How can I change the brake pads on my GMC Sierra?
Remove the front wheel and inspect the axle assembly. Look at the caliper and you will notice the brake pads touching the rotor. Visualize how much of the pad is left. You can replace the pad if there is less than 3/16 inch of pad left.
What happens when one brake is stuck on a GMC Sierra?
Pulling to one side – When one brake is stuck (particularly a front brake) the whole vehicle will pull in the direction of the bad brake. So if it is on the passenger side, your Sierra will feel like it is steering in that direction.
What can cause a GMC Sierra to malfunction?
Contaminated brake fluid can be the cause of serious brake malfunctions. Also check the fluid level in the master cylinder. The fluid should be between the marked areas.
Why do I have a brake problem on my 2004 Silverado?
When at a stop, I can feel the pedal slowly sinking. Pumping the pedal sounds like either ai in the lines or a bad booster. Bleed the system correctly starting at the bypass valve then working from the next farthest out caliper (rt rear) next closest and so on until you’ve bled all the calipers.
When at a stop, I can feel the pedal slowly sinking. Pumping the pedal sounds like either ai in the lines or a bad booster. Bleed the system correctly starting at the bypass valve then working from the next farthest out caliper (rt rear) next closest and so on until you’ve bled all the calipers.
What kind of brake system does GM Silverado have?
The only thing that has not been replaced are the front brake lines. [h=2]Hydro-boost [/h] Though not as common as vacuum booster power brake systems, some vehicles are equipped with Bendix “Hydro-Boost” power brakes. This system uses hydraulic pressure generated by the power steering pump rather than engine vacuum to provide power assist.
How do you Bleed brake lines on a Chevy Silverado?
Bleed the system correctly starting at the bypass valve then working from the next farthest out caliper (rt rear) next closest and so on until you’ve bled all the calipers. It might take two trips around to get all he air out. I forgot to mention that I also took it to a mechanic 2 times to have the lines bled.
Is there a problem with my disc brakes?
There is no loss of brake fluid any where. The master cylinder reservoir is not losing fluid. My truck has disc brakes on all four wheels, and the pads are in good shape. I do not think there is anything wrong with the calipers because the truck does not pull to one side.