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I have no break pressor . 1994 k 1500ricky - 1994 GMC K1500 Suburban - Brakes - 12/12/2011I bleed them and put on some front breaks-
12/12/2011 RCIf there are no brake fluid leaks, and there is no air in the system, then you'll probably need to replace the master cylinder.
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Brake lights does not work when fully applied, but works when very lightly applied.Douglas E. Sims - 1998 GMC C1500 - Brakes - 12/8/2011This happens all the time. 1st noticed end of Nov 2011. -
2007 GMC Acadia warning lights.brian - 2007 GMC Acadia - Brakes - 12/4/2011The "service brake system" stabilitrak off, and service tire monitor system warning lights are on. Also the keyless entry is not working.-
12/4/2011 BillTake into your auto parts store like advance auto parts and see if they can scan for fault codes before throwing money at it.
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Brakes make clicking soundfootie423 - 1996 GMC Jimmy - Brakes - 11/28/2011Whenever I'm driving and I have to apply my brakes they make a clicking sound. I've had new brake pads put on. Also my pedal vibrates some too.-
11/28/2011 Spoon SportsIf your rotors are warped that would most likely be the cause of the clicking noise. If you can feel the brake pedal pulsing when you brake it's time to fit new pads and rotors, don't forget to break them in gently. The only other thing I can think of that could make that kind of noise would be wheel bearings but my money's on the rotors.
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When applying the brakes on hard stopping the peddle stops goes to the floor and stays.fastfred - 2003 GMC Yukon Denali - Brakes - 11/8/2011I have to step on it again to get it to return to the normal hight.Only does it during hard stop.No abs light on.-
11/7/2011 HouseCallAutoI believe that you are experiencing false abs activation which is usually caused bt=y a bad left or right front wheel speed sensor. This is diagnosed with the use of a scan tool and a road test while viewing live sensor data of the speed sensors. One of them will read incorrect or not at all sometimes. *Usually*
11/8/2011 fastfredI was told by a master tech that it was the master cyclinder.That the vavle was sticking causing this problem.He ask me about the ABS but the light never came on or flashed.On another car years ago I had colasping brake lines causing the peddle to stick. -
11/8/2011 HouseCallAutoAfter re-reading your details I agree about the master cylinder possibly being the cause, but I have never seen a bad master cylinder only fail under hard stopping, never. A bad master is a bad master and if you are sitting still and you play with the pedal some the pedal will usually sink down like you describe. But, if no other place to go, change the master and see.
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11/7/2011 yboy82You should check the condition of the fuse and relay in your ignition system. Try to check out this link http://www.automd.com/diagnose/inspection to have an idea what to check if you ignition system won't produce spark.
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I have replaced brake pads, calipers and rotors. Bleed the system. The brakes work, but the pedal is soft.lou - 2006 GMC Yukon - Brakes - 11/5/2011I think a master cylinder is needed, and maybe a brake booster. But how do i test the booster? Thanks-
11/5/2011 CVOVisit this site and follow their instructions to test the brake booster.
http://www.ehow.com/how_7507543_test-brake-boosters.html
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My brake peddle is low & my brake warning light comes on. Master cylinder is full & I cannot see any leaks. The pad areharry - 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 - Brakes - 11/2/2011Pads are ok .-
11/2/2011 brotherhave your master cylinder checked unit may be bad and thers a sensor on the unit they go bad also
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Thumping and shaking from front brakes I changed the rotors and pads but the cakiper is not sliding properJim - 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban - Brakes - 10/31/2011-
7/18/2011 BillIf piston in caliper is not moving correctly then you will have to either replace seals in piston or by a new caliper, It could just need fluid bled to get air out. -
10/31/2011 Jason MarksThe calipers are designed to be "floating". The bolts that hold the caliper on are suppose to float freely in the bushing. This allows the caliper to "self adjust" when you put on the brake, that way even pressure is distributed to the inner pad and outer pad, since the caliper piston is only on one side (inner). There is really no way to correct a frozen caliper except replace it, they are cheap and not worth trying to unstick a frozen caliper pin. Its just not worth it. Road salt, water and dirt and corrosion all contribute to this "time honored" problem. If you ignore this issue, you will have uneven break wear, excessive pedal effort and likely you will ruin a rotor pretty quickly from overheating or simply the inner pad grinds down to nothing and the squeal sensor is never engaged because the frozen caliper won't catch the outer pad.
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Brakes are pulsing (abs) at slow speed light braking?KAM - 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 - Brakes - 10/26/2011-
10/26/2011 howiehfront sencers need to be removed and cleaned.When they get dirty the abs will actervate when comming to a normal stop ( just before you come to a compleat stop)
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Soft brake pedal, mastercylinder went dry. bled brakes all around.Howie - 1997 GMC K1500 - Brakes - 10/24/2011when bleeding back brakes very little to no fluid unless i pump the brake pedal (engine running) with just a depress and hold very little to no fluid. i have fluid coming from master cylinder to abs, but nothing from abs to rear wheels, front works great.-
10/24/2011 Spoon SportsStart with the wheel closest to the master and end with the one the farthest away. If you've been opening the bleeders and just pumping the pedal you most likely have a whole lot of air in the line now so it may take a while to get it all out. Have you checked you proportioning valve?
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Replaced brake booster now brake pedal goes to floor no brakesHowie - 1997 GMC K1500 - Brakes - 10/21/2011-
10/21/2011 HouseCallAutoI need to know what the problem was before you replaced the booster, but, aside from that, the booster will not cause a pedal to go to the floor when it fails. The brake hydraulic system will cause that. Could be a bad master cyl or a leak in a rusted through steel brake line. I am always fixing these kinds of problems every few weeks.
10/22/2011 Howiefigured just a bad brake booster, sons truck, vaccum line unhooked and pluggged. had to stand on brake pedal to stop. when i replaced the booster and hooked up line then pedal went to the floor. kinda figured mast. cylinder just didn't figure on both goin out at t he same time.
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Best brake manufacturesDan - 2004 GMC Envoy - Brakes - 10/21/2011I need rotors and pads front and back but there are so many brands, how do I know I am getting a quality brand?-
10/21/2011 CamarozenCeramic pads are usually the logest lasting, although with some rotors and vehicles cause premature rotor failure. I would suggest going with a high performance manufacturer, which you can find on aftermarket part supplier's web sites like Summit and Jegs. EBC and wilwood both make great products, however any product that meets manufacturer standards will work satisfactoroly.
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Brake pads, does one set of pads mean per axle or per wheel?vonoretn - 2003 GMC Envoy - Brakes - 10/20/2011Your information for these pads surprisingly doesn't say. -
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10/18/2011 yboy82The ABS light comes on when the ignition is turned on for a bulb check, then goes out after the engine starts. If the ABS warning light remains on or comes on while driving, you have to diagnose your vehicle with a scan tool capable of reading ABS troublecode.
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