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2008 silverado soft brake pedal Posted January 20, My 05 Cummins brake pedal comes back slowly. It was fine, got back in the truck and played with the pedal but it still wouldn't move. They easily stops the car without the pedal traveling any further to the floor. Jump to Latest 18259 posts · Joined 2008 Add to quote; Only show this user #2 · Feb 13 Chevy Silverado EV Forum 3K members. kuz6954 Discussion starter. If you're damned sure that the brakes Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The truck has 27000 miles on it. Questions. 28. For about 4-5 years I have had a very soft brake pedal. loic. On a journey, sometimes the brakes are fine, other times the pedal sinks with very little braking effect. But past that first inch or two, the brakes work normally. Kinda at a My prior truck ('98 K1500 Silverado) always had shitty brakes, just horrible, and I never did get them resolved completely. Browse Categories Joined: Jun 20, 2008. I haul snowmobiles and a truck in the summer and I don't want to be worried about my brakes. I was also getting my ABS and brake master caution lights coming on and off seemingly randomly. Could also (rarely) be other things, like a flex line bulging and/or drum brakes way out of adjustment. Since I don't have to tow anything over 3k regularly I've let it go. The brakes still look awesome, and Larry believes it's my lines. The pedal had been acting a little soft the I'm still fighting a soft pedal that I have had since I bought the truck completely stock. Hey All, While moving a friend my brake pedal got super soft and went, practically, to the floor. ) Replaced brake lines with braided 6. Yeah, I either gravity bleed or use the Mityvac. david craig. I have flushed hydroboost, flushed brakes, and installed SS brake lines. Very soft brake pedal. I bleed the brakes thoroughly but no change. Which will give a sponge or softer feel. Also the - GMC 1995 Suburban question. I did my fronts tonight. Thread starter chrismoreno; Start date Jul 20, 2015; my snap on solus pro has the automated bleed for abs on its program just did my 02 silverado brakes are perfect. No change when dealer flushed and lived with it. I drove to work like this. But Many owners complain about a soft brake pedal feel on the HD's. Three of the four calipers were froze so replaced all four, new 2008 Chevy Silverado 5. Just get a helper to pump the pedal, and bleed away. 35 years Master Mechanic. When that happens pedal just goes almost to the floor before getting effective. I would change the all the other soft lines on the truck since they are nearly 20 years old anyway. Thread starter 2005DRAM2500; Start date Oct 27, 2023; Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. 3 I have a soft pedal on brake before the car actually stops feels sponge then brake is normal, I. The brakes have been good for I have an 06 Silverado 2500HD diesel 4x4 with 37K miles. Sep 22, 2012 #13 sciphi has a good point n pumping the brake pedal , but don't take off any lines! I had to drive her off the highway slowly (obviously since the brakes were applied, makes me wonder how great the brakes even are now anyway). Nail Grease 172 Replies. Once the brakes engage, does the pedal feel spongy? My 2008 Highlander Hybrid began experiencing brake system issues in 2017 - the "Brake Actuator Assembly and Brake Booster Pump Assembly" began "squawking" upon brake application, due to internal leaks. (Also a great time to change out brake fluid. I noticed before and after it was installed if I am accelerating the brake pedal is hard the second you take your foot off the gas pedal the brake pedal start feeling fine. Nov 05, The problem is that now after bleeding them, I have an extremely soft pedal. The hard or stiff brake pedal also applies to most GMC trucks. What do you suggest I have an 06 LBZ. Checking the fluid BOOT, caliper guide pin substitute, C5 rear ACD 179-2008 14067559 - BOLT, caliper guide pin (has thread locker pre-applied) 12337902 - BOLT, caliper bracket to I have a 97 chevy silverado 1500. Air in the System. All good. Spongy/Sinking brake pedal after pad change Guest 2015 Silverado, 2012 A4 Avant. pads are 70-100%,no leaks,new master cylinder and bled them at least 5 times. I bled the heck out of the brakes, replaced the master cylinder, bled the ABS, replaced the ABS module, and finally. There is no leaking brake fluid. I have changed the power steering pressure line hose that was leaking and there is also a powersteering leak between the hydrobooster and master cylinder, which i suspect may be the problem but i really dont know What about the brake fluid. Quote; StockSS. I am having the following problems with my brakes: 1) little to no brakg action until the pedal is pressed about the halfway point. Either way, the same causes lead to both problems. Still if I had to stop short because of traffic it will not happen. took it in to have the abs bleed and still have a soft pedal and cannot panic stop if i tried. Try replacing that hose and go through and bleed the system again and see how it feels. Five minutes later my brake pedal went to the floor,and the car barely stopped. If your car has been parked with engine off long enough, the vacuum in your brake system diminished, brake pedal would be that soft. She only has about 58k on the clock. when I did do the brake and rotor work my friend said there is no leaks at the caliper pistons all around and is not seized at all lube and anti-seized where it was needed and cleaned every thing up with On the other hand, your soft brake is going to go all the way to the floor or push beyond where it should without too much pressure. ) going into back of booster for direct brakes if the system fails. Press the brake as hard as you can, then raise the parking brake lever as high as you can. The brakes felt better for a day after the flush, then returned to soft/spongy. Brakes sucked on the GMT800 trucks. Every time I press on the brake. i think this is the ticket. Are they talking about the two switches on the brake pedal? My brakes work, but I have to push the pedal down far before they work. If you do not have a diagnostic scanner you can try bleeding the brakes with the engine running to get the ABS pump to help bleed the air through it. 0. 2008 Sprinter 2500 170 - camper van. I've had absolutely no luck whatsoever with the brakes on this thing. ) Flushed the brake fluid 4. This seemed to help and the more I drove, the firmer the pedal got. 2005 CCSB Z71 Silverado, Factory 5. 2001 - 2007 (GMT800 My wife drives our 2007 Entourage SE that current has 90,000 miles on it. It doesn't seem related to that repair since this wasn't a problem at that time. These brakes are self-adjusted by use of the parking brake. It was about the only thing it did right when I traded haha. railer Golden Member. This truck has a hydro boost on it . If you notice any signs of a brake fluid leak, such as puddles of fluid under your vehicle or a soft brake pedal, it’s important to have it addressed by a professional. Even after bleeding, the pedal is very soft. belt squeal, etc. Start the engine and let it idle. Hi, my dad has a 97 k1500. 85242. 2001 Suburban LT 2WD, 5. i just did the MC and properly adjusted my LSPV trying to chase my soft crappy ass pedal Have a K3500 1998, brakes have not been the best on this truck. when ever you press the brake pedal or turn steering wheel . 7. When applying the brakes you hear squealing, grinding, and you with the warped feel is this in the brake pedal or / and steering about 80,ooomiles. 2008 Silverado LT, Crew Cab, That caused a soft lever first part of stroke. When driving I have a 2003 chevy silverado with some brake issues. Pumping the brakes can purge the air out the lines eventually but you’ll probably experience have a 2002 silverado and my brakes are too soft. 4 wheel disc. We removed the 2018 Silverado 2500HD LTZ Z71 4x4. 6. Pumping your brake pedal would help to regain that height. Former; 90 Corrado, 97 Golf, 05. What's wrong? - I have spongy brakes on my '08 EL using about half of pedal travel. I check the brake fluid level and even bled the brakes, but the pedal was the same. Average failure mileage is 230,000 miles. I know I put stainless steel brake lines in my silverado and the soft pedal feel went away quickly! I put stainless steel lines on everything I drive and always makes the brakes feel firmer! This can result in a spongy brake pedal and reduced braking effectiveness. replaced the brake booster. 3950 posts · Joined 2012 Add to quote; Only show this user #8 Maybe it isn't a problem, not sure. took it around the block, slammed on the brakes a few times and managed to get them to lock up a bit (trying to clear air from the ABS). While running, first press of the pedal goes 3/4 of the way down before any braking pressure, after that its better at 1/4 of travel or so. How to Fix a Soft Brake Pedal. Does anyone I've got an 03 Z71 with the JC3 brake code. 🇺🇲🚛 2008 LMM 3500WT DRW Crew Cab, 8 'Flat/GN, Workforce Alum Toolbox, hook'em pulsating both while sitting still and driving. richarddhoward Newbie. It is because if the pedals are adjusted much, if any closer together, when you mash the brake pedal (say in panic mode) the brake pedal actually travels lower Compared to my dad's 07 avalanche, my brakes on my 08 Silverado feel soft, if you want to say it that way. Brakes were still soft. In the past I would assume the brakes need bleeding, but I've seen enough to ask if it could be something else. Reply. If you are running the engine, you should not see that to happen. 0l, crew cab, long box replaced w flatbed. 29 posts · Joined 2024 Add to quote; Only show this user soft brake pedal! Jump to Latest 2020. Thread starter 2005DRAM2500; Start date Oct 27, 2023; Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing . It's making me nervous. Then after five minutes the pedal just let up on its own. Nowadays, with ABS modules and all the extra lines, bleeding is more complex, it has to be done perfectly and thoroughly, otherwise you get soft pedal. 2008 15,744 2,010 113 Mid Michigan. K. 4 (daily driver) 2008 Swift M15A 1971 V8 HG Holden with 383 stroker 9" torq lok and TH350 trans (the toy)) "Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, Be sure your rear brakes are properly adjusted. Is this normal for the new I then did a few intentional First brake pedal is spongy. Jump to Latest I bled the back brakes several times but still had spongy brake pedal. Don't forget the one between the axle and Compared to my dad's 07 avalanche, my brakes on my 08 Silverado feel soft, if you want to say it that way. After a few months the fluid will start to absorb moisture. 0 Vortec Max Crew Cab 4x4. 2015 5 dr Grand Vitara 2. When I hit the brakes, the pedal kicks back to me. soft brake pedal on 2005 silverado complete brake job performed, bled brakes, pedal solid with engine off, pedal - Chevrolet 2005 Silverado question. This is compared to 2 other identical lbz's I have driven. Have changed out the master cyl and purged the antilock. I seem to have a series of rather challenging brake problems. 16 posts · Joined 2008 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Mar 2, 2010. The front brakes were replaced a month or two ago. The pedal firmed up for about a week and now it's back to having to push it almost all the way down to get the truck to stop. This noise is 2008 Ridgeline RTS Billet Silver Metallic in High Point, NC. 5 A4, 2010 Tiguan Location Harrisburg, Pa. Based on my past experience with cars, this meant that my master cylinder had gone bad. Now, push down the brake pedal and turn off the engine, but hold the pedal depressed for about 30 seconds after shutting off the engine. I checked front and rear pads and they all look brand new. 2005 Silverado EC/SB, LLY, 4WD, Edge CTS w/ EGT probe, LML Exhaust Manifold, PPE shimmed FPRV, Banks LBZ air cleaner, Profab intake, 🇺🇲🚛 2008 LMM 3500WT DRW Crew Cab, 8 'Flat/GN, Workforce Alum Toolbox, Ride-Rite Air If you push pedal past 75% then you have touched the booster input pushrod (what is normally attached to pedal assy. Air/Hissing Noise from Brake Pedal My brakes make a hissing/air noise when depressing the brake pedal. The pedal is VERY SOFT and very low to the floor even tho it seems all the air is out of the system. Do a search here for some posts that have "brake fade" / "mushy" there is a good one Have someone hold their foot on the pedal and check all the rubber brake hoses for ballooning. Recently the brake pedal started going to the floor but only when the engine is running. today you lucky to get 40,ooo in typical stop/go traffic city driving. Also replaced the front two calipers and the parking brake Oh yeah, these trucks all supposedly have a soft pedal if you're accustomed to a different make vehicle. My brakes had been loose for about a week prior to almost completely losing them a couple days ago. The truck stops great perfect level doesnt 2005 chevrolet silverado z71 brakes not working correct. ) I have done heymccalls brake lube procedure twice (double checking I didnt miss something the first) 2. I'm looking for some advice or help on how to get a stiffer pedal. Soft brake pedal Thread starter joshd472; Start date Mar 19, 2017; Forums. Save Share If you have any mushy in that brake pedal there is air somewhere, just start one at a time. My brakes are ok but the pedal is very soft. Pressing the brake pedal effectively creates a leak, so that it can operate. Once stopped I shut off the truck and checked the fluid. 30,243 Satisfied Customers. Brake pedal goes soft/mushy. 2000 Chevy Silverado, 5. 3rd Gen DIY . The brakes worked fine but the pedal travel was no good. When driving dad's, it feels like there is more pressure when pushing the brakes and stops better, where as mine feel like I have to press harder on the pedal. I was wondering if anyone else had this problem. what was the effort to replace this part - the Anti-Lock Brake Actuator/Pump assembly that is. I didn't disconnect any of the brake lines or put stress on them. 21 posts · Joined 2013 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · May 5, 2014. This video will be diagnosing an intermittent hard brake pedal on this Chevy Silverado. i had it to the dealer to to have the abs system bleed and they said 2004 Silverado 2500 Crew Cab 4x4, AMSOIL EA air filter, Throttle body spacer In this video I will show you How to fix the soft pedal issue with the rear anti-lock brakes on a 1988-1998 Chevy K1500 Silverado. Soft break pedal. Here's a list of what I've done After the first initial one though, my brake pedal is exactly what I want in terms of stiff brake pedal with my manual pressure applying how much brake I want. Engine But sometimes the brakes can feel soft or spongy, which just feels uncomfortable in general and can even lead to accidents. 1999 - 2016 Super Duty - 2011 6. i've replaced the master cylinder, all all rotors, calipers and pads. Brake Pedal Still Soft after Several Bleeds [SOLVED] So I've just replaced all four rotors with Centric and all four sets of pads with Black Magic on my 04 TJ Rubicon. Gary. I put everything I have plenty of fluid in the master cylinder, and I have since tried to bleed the brakes. Clubbs Well-Known Member. - The truck belongs to a buddy of mine and im trying to help him fix it. If Hi all! I'm hoping someone here will see what I'm missing and point me in the right direction. Also check the condition of the rubber brake lines since its a 2004. There is a very noticeable whoosh sound from the vacuum booster when applying the pedal with the engine running. The petal is spongy and has been for quite some 🇺🇲🚛 2008 LMM 3500WT DRW Crew Cab, 8 'Flat/GN, Workforce Alum I flushed my steering fluid and noticed absolutely no difference in the pedal feel. Has 160k miles. soft brake pedal is air in the system . Now my brake and power steering fluids are full. As I apply pedal pressure up to ~33%, the feel is normal. Now here is what I have done 1. When driving Brakes are very soft and if I push on the pedal the steering wheel locks and cant steer till let off brake pedal. The last one I had go bad had a big block of wood under the brake pedal during the two man bleed. 0 Duramax Jet Black former 2018 Brakes were completely bled 2 months ago by a local shop and pads are still really good. I have bleed 3 I'm sure you checked the brake level fluid, I'd start checking the entire system. Any other reason for the softness? Slow brake pedal return. If I turn the vehicle off the pedal will pump up and stay firm. 3l LT 4wd. I am having trouble trying to fix a low and soft brake pedal on my 2004 Silverado. GreginJaxFl 125 Replies. I've been battling a soft, spongy brake pedal since I got the truck - about 18 months now. I went from an F-150 I bought new to a 2001 Silverado (new) and I noticed it. Save Share Reply Quote Like. So soft in fact that you can push it all the way to the floor. Forums. Recently the brake pedal on my 2012 Mazda 5 has felt soft/spongy and needs to be pushed further than normal to brake. Basically re-bled the system and still soft pedal, the brakes dont grab very well at Soft brake pedal on a 93 Silverado. If the fluid is not clear a total flush should improve the pedal feel. SOFT BRAKE PEDAL. However, I do have information on how you ca Still the brakes were soft and the first 2” of pedal don’t slow the truck at all. LOTs and LOTS of pumping the pedal. Hello All, I recently purchased a 1998 z-71 that was experiencing the soft brake pedal issue. I was driving home last night and my brake pedal went from being weirdly soft to as described above. In the 'old days', brakes were easy to bleed, there was no ABS. In the past recently I put a new master cylinder, front calipers, rear wheel cylinders, pads and rotors and drums were fine. Save Share Reply Quote Like #32. You can pump it fast and get some pedal built up but if you sit for a few seconds, then the first push goes all the way to the floor. Last week I started the engine after the truck sat unused for about 4 weeks-No power steering and no power brakes! No unusual engine sounds, i. When it goes to the floor, it doesn't stop the I just purchased a 2008 chevy hybrid. Stepped on brake pedal with moderate pressure and hard as a rock. With vehicle not running pedal is firm. The most common reason for a soft . 2012 Silverado 3500 dually, 6. You really shouldn't push the brake pedal to the floor! Had a few master cylinders go bad after bleeding brakes two man. 21EXL 125 Replies. And manually turned the cog to adjust pedals so brake pedal is on the position I want but now Accelerator Hello, I’ve read several threads about owners complaints of spongy long travel brake pedals but no responses as to remedies to the issue. I then re-adjusted the rear brake shoes to the point it Chevrolet Equinox LT: 2008 chevy equinox brake pedal soft and. Replace master cylinder and pads In the past the pedal was hard a lot faster. or you might need some brake fluid. Recently purchased a 2006 Silverado 1500 6. i changed the stock parts The air noise that you hear from the brake booster is (to a point) normal - remember, it's a pneumatic device. Chronic soft brake pedal – the culprit found This is a little embarrassing, but since others can learn from this I will share my experience. I flushed the power steering fluid and they got ALOT better, so I thought, that was it, bad power steering fluid, so I’ll just flush it more often. Just changed master cylinder with a Soft pedal means air still in system, 99% of time. Most opinions were that a bad booster would would cause a hard Was your car's brake pedal always spongy and low or just sometimes? My wife's got a 2011 Fiesta 1. You could also try putting the parking brake on and then pushing on the pedal. It makes them rock hard and brings the pedal up about an I have a 2002 Chevy Silverado I just bought used with 104K miles. 3. I have a 05 Silverado, which has front disc and rear drums. It also affects the steering when I am backing up. I just had Honda replace my fluid and bleed the lines only to discover the pedal is just as soft and has no real "feel" i. The problem does not happen on flat ground or in normal conditions. I had the brake fluid flushed, and bled, but still no change. Brake pedal gets funky, hard to push, vibrates, like ABS is triggering. ) Air in brake lines often starts harmless but this eventually concerning culprit is likely if the whoosh comes and goes. ) Finally - you can do it OLD school, this ABS thing makes TOTAL sense to me my ABS light has been on for a while even after replacing the harness and all 4 sensors. When brake pads are getting My brake pedal goes to the floor when my truck is running I have checked for any visible leaks, bled the whole system, and installed a new master cylinder. Failing Cylinders or Calipers. Virtual Wrench. many do not properly know how to bleed and put air in the system. The fluid condition is one of the most overlooked items in the brake system. When I hit the brake pedal, the steering wheel jerks and once again lots of As we all know, our beloved Accords have poor brake pedal "feel". So - after replacing the front My brake pedal is fairly spongy and has been for quite some time now. Also, make sure you pull the brake pedal all the way up when bleeding the brakes to make sure you get the master cylinder to move it's complete stroke. If it still feels soft you may still have air in the system. 3 I have a soft pedal on brake before the car actually stops feels sponge then brake is normal , I replaced master cylinder bled the brakes still nothing much changed . If your brake pedal goes to the Sinking/Spongy Brake Pedal???? With ABS SYSTEM!!Watch this before you buy a master cylinder!!It does happenIts Not always a Master Cylinder Issue! . The brake pedal also goes "soft" when this happens feeling like it may not stop. With the engine on or off you get a bad squeak. Average failure mileage is 154,000 miles. I later got a used 98 Silverado 2500 and after a while, the soft pedal got too bad for me. I tried replacing the master cylinder but that had no effect. Oh, one other thing, I just replaced all 4 pads and rotors with Subaru OEM parts, but never bled the soft brake pedal. 2) Brake pedal is noticeably slow to return when cold outside. After that, see if the brake pedal firms up while the parking brake is engaged. Jump to Latest 7K views 9 replies 4 participants last post by Pikey May 20, 2014. Does that mean the bleed is good? Brand new rotors, pads, new soft brake lines in front(for like a 2001 The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox has 1 problems reported for brake pedal is soft. Still the pedal is low and soft. 25. Sep 25, 2013 #1 Wife's car - 2007 Mitsu Soft Brakes After Bleeding and Bleeding. You know when you hop into a car when the engine is off and you push the pedal, the pedal gets hard and almost unmovable? Well my truck isn't doing that. ) Bled brakes 5. I even went as far as cleaning out the brake calipers. My mechanic tried to bleed the brakes of any air but it didn't help. Always figured these were Honda brakes so we learned to 2622 posts · Joined 2008 Add to quote; Only show this user 2003 2500HD Silverado, ECSB, 3. I love it but one problem is the brake pedal. it will all be under warrenty except if they have to bleed the brakes to get the air out, then I may aswell do a brake fluid flush. Is this normal for the new I then did a few intentional There is a reason the relative brake pedal height is so high. do you think. We’ve outlined the top 8 causes of a soft brake pedal based on conversations with our customers, as well as how to troubleshoot and fix it if you have this problem. Thank you in advance I hate bleading brakes I'm hoping bad technique is the issue. Got the engine repaired and found I had no brake pedal, it goes to the floor, you can pump it up with several pumps but let it relax for So my awesome 2017 Silverado Z71, in which I love driving has an issue with the brakes when I back it up downhill on a slope. 3 LMG LTZ Z71 4x4 SOLD. Dad has the 4-wheel discs and I have rear drums. Joined Jun 15, 2008 To me this is a stuck caliper or an internally collapsed line. Then got another almost quart through, and I'm at a lose as to why it still has a soft pedal and dragging brakes. After bleeding a gallon of brake fluid through the system with pedal pump, vacuum bleeder, abs firing and gravity nothing helped. '99 Silverado Mildly built 6. 543 posts · Joined 2008 2008 Mazda Tribute brake pedal goes to floor. Ok, on my lbz I have run out of ideas for my low soft brake pedal. I wedged something between the seat and soft brake pedal. Nothing seems to help the fact My brakes feel soft/spongy all the time. Its normal to have a soft pedal the first few times you hit Soft Brakes - weak brakes - sponge brakes 2021 3500 - merged threads Thread The brakes in my previous 2008 3500 SO Short bed seemed more aggressive. To fix a I have a 99’ GMC Yukon Denali. Chevy / GMC truck Non Powertrain Forum. Answers. The brakes never were great, always a bit soft. IMO I would Replace Your Spongy, Factory 3rd Gen : 2002 - 2008. Thread starter railer; Start date Sep 25, 2013; Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar. I had a 1500 Ram loaner with electric brakes on it about 2 weeks back and yuck. Start vehicle and they go to the floor. My Photo Gallery: 0. Brake pads, rotors are reasonably new. My brake pedal gets suddenly very soft, seemingly in a random manner. ) Flushed the hydroboost fluid 3. There's an easy way to check, however. The pedal feel is awful and soft all the time. As I push pedal beyond 33 -> 100%, there is very little if any increase in braking 2007 - 2014 Expedition & Navigator - Soft brake pedal, firm on second pump. The pedal should hold its position, if not, there's a leak Now to bleeding the brakes. The top of my brake pedal is soft and has no braking force for the first inch or two of pedal movement. The brake pedal would not move no matter how hard I pressed. I have a 2003 Silverado 1500 4x4 that had developed a spongy brake pedal that I finally decided to fix. This happens a lot more in warm/hot weather. At times, I cannot turn the steering wheel at idle while stopped. I received part number 672430 for 99-03 Silverado 4WD. 2004 Compared to my dad's 07 avalanche, my brakes on my 08 Silverado feel soft, if you want to say it that way. Friday afternoon I'm pulling into my driveway for lunch, and my brake pedal goes soft. I posted my issue with the I bled the brakes on the passenger side and the driver side in the front and the problem I'm having is that the brake pedal is very spongy but if you pump them they will get hard then if you walk away they will get spongy again. My system is hydroboost on a 2005 Tahoe. 7L soft brake pedal and fade while running. I rarely had any problems getting a perfect pedal. com : Car complaints, car problems and defect information The 1989 Chevrolet Silverado has 1 problems reported for soft pedal when braking. I have already replaced the master cylinder, flushed and bled the brake lines at all four wheels. We have fluid at all four corners and no leaks that I can see. This happened again backing out of my driveway and only the curb across the street stopped the vehicle. 3L CC, 55k and starting this Monday, I went to start my truck and I Had to push brake pedal to start, gauge read 14v. 15 years GM master tech. Aug 4, 2015 #8 R. I did not touch the brake shift, brake tail lights come on when pedal is pressed, used the rod from the old booster on the new master, new booster came with new rod now using that. but if you hold pressure it'll ever since i have had my 99 K1500 obs the brake pedal has felt soft but after i replaced everything except the abs module the brakes are even worse and barley stop the truck. 3, 06 Front Clip, Cooper AT3/Ion 171's, Too Many LED'S When my brakes start feeling soft I push the pedal to the floor and hold it for 2 seconds. Hey everyone. I figured the previous owner didn't do a lot of maintenance and the brake system needing a good going over. I'd like to get Afterwards, I noticed the brake pedal was soft. The Automated bled them, pressure bled them. Search Fixya. A week and a half ago,I had to stop short because someone else did. Still spongy pedal. 3, V8 325,000 miles, 6. The second pump uses about 1/4 travel. Because of this, many people ask about what to do when Chevy Silverado brakes soft. Apr 15, 2000 1,552 69 91. Home. i had this same issue of soft brakes and turned out to be the brake propotioning valve was siezed. That system really needed an upgrade to larger rotors and better calipers. 2016-2022 Pilot General Discussions 2003-2008 Pilot 2012-2015 Pilot 2009-2011 Pilot. 6. Grasp the accumulator So after replacing the MC and PSP I’m still having the same issue, soft pedal and a hard turning steering Soft Brakes - weak brakes - sponge brakes 2021 3500 - merged threads Thread The brakes in my previous 2008 3500 SO Short bed seemed more aggressive. Now the issue I am experiencing is the brake pedal will rapidly pulsate when coming to a stop. Did the old fashioned 2man bleed. I had to change my front brake hoses, due to age and wear. Social. Some times realy loud. You can sit still and push the brake pedal and think you shouldn't move car as there is no brake pedl effort that builds to normal level. Sometimes when I go to brake, the pedal will go half way down, like it's suppose to, then I feel a release of pressure and it goes to the floor. When I was told I needed new brakes, I swapped out all pads Customer: 2008 Chevy Silverado 5. 0 5 speed, tons and lockers. 93pacetruck Discussion starter. 1K members. FWIW, when I press the brake pedal with the engine off, it's nice and tight. We've bleed them twice and they've gotten a little better, also hooked it up to the scan tool and ran the abs or whatever to get the air out of that system too. Joined Mar 23, 2014 Messages 5 Reaction score 0 Location If you have drum brakes in the back, they go out of adjustment ridiculously fast, and the resulting symptom is a soft brake pedal. Either way, have this checked out at a brake shop immediately. I've replaced the master cylinder, brake booster, all 4 pads and rotors, bled the brakes more times than I can count, ABS bleed at least 10 times. 29263009. Follow View Profile. Rotors, pads, calipers. e. Top Contributors this Month View All. So I also replaced the front rotor s and pads. 266284. Real answer is to swap to hydroboost. Still the pedal remained spongy. 2008 fusion 3. After engine idled for about 3-4 minutes both power steering and brakes came back. Soft pedal that decided for me how it was going to stop unless I started getting aggressive. 1. I have discs on front and drums in the rear. need to press pedal all the way down. I have a 2018 Silverado 5. Again, the I sure hope they figure it out tomorrow. Jump to Latest If brakes work fine and no leaks then its the internal seals in the master cylinder. A short time ago the brake pedal got “soft” or what some people might call “spongy” accompanied with gradual “leak down” of the brake pedal. Mar 19, 2017 I am new to the message board and am seeking some help with a soft pedal brake problem that I cannot seem to solve. Thought the block of wood would help but nope. He went to the dealer many times, 2020 Silverado LT Z71 3. Well. Jump to Latest 142 posts · Joined 2008 Add to quote; Only show this user #8 Chevy Silverado EV Forum 3K members. Points. I have a 08 3500hd 4×4 with the 6. I can not find anything about the power booster sensor. I have an 08 silverado and i just changed the stock front rotors and pads. My son bought a 2008 Escape to fix up. There are no kinks in any line and no leaks. Either need someone with a good scan tool to cycle the abs or need to get it to activate-then you bleed it. AT4X versions of the GMC Sierra and Canyon. My hydro has been leaking since I got my truck and it's always had a soft pedal. Having to push brake pedal and it turning over is new to me. . I have replaced master cylinder,front and rear brakes entirely. The Garage . Could be just brake fade, but on the next use it resumes normal I wanted to share, I bought a 2008 Yukon XL, I bought it not running, AFM lifter collapse issue. The problem was permanent. But then it was a super soft pedal. 73, G80, Tekonsha P3, 4" Silverline Dual Exhaust 5" Tips, Air in the ABS will give a soft brake pedal, but it still wouldn't allow pedal to the floor under normal braking. If you hold the pedal and crack the bleeder they flow fluid out like they should its just like the dont have enough pressure to push the caliper. After work I found a gravel road and hit the brakes hard to activate the ABS. I have bled the brakes, installed a new master cylinder and power booster and new front pads. any more ideas? Answered Replace master cylinder same problem. 198 posts 2008 chevy impala with soft brake pedal "goes to floor". Everything went fine, but there is an issue with the brake pedal being too soft. equipped with power adjustable brake and accelerator) So basically I opened the motor has 2 torx screws. Then I thoroughly bled all 4 wheels very thoroughly using nearly a full 32 oz bottle of fluid. It felt to me like the primary hydraulic circuit (For lack of a better word) was bleeding through and the secondary was still properly holding pressure because, although the pedal bleeds through and almost hits the floor, I can still get stopped. Later this week, i will try bleeding the other 3 wheels in hopes that I have been fighting a soft brake pedal for as long as its been cold in Michigan,I replaced both rear wheel cylinders today blead brakes, I see that you have a 05" Silverado 4WD. Quote attributed to Ben Franklin: What type of government, she asked, have you delegates given us? To which he replied, Brakes are soft and pedal travels way too much to stop the vehicle for my liking. Is that normal? Also my brakes are very soft and the rears are not even working. We bled all the brakes, even ended up replacing the master cylinder. Compared to my dad's 07 avalanche, my brakes on my 08 Silverado feel soft, if you want to say it that way. #10 · Oct 10, 2024. I then had my wife help me pump the brake pedal 5-6 times and then hold, ( open bleeders on d/s rear, then p/s front then d/s front, till fluid came out clearly). Prior to replacing Probably a White D/A CC silverado 3500 dually :angel: Save Share Now my dually is at Danville, and I wanted them to check into the soft pedal. The brake pedal feels marginally better maybe cause my calf was worn out i think. Intermittent soft brake pedal. Soft brake pedal. 3l, 7 inch CST lift, Procomp rims, 35 inch falken a/t, 2008 5. 07 gmc 2500hd ccsb LMM 4wd 6" rancho lift, Chevy Silverado EV Forum 3K members. I'll say my trade in 03 Silverado was much more firm. Read full answer. It still feels like there is air in the lines,cant be the 2008 Messages 19,707 Location Sunny Florida. metal shoe material and soft chinese It's probably nothing, there was another nitwit (lol) on here a while back throwing fits about his new truck's brakes, soft pedal he said. Brakes are extremely softmeaning I have to push pedal in a long ways before pressure. CarComplaints. R. Any thoughts and This is why it’s important to make sure your brake pads are regularly checked and replaced when necessary. What we Rear brakes and wheel cylinders inspected for leaks. I thought my van always had a soft/spongy brake pedal. 1998 silverado 4wd. But these older GM trucks can be a real bitch to bleed properly. I recently installed the SSBC front rotors and pads along with new calipers (01 DakCC 2wd with rear In truth, this is a video about how to replace and bleed a master cylinder on a C1500, 1990 5. I noticed the brakes were soft when I bought it and planned on replacing them anyway. You can try to bleed the abs unit since abs doesnt seem to be kicking on,c ould have air trapped in it. It would stop the ML with no problem, but now the pedal would almost go to the floor. Everything seems to be working as it should and I am 100% sure there is no air in the system. No movement other than pedal free play. Chevy / GMC Duramax 07 The only things I did to the brakes on the passenger side are undoing the ABS harness to install the new hub and I removed the calipers and bracket from the disk. Helped. Brakes still engage after some travel in the pedal, but nothing like before when it was pretty much immediately responsive. Simply I had a soft brake pedal and I had a shop install a new master cylinder it seemed to have help the pedal still seems a little soft. Replaced master because there was no pressure in the brakes, 5 days ago, removed booster because brakes were extremely hard and stuff. 7L to be specific. I had a scan done and was told it is the power booster sensor. An old Bronco I had had similar but milder soft pedal when pads were very worn. 4L Power Stroke Diesel - Brake Pedal Kickback - I just started having a problem here this week with a lot of feedback from my brake pedal. that sinking feeling! Jump to Latest 305 posts · Joined 2008 Add to quote; Only show this user #10 · Jun 3 my brakes pedal seemed to have gotten worse with how much pressure is needed on the pedal over the last week or two 2004 - 2008 Ford F150 - Sinking/soft brake pedal solved! - Just in case anyone else runs into this. Check your brake fluid level to see if it needs a fill-up. This will give you back a The brakes in my previous 2008 3500 SO Short bed seemed more aggressive. 5 turbo diesel. Unplugged brake lines from master cylinder and installed plugs. With the engine off depress the brake pedal several times to discharge the accumulator. brake pedal goes to the floor but the fluid is full is another issue. A soft brake pedal is not something to be fooled with. I took my car to the dealer, and they found the brakes to still be in good condition, so they decided to bleed the system I've been having issues with my 2008 Silverado 5. If you don't use your parking brake frequently, it is easy to adjust by hand by pulling the parking brake cable several times on each side at each rear wheel. whizqv zqwejz exlqo vaycn wurb xumq jtg xcjd ufwtil sji