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#156 of 200 Re: ABS issues [ttaupier1] by ttaupier1 Aug 03, 2009 (8:08 am)
Replying to: ttaupier1 (Aug 03, 2009 8:02 am) an other site of good information(if you get dumped on by the dealer)   http://www.popularmechanics.com/how_to_central/automotive/2265091.html
#157 of 200 In line flexiable brake line by ctchevy Aug 05, 2009 (4:52 pm)
Have a 2003 4WD SIlverado and have just been initiated to the "brake problem." I am replacing all brake lines with polyarmour and SS russell hose. I am not sure how to replace the flexible braided line located between the master cylinder and the first junction. Is this section replaceable with an aftermarket or do I have to buy the overpriced dealer OEM lines (about $100). Thanks for any help.
#158 of 200 Re: ABS issues [fauxjoe] by kerryj Aug 08, 2009 (2:45 am)
Replying to: fauxjoe (Aug 03, 2009 7:25 am) Thanks for the reply. I learned something yesterday as well. My son in law just had his 04 Colorado in the shop for the same problem except his ABS light was coming on below 30 mph. My light isnt coming on. I know, you would think him and I would compare truck problems, but both of us have had so many issues we dont even mention them anymore. His has really been a lemon. Anyway, the dealer replaced the drivers side hub under warranty (?) and it fixed the problem. Apparently there was a recall on his that he was unaware of. And this is one of the dealers who told me they had never heard of the problem. I am going to visit them next week and I will post my findings. I'll probably end up replacing the hub myself if I can determine which one is acting up. Thanks also for the links posted. I will check them out.
#159 of 200 pulsating brakes on 2001 1500 Siverado by rogy Aug 16, 2009 (2:53 pm)
after i had my original rotors and pads replaced, when I apply my brakes at speeds over 45 and more my brakes pulsate and this never happened with the original rotors and pads.I had premium parts put on.I also went back and had the front rotors replaced and it is still pulsating when I apply the brakes. if you have some advice, kindly reply at rogy1943yahoo.ca have a great day Replies to this message: obyone (Aug 16, 2009 9:21 pm) ttaupier1 (Aug 17, 2009 6:43 am) ttaupier1 (Aug 17, 2009 6:54 am)
#160 of 200 Re: 2001 Silverado 1500 Brake Pulsation [ttaupier1] by rogy Aug 16, 2009 (4:21 pm)
Replying to: ttaupier1 (Aug 09, 2007 8:59 pm) Thank you for the info, I will certainly try this and have a great day Rogy
#161 of 200 Re: pulsating brakes on 2001 1500 Siverado [rogy] by obyone Aug 16, 2009 (9:21 pm)
Replying to: rogy (Aug 16, 2009 2:53 pm) .I had premium parts put on.I also went back and had the front rotors replaced and it is still pulsating when I apply the brakes.   So the mechanic replaced the premium parts with more premium parts?   One wonders what exactly qualifies as premium parts. Also who performed the break in procedure for the brakes? Replies to this message: ttaupier1 (Aug 17, 2009 6:43 am)
#162 of 200 Re: pulsating brakes on 2001 1500 Siverado [obyone] by ttaupier1 Aug 17, 2009 (6:43 am)
Replying to: obyone (Aug 16, 2009 9:21 pm) This could be due to many factors the most usual ones are the fact that the back calipers may not be applying all the required stopping pressure, thus the front rotors are now warped. This is what happened to me and how I landed on this forum:   I have replaced the rear & front rotors, brake pads, and most importantly my rear calipers with aftermarket SSBC three piston. I have also replaced the brake hoses with Russell braided hose kit.   My one question is how long before the brakes started pulsing, and was it within a day of the new brakes being put on the truck or that moment you drove out of the garage?   If the rotors are warped it will pulsate, if the rotors are warping a few miles into the drive, that could indicate that the back brakes are not assisting the stopping.. thus the front calipers and brakes are the only mechanics stopping the vehicle, and over a few stops the brakes are warping/by overheating, and in the summer months the ambient air will not cool the rotors very much increasing the heat retained in the metal.   You could have a damaged ABS controller, or master cylinder, these are less common and not very typical. The GM issues with brakes have been the brake lines rusting out and the rear calipers being just junk, please see my other posts for those items. Search for “ttaupier”
#163 of 200 Re: pulsating brakes on 2001 1500 Siverado [rogy] by ttaupier1 Aug 17, 2009 (6:54 am)
Replying to: rogy (Aug 16, 2009 2:53 pm) Check this post out as well,   #46 of 162Re: 2001 Silverado 1500 Brake Pulsation [1offroader] by sweetlb
#164 of 200 Re: Chev Silverado Brake Failure [brett4mvp] by 00z71dcr Sep 08, 2009 (5:08 pm)
Replying to: brett4mvp (Apr 02, 2007 9:32 am) i have had the same problem. it only happens when i go slow like you described. i almost hit a car at a gas station. it scared the living day lights out of me. did you end up gettin the problem fixed and/or what was it Replies to this message: z71bass (Oct 17, 2009 4:06 am)
#165 of 200 04 1500ex cab silverado brake warning light by jeeps2 Sep 12, 2009 (8:54 am)
My brake warning light is on very dim even when the truck is not running and the key is removed, any idea why or what I can check. Only have 22000 miles on it. Replies to this message: redsierra (Oct 07, 2009 9:10 pm)

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