at the zero mark. I believe I have checked all fuses at left hand corner of dash, under dash and the under hood fuse box.
Why does my GMC Yukon speedometer not work?
GM had instrument cluster problems 2003 to 2006 There is no speedometer cable on the 2003 Yukon, if there is no transmission issues like shifting problem. Your instrument cluster has gone bad, to pinpoint. Your stepper motor to your speedometer gauge has failed and needs to be replaced.
Why is my Cluster gauge on my Tahoe Yukon not working?
After a little research it turned out to be a common problem where the seven little surface mount resitors that power the display overheat and break the solder connections. It was simple to reflow the solder with a little flux and a drop of fresh solder.
When did the GMC Sierra gauges stop working?
Claims with repair orders prior to September 28, 2007, must be submitted to the Service Contract provider. All gauges stopped working on Friday but came back on after going through checking all lights etc. After turning right signal light on ( while driving) the gauges came on. All gauges went again today and…