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69lowNlong · 11-24-2006, 08:37 PM

ok well i picked my truck up today and when i drove it there was no brakes... to get the truck to even slow to a stop i had to down shift and seriously pump the brakes and then hold them to the floor! i am going to do a major overlook of the truck and bleed the brakes tomorrow but tonight i was seeing if maybe anyone had any ideas? hopefully none of the lines are rotted or broken... thanks guys!

bagged_gmc · 11-24-2006, 08:38 PM

Yikes!

CPNEJR · 11-24-2006, 08:42 PM

check the wheel cylinders to see if they are leaking if they are you should replace them and also buy a rebuild kit for the drum brakes

69lowNlong · 11-24-2006, 08:44 PM

where woul a good place to get that for the best price?

CPNEJR · 11-24-2006, 08:51 PM

we usually get them at napa

PanelDeland · 11-24-2006, 08:53 PM

69, don't worry about price on brakes or steering or suspension.Try your local auto parts store.They should have everything you need.Some will have to order it but should be able to get it in a couple of days.

1969k10stepside · 11-24-2006, 08:55 PM

I would check the master cylinder.

69lowNlong · 11-24-2006, 08:57 PM

well i got all day tomorrow i plan on checking everything! you guys think bleeding the system will improve the brakes

1969k10stepside · 11-24-2006, 08:59 PM

My 69 K10 had the same conditions,new lines,and new drums and the master cylinder was what was bad.I bled them about every weekend and would have pressure for awhile then the pressure would deteriorate.

69lowNlong · 11-24-2006, 09:01 PM

just check for leaks or you wouldn't see anything visible on the master cylinder would you?

qksilver · 11-24-2006, 09:25 PM

Don't drive on 95!

xmitsu10 · 11-24-2006, 09:32 PM

The 69 I just bought in Sept had no brakes either when I got it home. Pulled the MC but it was fine. All 4 wheel cylinders were not leaking. The front brake line that goes across the crossmember to the RF wheel cylinder was severly corroded and leaking near the T block. The crossmember was packed with dirt and it was soaking up the brake fluid so there was no leak on the ground. Your line may be fine but something to check if MC and wheel cylinders are good.

my67C10 · 11-24-2006, 09:38 PM

if you do wind up replacing something i would go to napa they usually have next day delivery.

Longhorn Man · 11-24-2006, 11:29 PM

hope you're dealing with a 1/2 ton... 3/4 ton and one ton trucks would get real expensive... real fast.

**truckdude239** · 11-24-2006, 11:51 PM

advance can normally if they don't have it over night it

69lowNlong · 11-25-2006, 05:12 PM

well i looked it over and found a pin hole leak on the passenger side right at the upper arm! so quick fix got a new line and fitting and bled all the brakes and it is good to go the truck runs and drives good as hell plan on lowering soon and taking care of some body work!

69lowNlong · 12-01-2006, 10:58 AM

hey everyone thanks for the quick responses!

11-24-2006, 08:37 PM	#1
69lowNlong Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fredericksburg VA Posts: 67	no brakes...look now ok well i picked my truck up today and when i drove it there was no brakes... to get the truck to even slow to a stop i had to down shift and seriously pump the brakes and then hold them to the floor! i am going to do a major overlook of the truck and bleed the brakes tomorrow but tonight i was seeing if maybe anyone had any ideas? hopefully none of the lines are rotted or broken... thanks guys!

11-24-2006, 08:38 PM	#2
bagged_gmc Shaved Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vernon, Tx Posts: 115	Re: no brakes...look now Yikes! __________________ 1969

11-24-2006, 08:42 PM	#3
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: no brakes...look now check the wheel cylinders to see if they are leaking if they are you should replace them and also buy a rebuild kit for the drum brakes __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

11-24-2006, 08:44 PM	#4
69lowNlong Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fredericksburg VA Posts: 67	Re: no brakes...look now where woul a good place to get that for the best price?

11-24-2006, 08:51 PM	#5
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: no brakes...look now we usually get them at napa __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

11-24-2006, 08:53 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: no brakes...look now 69, don't worry about price on brakes or steering or suspension.Try your local auto parts store.They should have everything you need.Some will have to order it but should be able to get it in a couple of days. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-24-2006, 08:55 PM	#7
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: no brakes...look now I would check the master cylinder. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 11-24-2006 at 08:55 PM.

11-24-2006, 08:57 PM	#8
69lowNlong Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fredericksburg VA Posts: 67	Re: no brakes...look now well i got all day tomorrow i plan on checking everything! you guys think bleeding the system will improve the brakes

11-24-2006, 08:59 PM	#9
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: no brakes...look now My 69 K10 had the same conditions,new lines,and new drums and the master cylinder was what was bad.I bled them about every weekend and would have pressure for awhile then the pressure would deteriorate. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 11-24-2006 at 08:59 PM.

11-24-2006, 09:01 PM	#10
69lowNlong Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fredericksburg VA Posts: 67	Re: no brakes...look now just check for leaks or you wouldn't see anything visible on the master cylinder would you?

11-24-2006, 09:25 PM	#11
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: no brakes...look now Don't drive on 95!

11-24-2006, 09:32 PM	#12
xmitsu10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, New Hampshire Posts: 274	Re: no brakes...look now The 69 I just bought in Sept had no brakes either when I got it home. Pulled the MC but it was fine. All 4 wheel cylinders were not leaking. The front brake line that goes across the crossmember to the RF wheel cylinder was severly corroded and leaking near the T block. The crossmember was packed with dirt and it was soaking up the brake fluid so there was no leak on the ground. Your line may be fine but something to check if MC and wheel cylinders are good. __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB

11-24-2006, 09:38 PM	#13
my67C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 146	Re: no brakes...look now if you do wind up replacing something i would go to napa they usually have next day delivery.

11-24-2006, 11:29 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: no brakes...look now hope you're dealing with a 1/2 ton... 3/4 ton and one ton trucks would get real expensive... real fast.

11-24-2006, 11:51 PM	#15
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11-25-2006, 05:12 PM	#16
69lowNlong Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fredericksburg VA Posts: 67	Re: no brakes...look now well i looked it over and found a pin hole leak on the passenger side right at the upper arm! so quick fix got a new line and fitting and bled all the brakes and it is good to go the truck runs and drives good as hell plan on lowering soon and taking care of some body work!

12-01-2006, 10:58 AM	#17
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