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greennova74 · 07-28-2004, 11:02 PM

Hey guys, I just picked up a 94 Chevy Long bed 2wd with a 350 k / 4l60e. I am having problems with the passenger front brakes. It keeps locking up on me. I've bled the system, and the pads are new. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

Tink · 07-29-2004, 07:12 AM

Probably a sticking caliper... if you replace one side, it is best to replace both.

Old Dave · 07-29-2004, 07:52 AM

I had a similar problem with my 86 Chevy truck and it turned out to be the rubber hose that attached to the caliper. Where it was attached to the top of the A frame, it had rusted inside the clamp and squeezed the hose shut so the pressure would not release. The only way to fix it was to replace the brake hose. I replaced the caliper and pads before I found the problem. GM may have fixed the problem on your year. Good luck...

Blue Beard · 07-29-2004, 08:54 AM

I have a 91, same kind of problem.

Replaced both calipers and pads, what a difference.

greennova74 · 07-30-2004, 09:27 PM

I'll try replacing the calipers and see what happens. Thanks for the advice.

Rickracer · 08-01-2004, 12:23 PM

Try pressing the offending caliper piston back into the bore. If it moves smoothly, replace the hose (preferably both fronts). If it doesn't, crack the bleeder and try again. It it still doesn't, replace both calipers.

07-28-2004, 11:02 PM	#1
greennova74 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2	Newbie needs help with Brakes Hey guys, I just picked up a 94 Chevy Long bed 2wd with a 350 k / 4l60e. I am having problems with the passenger front brakes. It keeps locking up on me. I've bled the system, and the pads are new. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

07-29-2004, 07:12 AM	#2
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Probably a sticking caliper... if you replace one side, it is best to replace both. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list!

07-29-2004, 07:52 AM	#3
Old Dave Is a bullfrog waterproof? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: OLATHE, KANSAS Posts: 1,130	I had a similar problem with my 86 Chevy truck and it turned out to be the rubber hose that attached to the caliper. Where it was attached to the top of the A frame, it had rusted inside the clamp and squeezed the hose shut so the pressure would not release. The only way to fix it was to replace the brake hose. I replaced the caliper and pads before I found the problem. GM may have fixed the problem on your year. Good luck... __________________ "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt." Ben Franklin __________________ 1970 Chevy shortbed 2002 Harley Custom Chopper (Long sucker) 1998 K2500 5.7L 5-speed Longbed 1st two are My son's toys...they just live in my garage! 1997 GMC K1500 Suburban 1993 S-10 Blazer 4D (youngest son's daily driver) 2000 Dodge Ram 4WD Ext. Cab (5.9L) Wife is a late year 1951

07-29-2004, 08:54 AM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	I have a 91, same kind of problem. Replaced both calipers and pads, what a difference. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

08-01-2004, 12:23 PM	#6
Rickracer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kissimmee Fl. Posts: 7	Try pressing the offending caliper piston back into the bore. If it moves smoothly, replace the hose (preferably both fronts). If it doesn't, crack the bleeder and try again. It it still doesn't, replace both calipers. __________________ Rickracer I am an ASE certified Master tech with 28 years experience

07-30-2004, 09:27 PM	#5
greennova74 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2	I'll try replacing the calipers and see what happens. Thanks for the advice.



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