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welduphill7018
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May 11, 2011, 5:03 PM
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Thank god I found you guys, I am having issues with my truck brakes, the truck is a 2002 chevy silverado 2500hd with a 6.0 gas engine, here is the scoop I'll be driving along stopping and starting at lights and stop signs then all of the sudden the brake pedal gradually gets harder to push, to the point that the truck does not want to move its like there locking up on me,I then bleed the master cylinder brake line nuts under fill cap then the brakes release and there fine for a day or so then this happens again,please help I'm desperate for help I can't afford 65 an hour plus parts I would like to resolve this problem myself if some one can help me thanks alot for your knowledge and know how.
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Hammer Time
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May 11, 2011, 5:25 PM
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Has any work been done to the hydraulic system recently?
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welduphill7018
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May 11, 2011, 6:35 PM
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No work has been done I changed the rear brakes about two years ago that is it , do you think Ineed to flush the system?
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Hammer Time
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May 11, 2011, 6:38 PM
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One of 2 things is happening. Either the fluid has been contaminated with something oil based and that will damage the whole system or the other possibility is the pushrod does not have sufficient free play to released all the way.
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welduphill7018
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May 13, 2011, 6:43 PM
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what do suggest Hammer, should I flush the system and with what and how and how do i check to see if the pushrod needs to be adjusted or fixed or should I just take it to the dealership?
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Hammer Time
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May 13, 2011, 6:49 PM
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The next time the brake are locks, loosen the bolts that hold the master on and pull it away from the booster about 1/4". If the brakes release, the rod is the problem.
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welduphill7018
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May 13, 2011, 8:13 PM
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thanks again I'll get back with you if its that problem, if not we'll discuss the contanimation route..........
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