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Old 10-12-2014, 12:01 PM   #1
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Re: 86 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 questions

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The fitting at this junction is much larger.
that is a rudimentary ABS system. designed to prevent wheel lock-up with a empty or lite load. just by pass it so you only have one size fitting. there notorious for jamming, hanging up, etc. i got rid of mine & the brakes feel a lot better.
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Old 10-12-2014, 06:27 PM   #2
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Re: 86 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 questions

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that is a rudimentary ABS system. designed to prevent wheel lock-up with a empty or lite load. just by pass it so you only have one size fitting. there notorious for jamming, hanging up, etc. i got rid of mine & the brakes feel a lot better.
You were absolutely right. I bypassed it and now the rear brakes work perfectly.I just wish I had known that before wasting several hours on it.
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