Brakes @#$% 1999 Tahoe (obs)

[gregsb]

When I first got my truck the brakes were pretty scary. They were soft and had a lot of travel and it took a lot of effort to stop. I pulled the front wheels and the pads were worn but not bad. The rear brake shoes looked almost like new and I knew that that was most of my problem. I replaced them with premium pads and had the original rotors turned and just to see if it it made a difference I drove it around before I messed with the rear brakes. There was an improvement in braking but still a lot of travel and sponginess. I then adjusted up the rear brakes and the sponginess went out of the pedal and it finally made the truck brake decently.

I think by self adjusting they mean that it is your "self adjusting" them all the time!

I figure my rotors are good for another year or two and when they go I will be going with the recommendations made by so many here that being Powerslots and Hawk pads.

 

[sparg93]

anyone know where & what brand of rear shoes are good for our Tahoes? I've done a few searches and came up fairly empty handed in terms of finding a good premium brand...

 

[SunlitComet]

SParg, 2dr or 4dr?

 

[L8RH8R]

Honestly, you'd have better luck with some mulch glued to your pads than those organic POS.

But back to the brake issue, can the rubber lines really make that big of a difference? Mine are 11 yrs old now, perhaps time for a change?

I replaced the brake lines and master cylinder as well and the problem remains. My next step is to take it to a shop and have them bleed the ABS unit. A friend tells me a local shop will do it for around $60. We'll see.

 

[Red97]

I just read that sometimes the ABS module needs bleeding. To do this requires using a tech 2 scan tool to manualy open the combination valve and activate the ABS Pump. I hear it's the only way to clear trapped air. Then do a complete bleed at the wheels. our problem has somthing in common that we have all overlooked. Can anyone say they beat this problem and HOW???

 

[SunlitComet]

You do both procedures several times. But it is not a scheduled type of service. The ABS part is only done when circumstances dictate it. Like having to replace the module.

 

[qukon 95]

There is a spot to access the adjuster it's hard to see and a pain to knock out I had to do
it on mine.10" or 11" has it.