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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 1:04 AM
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I have a problem on my 02 Silverado that I can not figure out.
The pedal will be fine for a bout a day or two and then for some reason at random it will just go to the floor and nothing. If i pump them up they will eventually get better but a day or so later it will be right back to where it was with the brakes going to the floor. So far I have replaced the power booster, the master cylinder and bleed the brakes many times.
I am confused as to what it might be and any help would be great thanks.
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 3:06 PM
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Anyone out there with this problem or have any ideas on what it might be?
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 4:10 PM
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I would check the bqnjo bolts going into the calipers. There may be air getting in.
I think there should also be crush washers, 1 on either side of the brake line, try replacing the crush washers.
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 3:33 PM
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hoses could be dryrotted and letting air come inside, bleeder screw not fully sealing. caliper letting air in slowly. something
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 1:36 AM
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I cant seem to find anything wrong with the brake system whatsoever and I am gettin confused and a little lost.
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 2:16 AM
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have you replaced the calipers? if yes the washers that come with them can be gabage, look for leakage at the wheel cyls
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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Dont rule out the possibility of getting a bad M Cyl. I went thru three on a job one time.
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