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#45 of 75 Re: 2003 Tahoe soft brake pedal [jrdobrien] by minikin May 18, 2007 (5:52 pm)
Replying to: jrdobrien (Apr 25, 2007 5:45 pm) You're just going to have to live with it. Common issue. Welcome to the world of early 21st century Chevy brakes. There is a fix. Unfortunately it involves buying a new / later model truck; one built after the problem(s) were corrected.
#47 of 75 88 3/4 ton Suburban braking problem by efbassett Sep 20, 2007 (8:54 am)
Extremley hard braking is required to stop vehicle. All new brake parts (master cyl, slaves, calipers, pads, drums, fluid, etc.) replaced. Has been this way since purchased used. Serviced by prof. mechs. that can't figured it out. Every thing appears to be routed correctly. Has 2" lift. Mechs. thought it might be the rear proportioning, but does not appear to be that. Anyone have any experience with this? Replies to this message: kiawah (Sep 20, 2007 9:03 am) efbassett (Sep 20, 2007 9:26 am) kiawah (Sep 20, 2007 12:12 pm)
#48 of 75 Re: 88 3/4 ton Suburban braking problem [efbassett] by kiawah Sep 20, 2007 (9:03 am)
Replying to: efbassett (Sep 20, 2007 8:54 am) Doesn't that sound like a power brake booster problem? Replies to this message: efbassett (Sep 20, 2007 9:26 am) kiawah (Sep 20, 2007 12:12 pm)
#49 of 75 Re: 88 3/4 ton Suburban braking problem [kiawah] by efbassett Sep 20, 2007 (9:26 am)
Replying to: kiawah (Sep 20, 2007 9:03 am) That is what we originally thought. Everything has been changed with the exception of the lines and proportioning valves (front and rear). Besides the boost is a helper and should be able to be overriden with hard braking but it is nearly impossible to lock up the brakes. Except on wet pavement. Several mechanics have been stumped. They have pressure tested the entire system at the cylinders and this is within specs. Tried different pads and shoes, everything. It calls for semi-metallic but tried a straight organic and this helps only slightly but wear excessively fast. I know the vehicle is heavy but you would think that the brakes would still lock up. It is just frustrating. It is most likely a small oversight that is obvious no one is seeing it. I even thought the rubber flex lines might be swelling and not applying all the pressure but that also check out. Replies to this message: kiawah (Sep 20, 2007 12:12 pm)
#50 of 75 Re: 88 3/4 ton Suburban braking problem [efbassett] by kiawah Sep 20, 2007 (12:12 pm)
Replying to: efbassett (Sep 20, 2007 9:26 am) Did you replace the brake booster also? Is it getting the necessary vaccuum?
#51 of 75 2007 suburban squeeking brakes by nascarhauler Sep 24, 2007 (8:09 pm)
07 suburban 1500 with roughly 24,000 miles. this truck has had 4 sets of brake pads since it was purchased 1 year ago due to very loud squeeking. i have been told that chevrolet has an updated pad due to all of the complaints. has anyone else heard of this. we have been blown off by several dealers but i found a dealer that seems to have found the update on chevy's tech support line. any information would be helpful
#52 of 75 Re: 96 Suburban Brake light issues [jewald] by toi1 Oct 15, 2007 (4:19 pm)
Replying to: jewald (Jul 10, 2007 8:21 am) Hi i cant help but im having the same problem with my 1997 suburban. Can you help if you already fixed it? the bulbs and fuses are ok abd the indicator ionside blinks fast however brake and turn signal light at rear dont work.   Thanks, moheni66yahoo.com
#53 of 75 1997 Rear Brakelights, turn signals dont work by toi1 Oct 15, 2007 (4:24 pm)
The blinkers on dash blink rapidly fast however turn signal and brakelights at rear dont work. Can anyone please help?   Thanks, moheni66yahoo.com Replies to this message: kiawah (Oct 15, 2007 7:17 pm) toi1 (Oct 16, 2007 8:58 am) rockman59 (Oct 16, 2007 12:33 pm) jwood3 (Oct 28, 2007 8:07 pm)
#54 of 75 Re: 1997 Rear Brakelights, turn signals dont work [toi1] by kiawah Oct 15, 2007 (7:17 pm)
Replying to: toi1 (Oct 15, 2007 4:24 pm) Check your bulbs, you have one with most likely a broken filament. Replies to this message: toi1 (Oct 16, 2007 8:58 am)

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