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#5 of 44 Colorado frozen parking brake by rmseman Feb 15, 2007 (9:38 am)
When the temperature gets to 10 degrees F or lower the parking brake on my '05 Colorado freezes. Even when I haven't applied the brake the night before. First time I took it to the dealer they cleaned and adjusted the shoes. Next cold snap I had the same problem. Dealer removed plug from backing plate "to assist in venting". Those occurences were at 16K and 19K miles. I now have 38K (just beyond warranty of course) and problem is back big time. I'm trying to get it back to dealer when weather is cold enough but my schedule adn the weather's aren't meshing.   Anybody else in the north country having this problem? I'm in western Pennsylvania. It's a manual trans so I need to use the park brake from time to time. I carry a brick in the cab to use as a wheel chock. I never expected to have to resort to measures such as this on a relatively new vehicle. Replies to this message: sbaker72 (Nov 28, 2007 9:57 am) redseal94 (Feb 14, 2008 1:16 pm) redseal94 (Feb 14, 2008 1:17 pm)
#6 of 44 Re: Colorado frozen parking brake [rmseman] by sbaker72 Nov 28, 2007 (9:57 am)
Replying to: rmseman (Feb 15, 2007 9:38 am) I just bought an 05 Colorado 4x4 Crew with the auto tran and have had the same issue. I live in British Columbia and winter is here so temps are below freezing. I thought it initially because I washed it then it got cold but it happens quite often. Did you resolve your issue?
#7 of 44 Parking Brake Spring 04 Colorado by detalr1 Feb 01, 2008 (11:57 am)
The emergency brake spring on my 04 colorado broke and caused the parking brake cable to snap. When I went to the Chevy dealer to get a new spring, they told me that it was not on the parts list. Talked to engineers at GM coroporate and they did not show a spring on that truck for the parking break. Mitchell's shows the spring on their parts list. I know what was taken off my truck and there has got to be a replacement somewhere. Anyone else having this issue? Any suggestions?
#8 of 44 Re: Colorado frozen parking brake [rmseman] by redseal94 Feb 14, 2008 (1:16 pm)
Replying to: rmseman (Feb 15, 2007 9:38 am) Yep same problem. There is a fix for it now, my vehicle just got fixed today. Something about changing adjusters in rear, etc. Said the brakes would absorb moisture.   The problems I now have. In cold it is difficult to downshift (manual) into 1st or 2nd gear until I'm almost completely stopped. Chevy said this is normal. Also difficult to shift into reverse some time to time. Chevy has a bulletin on this (TSB 611), but said it is normal. Anyone else with these problems?   I'm in the process of Chevy buying it back (about 23,000 miles on it). If interested, I'll let you know how it went. Also may just do the lemon law (these problems meet Pennsylvania's criteria). Replies to this message: redseal94 (Feb 14, 2008 1:17 pm)
#9 of 44 Re: Colorado frozen parking brake [redseal94] by redseal94 Feb 14, 2008 (1:17 pm)
Replying to: redseal94 (Feb 14, 2008 1:16 pm) Forgot to mention, I have a 2005 Colorado.
#10 of 44 Brake Rotor Problem by gmblues May 02, 2008 (11:20 am)
I have a 2005 Colorado with about 50k on it. Started having a brake sticking problem and found the right side rotor rusted, pads glazed with rust etc. As a temporary fix I cleaned it all up so it work right for a while until I can replace the rotor.   Does anyone know if GM had any kind of recall on these things? Rotors should be rusting out on a three year old truck....   Thx Replies to this message: Alennx (Jan 31, 2009 7:59 pm)
#11 of 44 Brakes Suck by rukus2 Jun 23, 2008 (10:09 am)
I have a 2006 bought in August of '06. Back Brakes ahve went out already. worn as far as you can. WOW At the same time Front brakes/rotors had heat cracks in them. Pads had 1/2 life still in them. Swappe dout pads and rotors. 15K miles later I get back sqweek from rear when I let off of the peddle and the front sqweel. I get more brake dust on the front then you coudl imagine. It has now ruined the rims. ( I wash once a week) I love that I paid extra for the Extream rims! I have owned the s-10 5 times and now this truck. I have also owned my '94 jeep with lift kit and 35 on it and the brakes are 1000 times better. This has to be the worst brake set up I have ever used. Week feel, long stopping distance. Has anyone fixed these? Replies to this message: puregreen (Jun 23, 2008 10:39 am) mjones7 (Jun 24, 2008 7:07 am) rukus2 (Jun 24, 2008 11:35 am) jpf (Jul 22, 2008 2:19 pm)
#12 of 44 Re: Brakes Suck [rukus2] by puregreen Jun 23, 2008 (10:39 am)
Replying to: rukus2 (Jun 23, 2008 10:09 am) I just replaced my front pads and rotors at 50000 with duralst ceramics from auto zone and have had no problem yet alot less dust to.
#13 of 44 Re: Brakes Suck [rukus2] by mjones7 Jun 24, 2008 (7:07 am)
Replying to: rukus2 (Jun 23, 2008 10:09 am) I am having the same problem. I was just told that my back breaks need to be replaced and with only 28,000 (mostly highway) miles on the vehicle. I have also had some trouble with the emergency brake sticking. I think that 28,000 miles is way too soon to have breaks going bad. Replies to this message: rukus2 (Jun 24, 2008 11:35 am) jpf (Jul 22, 2008 2:19 pm)
#14 of 44 Re: Brakes Suck [mjones7] by rukus2 Jun 24, 2008 (11:35 am)
Replying to: mjones7 (Jun 24, 2008 7:07 am) I have swapped the rear out 3 time and I now have 78K on the truck. I have owned the truck in Aug. of '06. All my miles are highway. (as you can tell by high miles) I have spoken tot he dealership Srvc. Dept. and he said that they get complaints all the time. He said he has never seen anything like it. He suggest I NOT use any GM parts and upgrade to slotted rotors and Brembo Cals. He said this will add more stopping power tot he front to try and ofset the rear wearing so much. The fornt brakes are very small/weak for the truck. (crew cab) The front heat up and fade way to quick because they can not take the weight. some have also suggest to remove the e brake. (I have auto trans) not sure I want to do this. I have never used it to date... but... Any suggestions on upgrade for rear? Replies to this message: jpf (Jul 22, 2008 2:19 pm)

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