Where is the brake line on a Chevy Silverado?
To replace the main line from the ABS to the rear splitter will require you to either drop the gas tank or remove the box. GM hides this line between the gas tank and the top of the frame rail. To remove the gas tank it is also recommended you remove the box first as well. Only 8 bolts and 2 torx screws holding the filler hose to the box.
How big are the brake lines on a Sierra?
So any help would be great. I have a 2002 1500 sierra, 4×4, 5.3, SLE. It came from up north so the brake lines are in need of replacement. The lines going to the rear wheels after they split are 3/16 tubing, but the lines that run to and from the ABS I think are 1/4.
Are there any brake lines that need replacement?
The brake lines in 1999-2007 GMT800 Silverado’s, Sierra’s, and Suburbans are very prone to rusting out and needing replacement. For individuals who live in “salt” states, where cities commonly salt the roads to prevent ice, the brake line rusting is even more common.
What causes the brake lines to bleed on a Chevy?
Bleed the brake lines as recommended by Chevy to fix this. You could also have a ballooning brake hose when the brakes are applied. Check your brake hoses for anomalies. Excessive Brake Travel: If the brake linings are worn, the drum brakes are misadjusted or the brake lines have air in them, you will have this issue.
Can You Bleed the brake lines on a Chevy Silverado?
If this is not done, you won’t be able to bleed the rear brake lines. With the Tech 1 or similar scan tool, select the F4 ABS Test mode, then select the F0 “manual control” option.
What kind of brakes does a Chevy Silverado have?
The modulator assembly has fluid chambers for all four brakes, two isolation solenoid valves, four check balls, a motor pack containing three bidirectional direct current motors with electromagnetic brakes (EMBs) and/or expansion spring brakes (ESBs), three ball screw assemblies, four pistons, a gear drive set and gear cover.
What kind of brakes do I need for a LMC truck?
QTY. “A” Fits models with rear disc brakes. “A” Fits models with rear disc brakes. “A” Fits models with rear disc brakes. “A” Fits models with rear disc brakes. “B” Fits models with rear drum brakes. “B” Fits models with rear drum brakes. “B” Fits models with rear drum brakes. “B” Fits models with rear drum brakes.
Why are the brakes soft on my Chevy Silverado?
Air trapped in the lines, calipers or wheel cylinders will make the pedal feel soft and spongy. Air is compressible, so when the brakes are applied any air bubbles in the system must first be compressed before the hydraulic fluid will transmit pressure to apply the brakes.