Why do I have a brake problem on my 2004 Silverado?
When at a stop, I can feel the pedal slowly sinking. Pumping the pedal sounds like either ai in the lines or a bad booster. Bleed the system correctly starting at the bypass valve then working from the next farthest out caliper (rt rear) next closest and so on until you’ve bled all the calipers.
What causes the brake to lock up on one wheel?
Usually, when brakes lock up on one wheel its caused by either a locked up caliper piston, stuck caliper slide pins, or a clogged flex hose going to the caliper. This video will give information on how to test each of these components in order to get a better idea of what is causing your brake problem.
How to diagnose a locked up brake caliper?
Let the vehicle cool down before attempting to diagnose the problem. Don’t touch a hot rotor or any hot brake component! Injury can occur. An infrared thermometer would be suggested to verify that the area is cool enough to work on. Note: This video is designed to only diagnose brakes locked up on one single wheel.
Why is my brake pedal not working properly?
Pumping the pedal sounds like either ai in the lines or a bad booster. Bleed the system correctly starting at the bypass valve then working from the next farthest out caliper (rt rear) next closest and so on until you’ve bled all the calipers. It might take two trips around to get all he air out.
When at a stop, I can feel the pedal slowly sinking. Pumping the pedal sounds like either ai in the lines or a bad booster. Bleed the system correctly starting at the bypass valve then working from the next farthest out caliper (rt rear) next closest and so on until you’ve bled all the calipers.
Pumping the pedal sounds like either ai in the lines or a bad booster. Bleed the system correctly starting at the bypass valve then working from the next farthest out caliper (rt rear) next closest and so on until you’ve bled all the calipers. It might take two trips around to get all he air out.
Is there a recall on 2004 Chevy Silverado?
There was a recall on the 04 hydro boosters. If it is hydro, look under your dash where the rod goes from the pedal thru the fire wall. Is it leaking there?
What causes the brake lines to bleed on a Chevy?
Bleed the brake lines as recommended by Chevy to fix this. You could also have a ballooning brake hose when the brakes are applied. Check your brake hoses for anomalies. Excessive Brake Travel: If the brake linings are worn, the drum brakes are misadjusted or the brake lines have air in them, you will have this issue.
Why is my brake fluid leaking in my GMC Sierra?
The master cylinder can also cause issues if it is losing fluid. The brake fluid is stored in the master cylinder, which must be replaced if there’s a leak. Even though your brakes are in a closed system, you may experience contaminated brake fluid. Inspect the brake fluid; it should be clear.
What causes your car’s brakes to bleed when you hit a break pedal?
Check if your car is fitted with a brake assist system. Bleeding the brakes is a pretty simple job, but obviously it needs to be right. Air in the brake lines will cause your break pedal to feel soft and your brakes will be dangerous.
Why are my front brakes bleeding on my GMC Sierra?
The rotor still will rotate when brakes are applied, any help is great help please! This is on a gmt-900, 2007 GMC Sierra 1500. I made the mistake yesterday of bleeding the front brakes while replacing the pads, now I seem to be facing a problem with air in the lines.
Why are my front brakes bleeding while replacing pads?
Its almost as if the brake pumps prior to releasing the valve dont build up much pressure, although there is still air bubbles coming out, the liquid really is shooting out with that much pressure. I made the mistake yesterday of bleeding the front brakes while replacing the pads, now I seem to be facing a problem with air in the lines.
How do you Bleed brake lines on a Chevy Silverado?
Bleed the system correctly starting at the bypass valve then working from the next farthest out caliper (rt rear) next closest and so on until you’ve bled all the calipers. It might take two trips around to get all he air out. I forgot to mention that I also took it to a mechanic 2 times to have the lines bled.