brakes

  1. Ryanbrown36

    Hydro boost brakes awful sound after finishing motor swap

    I have just completed a Oldsmobile diesel to sbc 355 swap and on my first start every sounded great but the first time I pushed my brakes in it make a grinding noise, and would go away when I let off, I’ve had the truck running about 10 times since then and would come on randomly at idle, now...
  2. carid

    Chevy Silverado / GMC Sierra Brakes for Optimal Performance

    Just last week, I was chatting with a customer at a local truck meet who thought his brakes were "good enough" as long as they stopped the truck. I had to explain that it's not just about stopping - it's about how well and safely you can stop, especially under heavy loads or in tough conditions...
    • carid
    • Thread
    • brakes carid maintenance parts upgrades
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: CARiD.com
  3. carterjdrake

    Parking Brake Cable Upgrade

    Does anyone know if a cable upgrade kit exists for parking/e-brakes, that eliminates the old eyelet system and just has cables that run directly from the parking brake pedal bracket to the rear brake assembly? Or can I just order cables made to length from somewhere? I've got an 83 K1500 long...
  4. samblnc

    Brake rubbing sound?

    My ‘73 has a pulsating/rubbing sound that pulses/rubs a higher frequency when I drive faster and slower/longer as a I slow down. So, as I come to a stop, it’s a loooong, high pitched rubbing sound. This sound was happening before I did a complete front brake job this year, and it continues to...
  5. justhorns

    Adding power booster to brakes at 42 years old

    I'm adding power brake booster to my original Front disc brakes, 81, 6 cylinder. I have purchased a re-man cordon booster and am getting ready to install. I'm looking for hardware issues. Does the new pushrod mate up with the old? Can I use the existing master cylinder? Note that I have 3" of...
  6. Tcoon6218

    Weird level action contraption on rear brakes

    What in the hell is this on the back of a 1989 r30 with a 5th wheel. The brake line goes into it and then runs to the rear drums.
  7. G

    LD Calipers to HD Calipers

    I recently installed drop spindles on my 1981 c10 lwb chevy. I had the 1” rotors factory. I upgraded to the 1.25” rotors to fit the spindles. Along the way discovered I had to upgrade the calipers to the “bigger” ones. Now I’m asking do they make a bigger brake pad to fit the bigger caliper...
    • GreaseFireGarage
    • Thread
    • brake calipers brake pads brakes disc brakes drop spindles rotors spindles
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Brakes
  8. Goulet264

    Brake light opens when in R

    Hi, I just bought a 1981 chev very recently and I avoid driving it because of a slight issue. When I put it in reverse, 2nd or 1st gear, the brake light on the dash lights up for a second. I'd rather be safe than sorry, does anyone know what the issue could be?
  9. annettemarie

    Brake line, opinions needed.

    The other day i had to MASH down my brakes to stop ( sudden traffic stopping) and when i did this i blew a hole in the brake line. As i look i can see its rusted and needs replacing. Its a 88 Suburban 4x4. Im having trouble finding pre bent lines at a reasonable price. should i go with pre...
  10. AyWoSch Motors

    '97 3500: funky brakes, bad ABS maybe?

    Got my 97 3500 running the other day after about 7-8 years. I posted another thread about its previous issues. Runs great, I'm super happy. ... anyway, during its test drive, I found out the brakes are all sorts of jacked up. They lock up super easily, and do this weird chattering thing...
  11. Powerhouse Ranch

    Never Ending Brake Bleeding

    3/4 ton, heavy drum brakes in the rear ('77 Cheyenne), brake booster Replaced brake cylinders, bleeding them and they won't stop! You think all the air is out and then BAM, milky fluid, or big air pocket. 3 PINTS through the system! We're not running the master dry, there's no other leaks in...
  12. J

    Help with Drum Brakes

    I have a 1984 GMC Sierra K2500. It used to be the diesel before the previous owner put a gas SBC 350 in. It has a 14 bolt rear end. I bought the truck with no parking brake cables hooked up. I ordered in new parking brake cables from LMC truck only to find that my truck has the older style...
    • Jaxson
    • Thread
    • backing plate brakes drum brake backing plate drum brakes emergency brake parking brake
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Brakes
  13. Powerhouse Ranch

    Power Steering Pump Severe Leak

    So my '80 High Sierra has been leaking power steering for quite some time now. Not too bad so i'd top her off if she was a little low. But after not driving it for two days and then i go to, the reservoir was empty! Not so good, i have alot of floor dry on the floor underneath. So i'm wondering...
  14. C

    rear wheel lock up

    Hello! After a long winter I decided to finally start playing with a project I bought last fall, a 1974 c30 dually. The right rear wheel locks up with just forward motion, with out touching the brakes. Jacked up, with the wheel in the air, it spins free. I unhooked the brake line from that wheel...
    • c30bob
    • Thread
    • brakes c30 dually
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Brakes
  15. Powerhouse Ranch

    DISC BRAKE COVERSION

    How do we feel about converting the rear axle drum brakes to disc brakes and what would be the best kit to buy? P.S. Is this only limited to 1/2 tons? (LMC only sells for 1/2 ton applications)
  16. A

    1976 C10 ABS Upgrade

    Hey Guys happy to be new in this forum. I’m building a 1976 Chevy C10 with a 292 I6 engine. It’s a Father/Son project. I have a few questions and hope I can find some help here. I’m trying to upgrade the brake system on my pickup. I made a research and couldn’t find any ABS kit or something...
    • Abdiel
    • Thread
    • abs brakes ridetech
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Brakes
  17. Niori

    Warped rotors?

    I have an 86 C20 pickup. About a week or two after I got it, I put new tires on it all the way around. My next day off after that, I put new brake pads on. When I am driving, I still get a fairly violent shaking when braking, and am wondering if it could be warped rotors. Also, in front rotor...
    • Niori
    • Thread
    • brakes c20 chevrolet disc brakes
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Brakes
  18. John27

    Need help with a wobble.

    If this is in the wrong place I am sorry. Truck info 84 c10 SWB stepper 2" shoes Since I have owned the truck there has been a wobble to the rear passenger tire. It is noticeable at low and highway speeds. No vibration till 55mph. This has drove me crazy. ThingsI have tried: Switched tires...
    • John27
    • Thread
    • axle brakes help shake wobble
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Brakes
  19. 8

    Best Tie Rods Ends & Front Suspension parts?

    Finally gonna get my 1982 Chevrolet K10 into the shop for this winter, Going to Ground-up Restore the Frame, Bodywork, etc... The engine is 95% Completed already... (Yes I will put photo's up) Once it's in the garage I will start a thread in the "Under Construction" section of the Forums So I...

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