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#486 of 611 Re: ABS problems [madmichael] by hateful_jim

Jan 27, 2012 (5:48 pm)

Replying to: madmichael (Jan 26, 2012 8:42 pm)
Thanks for the heads up. I have a great friend that is a certified FORD trained mechanic. I'll get him to go with me when i pick up the Nissan (only costing me 1000.00), and get him to run the computer to see what comes up. Luckily, i havent paid the guy anything yet, but am supposed to soon. He's a friend too, and is holding it for me with no money down. Says that the trans. worked fine til he put a new timing chain (?) on it, and then 2nd gear started acting up, so maybe its got the wrong timing belt/chain on it.
 
I do appreciate the words of warning, i'll check into that.
 
Ya know, the complete truth is, i've owned Chevy trucks since i graduated high school in 1979, at least half a dozen or more. I really, REALLY, like the old Chevy trucks, from 1987 back til 77' . Mind you, their bodies did rust out pretty bad, but they would last FOREVER, and you could actually work on them YOURSELF!! But when GM decided to make them where you couldnt work on them yourself, and make them cheaper, so they could jack up the prices, and pay their UNION employees over 20.00 an hour, GM went to S--t. They are no different than ALL the other car companies. Like my dad used to say- "PUT EM' ALL IN A BAG, SHAKE EM' UP, AND SHAKE EM' OUT- AND YOU CANT TELL THEM APART- THAT ALL LOOK THE SAME".
 
Myself included, AMERICANS (most of us anyways) are getting FAT and LAZY, and we want it EASY. We can only blame ourselves for letting GM and all the other companies stick it to us, because we take what we get, instead of saying NO, and turning our backs. In 1979 you could buy a SILVERADO brand new for 8000.00, Today, thats not even a good downpayment!! HEY- WE ASKED FOR IT!! Thanks, JIM said that!!

#487 of 611 05 silverado 2500 brakes by ext2gtx

Feb 03, 2012 (5:46 pm)

I have replaced rubber hoses to rotors.When i apply my brakes say a dozen time the pedal will get hard and the brakes will start to grabe and i have to pull over and bleed the brakes.Any ideas

#488 of 611 Brake probs. by woolyman

Feb 06, 2012 (6:55 am)

#489 of 611 Brake probs. by woolyman

Feb 06, 2012 (7:08 am)

I gotta thank everyone who gave me input and helped me fix my rusted brake line prob. My 99 Silverado (249,000+ miles) lost brakes as I stopped at an exit at work (yes I'm lucky). Pep Boys quoted $3000 for the job (replace lines and calipers). Took me a long weekend, but I replaced the lines and calipers (bleed screws were jammed super tight and rounded off) and it works like new. From this post someone gave me a sight that offered exact replacements (stainless lines and fittings) for $299 and the calipers were about $150. Then, because I'm not smart enough to make diagrams another person gave me an exact connection to the ABS controller. Bled the system and it's better than new. Found about 4 pin hole leaks in the old lines (most in tight spaces where I couldn't see them without the aid of mirror). Figured I saved about $2500, but lost a weekend.

#490 of 611 2002 Silverado ABS problem by jcmoore2

Feb 11, 2012 (1:07 pm)

My Z71 has been having an on going ABS problem at low speeds. I thought it was a faulty wheel speed sensor. I replaced both sensors. Now the problem is more consistent. It kicks in at 5 mph everytime. The truck has New brakes all around, New Master cylinder, and a totaly flushed system. The one thing I was leaning tord replacing next is the Wheel Hubs. I did notice grease down inside the hole along the sensor trace. Is it normal to have alot of grease in there?

#491 of 611 Re: 2002 Silverado ABS problem [jcmoore2] by mrfixit911

Feb 12, 2012 (1:34 pm)

Replying to: jcmoore2 (Feb 11, 2012 1:07 pm)
Not sure about the grease, but your problem was/is the same as mine, same truck, 2002. I did what you have done and replaced the hubs. I replaced the hubs because the bearings went bad at 95,000 mile. That did nothing to help for the brake problem. I finally took the ABS fuse out as a suggestion from a mechanic. Not a problem since I did 2 yrs/20k miles ago. The ABS light will come on. It even passes the tuff PA state inspection with that way. I will say, I do not have the brake line failure problem others have. Mine was all in the ABS.

#492 of 611 Re: 2002 Silverado ABS problem [mrfixit911] by jcmoore2

Feb 12, 2012 (2:03 pm)

Replying to: mrfixit911 (Feb 12, 2012 1:34 pm)
Thanks.. Ive done that for the last week. I am concered about the NY state Insp. I would like to get the problem fixed however if I have to drive with the ABS and Brake light on I will. Its just frustrating.

#493 of 611 Re: 2002 Silverado ABS problem [jcmoore2] by hateful_jim

Feb 13, 2012 (7:20 pm)

Replying to: jcmoore2 (Feb 11, 2012 1:07 pm)
Jim here, Just wanted to say that the grease your having in the sensor trace is reminescent of a bad wheel bearing. That bad wheel bearing is what is confusing the abs sensor at 5 mph. My wheel bearing was bad enough to confuse the abs sensor, but not bad enough to notice a wobble.
 Might be a good idea to check that bearing before you lose a wheel, or brakes. Like i posted many times, i had to hit a BIG yello pole at Lowes, to keep from ramming a car in the parking lot, due to NO BRAKES.
 Good luck. Welcome to the JOYS of CHEVY OWNERSHIP!!
                                                    Jim said that!!

#494 of 611 Re: 2002 Silverado ABS problem [jcmoore2] by mrfixit911

Feb 14, 2012 (5:09 am)

Replying to: jcmoore2 (Feb 12, 2012 2:03 pm)
I did not have any problem with PA state inspection with the ABS light on. If you do, just simply put the fuse back in. Like Jim said, check the wheel bearing for wobble. I had to replace mine for bad bearings,. It went bad with no warning. One day fine, the next day loud noise and I could feel it in the steering. It just didn't help the ABS problem.
 
Has pulling the fuse helped ? I noticed the better braking right away.

#495 of 611 Re: 2002 Silverado ABS problem [mrfixit911] by jcmoore2

Feb 18, 2012 (2:46 pm)

Replying to: mrfixit911 (Feb 14, 2012 5:09 am)
Thanks for all the help. I did notice a lot better braking with the fuse pulled. I haven't noticed any abnormal pulling or noise yet from the truck. The truck has been great for me. Its ten years old now and I really haven't had to do anything to it. Hopefully it will hold out for another ten years. Thanks again for the help. I will keep you posted.

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