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Ramrod GMC Brakes
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1996 GMC Sierra 1500, 4.3L V-6 w/ABS, Brakes are mushy as hell, wheel cyl., pads & shoes and master cyl. replaced, lines bled! Pedal goes 3/4 to the floor??? What the hell next? I don't want to think this morning, it's Saturday for Christ-sakes!!! Just tell me what I gotta do or come on over and do it for me. I'll buy ya a beer or two, excuse the attitude I still have yard work and have to pick up dog $hit!!!
Posted on: 2008/11/22 15:45
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1996 LT-1
DynaSpark Opti, Tapered Rear Wheel Bearings, SS Brake Lines, Speed Bleeders, MC Bias Spring, Hawk HPS Pads, MSD Wires,NGK Iridium, lowered, etc.
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Schrade Re: GMC Brakes
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Air in the proportioning valve?

If so, it can't be bled without a scan tool. Scan tool disables ABS so air can move down the line. Otherwise, ABS activates since the wheels ain't spinnin'.
Posted on: 2008/11/22 16:19
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Ramrod Re: GMC Brakes
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Arrrrrrgggggggghhhhhhhh!!!! Cough!, Cough!, Cough!, $hit! $hit, Thanks Blade I was wondering if that might do it, but I only have half a Brain this morning
Posted on: 2008/11/22 18:10
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1996 LT-1
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BrianCunningham Re: GMC Brakes
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Got ABS?

The older units have their own bleed screw.

Also check the lines, soft lines=mushy brakes.
Posted on: 2008/11/22 18:21
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