Edmunds.com | Inside Line | Auto Observer Your Account | Help | Directory
You are here:
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
Vans & Minivans Chevy Express & GMC Savana Chevy Express/GMC Savana: Brakes
43 messages, Last post on Jun 15, 2009 at 5:24 PM
You are in the Chevy Express & GMC Savana Forum. Your Host is Karens
| (2003 express cargo 3/4ton, 34k miles, not heavy-duty use.) about 10mph the brake pedal mushes. mechanic diagnosis: replace front wheel bearing assy as the sensor is within that. 1)it seems this is premature for $500 repair. 2)could a pressure washer washing under the wheels have triggered it? 3)if not replaced, can brakes go out, or what are other bad can come of this? suggestions/thoughts?thanx in advance. | |
I have a 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 LT van with 90,000 miles. I like the van, however, when I release the brakes, there is a "thud" in the rear brakes. Two different mechanics have looked at them, replaced the pads, adjusted them, but cannot eliminate this annoying noise. They tell me that there is nothing they can do to stop it. Are you all experiencing the same thing and have just gotten used to it? Or is there something that will fix the problem? What is the problem? Thanks for any advice that will help stop the problem (pun intended).
|
|
|
Replying to: randyray (Jan 18, 2007 1:30 pm)
|
|
|
Replying to: vinnyb3 (May 26, 2006 4:21 pm) You can try asking in the Stop here! Let's talk about brakes discussion if you don't get an answer here. Hope you get this resolved soon 
|
|
|
Replying to: jcintc (May 23, 2005 4:00 pm)  NAPA for $39 & that solved the problem. Thanks again everyone. jcintc |
|
| anyone know how to adjust the emergency brake on a 2005 chevrolet express cargo van | |
My brakes are acting super sensitive and will lock up if even moderate pressure is put on the pedal. I thought it was the front ones only as the van stays in a straight line, so I replaced the front pads, cleaned and greased the bushings. This only helped a slight amount. Anyone got any ideas?
|
|
|
|
|
Replying to: waltben (Sep 06, 2007 11:46 am) |
|
|
Hello there. First post. While we should all know that protecting (not over using the brakes) will help prevent warping and vibration, this post is different. '06 Express 3500 12 passenger van. Loaded up with people coming down a 9% grade (Jackson Hole, WY). I am a conscience driver and pay close attention to the vehicle, especially around extreme conditions. I was descending this grade with moderate speed and typical braking. The more I used the brakes, the more they became pulsating and alternating in the front (steering wheel shook back and forth ever more aggresively). I became very nervous as it became very severe and quickly downshifted the transmission and avoided the brakes as much as I could. I was certain that I had over used the brakes (even though I was paying attention and didn't think I had). I was certain I would have to have the rotors turned and brakes replaced in Jackson, WY. Silly think is once I was on level ground, the vibrations completely disappeared. With shaking that violent, there is no way that the brakes could have been that hot and the rotors that warped and not remain that way. Once rotors are warped, they are warped. But I tell you that I have not taken it in yet and they are as smooth as the day I purchased the van. It is like nothing ever happened. I do not understand why this could be. Any help? 
|
|
You are here:
Forums
Vans & Minivans Chevy Express & GMC Savana Chevy Express/GMC Savana: Brakes
New? Join Now!
Forum Tools
Search Forums
Browse by Vehicle
2010 Chevrolet Express
2010 GMC Savana
2010 Chevrolet Express Cargo
Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
Today's Chats
