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Brake question
Time for an update. I've been so busy with work lately I decided to just take it to Jiffy Lube and have them do it. They replaced my rear calipers, rotors, and pads. They also bled the brakes and put in new brake fluid. Now the brakes are working great and no more caliper sticking! The...- sumtallguy
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Brake question
Awesome, thanks for the info. I'll give it a shot this weekend and let you all know how it goes.- sumtallguy
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- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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Brake question
Awesome, thanks for sharing. I'm going to give it a shot next weekend. It sounds like it'll be a pain in the rear, but it beats forking over a few hundred dollars for a shop to do it. Have you done yours yet?- sumtallguy
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- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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Brake question
So I won't be able to bleed the brakes the "old fashioned" way? What I've read is that I won't need the scan tool unless I let the master cylinder run empty, is this not true?- sumtallguy
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- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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Brake question
I've only ever replaced pads and rotors, I've never dealt with the calipers or brake lines and hoses, so let me ask this: I should replace the brake hoses, which are rubber hoses that are connected to the steel brake lines, right? So far my search for parts has come up empty handed... it seems...- sumtallguy
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- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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Brake question
The brake fluid is definitely more than a bit aged, it looks like black oil. I just watched a video on YouTube and realized it should be clear. I'll go ahead and replace the rear calipers, rotors, pads, and brake hose to be safe. I appreciate your response!- sumtallguy
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Brake question
Hello, I recently bought a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe with 178,000 miles on it. It has a few minor issues, most of which I have been able to diagnose using Google and these forums. However, I seem to have a brake issue that I'm a little stumped by and was hoping somebody could shed some light on...- sumtallguy
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