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Re: 01 suburban rear brake backing plate replacement [chevynut1]
by jarrodr
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Nov 28, 2008 (1:42 pm)
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Replying to: chevynut1 (Mar 02, 2008 9:23 am)
I had these replaced on my vehicle at the dealer. I am sure they would not tell me about aftermarket parts, so I had to have the axle removed to do it. They did one and told me the other one was fine and that I didn't need to do it, but then I was there again in only 12 months having it done again...I wanted them to pay for the labor because I asked them to do both the first time...idiots.
Although I am mechanically inclined, I don't have the time, so I would refuse such an attempt.
On the other hand, after spending about $4500 on brakes in three years, I am not longer driving the vehicle...this will be the subject of another posting. Nobody can fix my brakes and they have been worth crap for three years. It's a worthless vehicle now and dangerous to drive.
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Re: 2003 Tahoe rear brake wear? [evilz]
by jarrodr
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Nov 28, 2008 (1:51 pm)
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Replying to: evilz (Feb 10, 2007 10:04 am)
I am seeing the same problem with my 2001 Suburban 4WD. The rear brakes are shot everytime I go in...in only a few thousand miles since the last time. Personally, I don't even think the front brakes are working as I cannot get this beast to stop. After $4500 in brakes in 3 years I have parked it. It is dangerous to drive and 4 different mechanics have done nothing but put new parts in with virtually no improvement in braking. There is something terribly wrong with the brakes on this truck. I am DISGUSTED with it. I prefer my old 1993 Bronco...tip toe the brakes and they start to grab. fantastic things...and only $14 for a caliper and they are the simplest things too.
Anyone know of an aftermarket system from master cylinder all the way through calipers pad, drums, rotors that will work here?
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Re: 01 suburban rear brake backing plate replacement [jarrodr]
by deanstinger
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Mar 18, 2009 (4:46 pm)
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Replying to: jarrodr (Nov 28, 2008 1:42 pm)
What did dealer charge to pull rear axle and change backing plate?
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Re: 01 suburban rear brake backing plate replacement [deanstinger]
by jarrodr
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Mar 19, 2009 (9:13 am)
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Replying to: deanstinger (Mar 18, 2009 4:46 pm)
It was all part of the repairs which cost over $600, but I believe the axle alone, with nothing else was over $300 of that...and that was several years ago. If you have one replaced, DO BOTH even if they tell you it isn't necessary. That's what they told me and 12 months later I was paying the $300 plus again to have the other backing plate replaced.
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