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C20-67_N_MO · 12-27-2011, 07:03 PM

My 1995 c1500 Silverado has a braking problem.

I changed out the front rotors, calipers and pads but still having issues. What's happening is it pulls to the left if you hit the brakes hard.

After doing the brake job it's even more noticable. Come to find out under the hood someone has plugged one of the ports on the ABS controller on the driver's side inner fender well with a hood pin.

Almost didn't see it as it blends in so well, and one of the brake lines is not attached since it's being plugged.

Could this be the reason why the brakes would make the truck pull to one side?

gmtec93c1500 · 12-27-2011, 08:41 PM

C20-67_N_MO · 12-28-2011, 12:35 PM

Okay I toke a picture this morning and it shows on the outter edge has been plugged by a hood pin.

**Boog** · 12-31-2011, 04:42 PM

Looks like a PO was chasing a braking problem. Could be the line was ruptured and he plugged it like that. So you have no working brakes on that side hence the pulling to one side. If you trace that line it probably goes to the right front wheel. That line may have rusted into somewhere along the crossmember.

C20-67_N_MO · 01-29-2012, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

Looks like a PO was chasing a braking problem. Could be the line was ruptured and he plugged it like that. So you have no working brakes on that side hence the pulling to one side. If you trace that line it probably goes to the right front wheel. That line may have rusted into somewhere along the crossmember.

Awwww sooooo.

good catch Boog!

Will jack it up and take a gander at that.

But I will add this info to this, I replaced:

1. Front Calipers
2. Front Rotors
3. And brake pads.

Then we bled the brakes. So tell me how we can do that if we saw brake fluid and air coming out once we purged the system after doing the front brakes?

ChevyTech · 01-30-2012, 09:55 AM

The symptoms match up with a restricted brake hose to a front caliper. It is fairly common on these trucks. If it pulls to the left, replace the right front brake hose.

Where the hose bracket is on the brake hose the hose collapses with time.

C20-67_N_MO · 01-31-2012, 07:45 AM

ChevyTech I am more app to think it COULD be that but just curious why someone would block off a port on the ABS computer as shown in post #3?

mountie · 01-31-2012, 09:28 AM

All my brake lines are Stainless Steel braided lines. Front & rear (including the 'T' above the rear end housing). You can find pre-made kits, and not expensive. I got Russell brake lines.

ChevyTech · 01-31-2012, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

ChevyTech I am more app to think it COULD be that but just curious why someone would block off a port on the ABS computer as shown in post #3?

In the photo it looks to me like they disconnected the line to the Right Front brake. I agree with Boog!

Why haven't you just followed the line that is disconnected and see where it goes?

There most likely was a problem with the RF brake so instead of fixing it, someone disconnected it, like Boog said.

This should be repaired for safety.

ChevyTech · 01-31-2012, 04:54 PM

http://www.aa1car.com/library/abs_kelseyhayes.htm

C20-67_N_MO · 03-15-2012, 05:41 PM

ChevyTech you get a cookie.

Replaced defective brake hose, PROBLEM SOLVED.

Thanks for everyone that chimed in!

ChevyTech · 03-15-2012, 10:16 PM

Glad to hear that you got it fixed, and thanks for sharing what the problem was.

12-27-2011, 07:03 PM	#1
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Braking Issue My 1995 c1500 Silverado has a braking problem. I changed out the front rotors, calipers and pads but still having issues. What's happening is it pulls to the left if you hit the brakes hard. After doing the brake job it's even more noticable. Come to find out under the hood someone has plugged one of the ports on the ABS controller on the driver's side inner fender well with a hood pin. Almost didn't see it as it blends in so well, and one of the brake lines is not attached since it's being plugged. Could this be the reason why the brakes would make the truck pull to one side? __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

12-27-2011, 08:41 PM	#2
gmtec93c1500 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: P.E.I Canada eh Posts: 158	Re: Braking Issue

12-31-2011, 04:42 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: Braking Issue Looks like a PO was chasing a braking problem. Could be the line was ruptured and he plugged it like that. So you have no working brakes on that side hence the pulling to one side. If you trace that line it probably goes to the right front wheel. That line may have rusted into somewhere along the crossmember. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-30-2012, 09:55 AM	#6
ChevyTech Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,620	Re: Braking Issue The symptoms match up with a restricted brake hose to a front caliper. It is fairly common on these trucks. If it pulls to the left, replace the right front brake hose. Where the hose bracket is on the brake hose the hose collapses with time. Attached Images __________________ For those of you that are wondering why you are not getting replies to your thread: Did you give the model, year, engine, fuel system type, and transmission information? If it is modified from what came stock from the factory, let us know that too.

01-31-2012, 07:45 AM	#7
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Braking Issue ChevyTech I am more app to think it COULD be that but just curious why someone would block off a port on the ABS computer as shown in post #3? __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

12-28-2011, 12:35 PM	#3
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Braking Issue Okay I toke a picture this morning and it shows on the outter edge has been plugged by a hood pin. Attached Images __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

01-31-2012, 09:28 AM	#8
mountie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bradenton, Fla. Posts: 1,100	Re: Braking Issue All my brake lines are Stainless Steel braided lines. Front & rear (including the 'T' above the rear end housing). You can find pre-made kits, and not expensive. I got Russell brake lines.

01-31-2012, 04:54 PM	#10
ChevyTech Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,620	Re: Braking Issue http://www.aa1car.com/library/abs_kelseyhayes.htm __________________ For those of you that are wondering why you are not getting replies to your thread: Did you give the model, year, engine, fuel system type, and transmission information? If it is modified from what came stock from the factory, let us know that too.

03-15-2012, 05:41 PM	#11
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Braking Issue ChevyTech you get a cookie. Replaced defective brake hose, PROBLEM SOLVED. Thanks for everyone that chimed in! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

03-15-2012, 10:16 PM	#12
ChevyTech Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,620	Re: Braking Issue Glad to hear that you got it fixed, and thanks for sharing what the problem was. __________________ For those of you that are wondering why you are not getting replies to your thread: Did you give the model, year, engine, fuel system type, and transmission information? If it is modified from what came stock from the factory, let us know that too.



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