Can a brake line be replaced on a Chevy Silverado?
On investigation I found that a rusted brake line clipped to the top of the chassis had sprung a leak, and was spraying brake fluid onto the hot exhaust manifold. I understand that these lines are not available as replacement parts from GM.
Why do I need to replace my brake line?
Replacing the flexible lines is a walk in the park. What is at issue here is corrosion leading to bursting of the hard lines (rigid tubing) of the hydraulic system.
Are there brake lines under my Chevy Tahoe?
From buying research to owner support, join 1.5 MILLION GM Truck Enthusiasts every month who use GM-Trucks.com as a daily part of their ownership experience. Was under my 2002 Tahoe the other day and noticed rusted brake lines under the drivers side door area.
What to do if your brake fluid is full?
If the fluid is full then continue onto “Brake Fluid is Full” down further in this guide. If the reservoir is empty then either the front or rear brake pads need to be replaced or their is a leak somewhere in the brake system.
What’s the best way to replace brake lines?
-you will need to match the existing brake line diameter along with fitting type along with the lines being metric or imperial. -apply a small amount of oil to the end of the die which helps with achieving a high quality flare. Insert the dowel end in the line Thank you to all those who watch my videos and support my content.
What happens when a brake line goes bad?
Over time brake lines are exposed to the exterior elements and eventually they will rust away, creating a rupture, therefore losing braking power. If the line does fail, you will lose a substantial amount of braking performance and the brake pedal will feel spongy along with longer pedal travel.
Why are the brakes on my Silverado not bleeding?
I recently had to replace all the brake lines in my 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD as well as all new calipers, rotors and pads. Now I despite everything ive tried, I cant get the brakes to bleed. Ive tried even letting the engine run while pumping and have my friend with a vacuum bleeder. Ive bled the master cylinder, but still nothing.
What to do when your brakes won’t bleed?
If after bleeding and there is no air at wheels, you will need to do an electronic bleed with a scanner such as Tech2, re-bleed with pressure bleeder and do another electronic bleed. Re: Bleeding the Brakes, but wont bleed??? Just had to replace all the rear brake hoses and replace a rusted line in the rear.