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#516 of 611 2000 Silverado Emergency brake by joeincalif

Jul 04, 2012 (7:19 pm)

#517 of 611 2000 Silverado Emergency brake by joeincalif

Jul 04, 2012 (7:19 pm)

I'm buying a 2000 silverado 1500 to pull a travel trailer, The emergency brake pedal goes all the way down. (I don't know if it works or not, I didn't check that on the test drive). I guess there is a cable attached to it, so if the cable is broke how much of a job is it to replace it? Could it just be an adjustment maybe?

#518 of 611 Brake lines finally burst. by mrfixit911

Jul 26, 2012 (2:01 pm)

I got the ABS problem figured out 2 yrs ago, pull the ABS fuse. Yesterday the brake lines burst. I was at a place i could pull over. Just ordered new stainless steel line kit from Classic Tube . com. If you haven't; replaced them. Do it now. I was lucky. 2002- silverado 1500 4x4, 160000 miles.
 
joe in calif, The emergency brakes on these trucks suck too. The cable goes to a small set of aux brake pads on the rear wheel., I had mine totally redone at 125000 miles, it barley stopped me. If you buy or have bought the truck, check to see that all the total brake system(lines, sensors, master cyl, etc., everything) has been replaced or do it before you pull your trailer.

#519 of 611 radio static by jeeps2

Aug 12, 2012 (12:33 pm)

I get radio static when my bug guard is installed. Remove the bug guard and static goes way. Put the guard back on a static returns. Static can be heard even with the sound system off. Reinstall the bug guard and it's back again. Any idea how to fix this w/o removing the bug guard? Thanks.....

#520 of 611 Re: Chevy silverado 1500 front brakes locking up [barnowl3] by tonitocon

Sep 22, 2012 (9:55 am)

Replying to: barnowl3 (Sep 29, 2011 5:38 pm)
something as simple as contaminated break fluid can cause similar symptoms and do some pretty evil things.

#522 of 611 Re: Chevy silverado 1500 front brakes locking up [tonitocon] by mrfixit911

Sep 22, 2012 (5:34 pm)

Replying to: tonitocon (Sep 22, 2012 9:55 am)
Contaminated brake fluid ,good point. My master cyl reservoir fluid turned black after 5 yrs old and 85k miles, that's when my problems started. How would of this happen if it wasn't contaminated from factory ?

#523 of 611 2004 Silverado 1500 rusted brake lines by forresth

Sep 28, 2012 (4:51 pm)

Sunday I went to start my truck. Put my foot on the brake pedal and it went to the floor. I pumped it a few times and there was no pressure increase. I found one place near left rear wheel where the lines was corroded and leaking fluid. Had it towed to the dealer and they say it will cost $2750 in labor and $2700 in parts to fix. They say they need to replace all the brake lines and the fuel lines, and several other parts due to corrosion. They say it will take 3 to 4 days to fix. The labor is expensive because they have to drop the torsion bar cross member , the transfer case and the fuel tank. Weighing my options as the truck only has 19533 miles on it. KBB value is about $15 to $18k.

#524 of 611 Brake line replacement cost by mrfixit911

Sep 28, 2012 (6:33 pm)

Here is what I did... GM gets the lines from www.classictube.com, the exact same lines. They make them up special so it took 5 days to get parts.They are pre bent and fit exact. I purchased stainless steel lines, hoses and all mounting hardware for $450 for ALL the brake lines. I had my local mechanic do the work, his bill was $700 for labor, and it also needed all the backing plates, pads, rotors, 2 calibers that were rusted also, etc for a total bill of $1400 including labor. It took one day , but with 2 mechanics on it. He had to remove the cross member and gas tank but not the transfer case. Are your sure the gas lines are bad? I've only heard of just the brake lines. So I've got $1850 into it. But now your talking gas lines too. My truck is a 2002 with 165k,so figured it was cheaper cost VS new truck, plus I couldn't sell, trade or do anything with no brakes or get much for it anyway, l0l. The price of a tow to another shop could save you $1000+. I wish I got rid of it yrs ago, I've spent 6k on it since 100k miles. Keep me posted what you do., Good luck.

#525 of 611 Re: 2004 Silverado 1500 rusted brake lines [forresth] by rotondo

Sep 28, 2012 (6:46 pm)

Replying to: forresth (Sep 28, 2012 4:51 pm)
I can't believe it should cost that much. I have a 2000 Silverado I had to get all my break lines renewed It cost me about $1800.00. I wouldn't take it to a dealer. Take it to a auto repair shop. I was thinking about a new Silverado but I have second thoughts. At least get a second opinion. My truck only had 36,000 miles on it never been in the snow or ice.

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