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Maddog One
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I have a 2002 Model and have always had the feel of soft braking in the truck. I had to replace four rotors and pads at 42K miles. Had brakes redone and needed "fixing" after another 12K miles which was done at no cost, but the problem I believe is still there. As an engineer, and mfg. "guy" my process sense is telling me that this is a much larger issue than just one vechile. Does anyone out there have any suggestions to correct and fix the problem for good? Please advise, thanks in advance
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Maddog One
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I forgot to mention, its a 2002 Chevy Avalanche 1/2 Ton 4 X 2 model
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03Avalanche87
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I'm knew to this site, but my 03 has been through countless brakes/pads. I'm told that 20% braking is done on rear and 80% is done on front. The rear brakes may work more if you have a load in the back or going down a steep hill.
The inside rear pads will wear out faster then the outside rear ones at a ratio 3:1.
It is a frustrating problem that I don't think Chevrolet can deal with. That's why I believe they put drum brakes back in. Sound like poor design to me, but I know of several people that have had the same problem/complaint
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05hoe
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the 80-20 (which is normal for FWD) brake ratio is a little inaccurate. Its more like 60-40 on your truck. The fact that your pads are wearing prematurely depends a lot on your driving style. the fact that one pad is wearing more than the other is one of 2 things: A bad (sticking) caliper or hose(clogged).
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cant stop
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02 1500 4x4 abs comes on between 7 mph and down brake pedal flutters and you keep rolling,NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE IN SIZE OF NEWER MODELS ROTORS.Also emergcy brade pucks were out from dirt when just driving. please tell me who to call,
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bro1
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cant stop wrote: 02 1500 4x4 abs comes on between 7 mph and down brake pedal flutters and you keep rolling,NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE IN SIZE OF NEWER MODELS ROTORS.Also emergcy brade pucks were out from dirt when just driving. please tell me who to call, 99% of the time it is a wheel speed sensor that causes this reaction or a failing wheel brg. witch throws the sensor off. and yea thier parking brake setup blows. good luck
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Tammy
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Maddog One wrote: I have a 2002 Model and have always had the feel of soft braking in the truck. I had to replace four rotors and pads at 42K miles. Had brakes redone and needed "fixing" after another 12K miles which was done at no cost, but the problem I believe is still there. As an engineer, and mfg. "guy" my process sense is telling me that this is a much larger issue than just one vechile. Does anyone out there have any suggestions to correct and fix the problem for good? Please advise, thanks in advance I'm with you, my 03 avalanche eats brakes and still squeel. Wish I had some advise for you
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Been There done that
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cant stop wrote: 02 1500 4x4 abs comes on between 7 mph and down brake pedal flutters and you keep rolling,NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE IN SIZE OF NEWER MODELS ROTORS.Also emergcy brade pucks were out from dirt when just driving. please tell me who to call, There is a recall out on the ABS brake senors malfunctioning, mine did fail before the recall.
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Darrell J
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I know from experience from owning a few GM cars.. And other manufacturers do the same... I know it sucks but you have to buy the pads and rotors from the dealer.. Other pads may work better but gm uses a specific rotor and brand combination that used together will not sqeal unless they are worn out.. If you mix and match between gm and another brand they will always squeal.. no grease or lube will help... its the composition in the materials that they use
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Tom B
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I just purchased a 2003 Yukon xl Denali, used, with 31,000 miles. It is a lovely vehicle. The problem is that it shudders on light acceleration. Has there been a recall or is this an unfixable problem? This vehicle has awd which I assume all Denalis have--
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Jake
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Brakes on 2002, 2500 Avalanch. Had to replace rears at 55,000 down to metal! The fronts 100% go figure.
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Jake
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Another observation, I also have a 2002 Silverado 2500 HD, 6 speed stick powered by the 8.1 L a.k.a.the 496 c.i. The "emergency" brake sucks, and has an active recall from G.M. after the recall not much better. in fact now the brake won't fully return and will burn up if I use it. I've always loved chevy, but when you pay $30,000 to $80,000 for a G.M. truck it better be pretty damn good. I'm rethinking the union made American thing!!p.s.other problems also to manyto list hear.
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Jake
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Tom B wrote: I just purchased a 2003 Yukon xl Denali, used, with 31,000 miles. It is a lovely vehicle. The problem is that it shudders on light acceleration. Has there been a recall or is this an unfixable problem? This vehicle has awd which I assume all Denalis have-- Have a 2002 Chevy 2500 Avalanch does the same thing once in a while < belive its the the transmissing that is slipping.
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hank
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bro1 wrote: <quoted text> 99% of the time it is a wheel speed sensor that causes this reaction or a failing wheel brg. witch throws the sensor off. and yea thier parking brake setup blows. good luck Don't expect GM to do anything to correct this problem. I am a GM certified mechanic and an ASE Master Tech. I first saw this problem in 99 when the new body style came out. And when it happened in my 01 GMC (can't count how many times we tried to fix it)they agreed to buy it back. That very day the pedel went to the floor at a stop sign and it was totaled. The GM rep. told me. "I don't see how thats our fault. Your just going to have to deal with it." I was working for Hendrick Chevorlet at the time. I won't work for a company that refuses to back it's product. I will never work at another GM dealer or buy a new GM product again.
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Craig
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2002 Tahoe, i have 90k miles and never had a break problem, matter of fact i still have factory breaks with plenty of life left. You guys need to start breakinf a little early lol.
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Mike Ritter
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Tom B wrote: I just purchased a 2003 Yukon xl Denali, used, with 31,000 miles. It is a lovely vehicle. The problem is that it shudders on light acceleration. Has there been a recall or is this an unfixable problem? This vehicle has awd which I assume all Denalis have-- Does it vibrate or hesitate? I just bought an 04 with 39,000 miles and it seems to hesitate on light acceleration...it feels like it changes gears almost immediately upon giving it gas.
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Doug Milliner
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I have a 2003 Avalanche 43000 miles pads are half worn out and the rotors are damaged due to rust. I have never seen rust this bad chips the size of your thumb are flaking off and getting between the pads and rotors and eating the rotors up. I have had several phone calls with GM and gotten no where. I know this is not normal that there is a design issue. With the last response I got my next truck with be a Ford or Tundra. NO MORE GM'S FOR ME.
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Ely
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I bought a 2003 Denali truck Qsteer and it also has problems with the brakes and also shudders when taking off rear end noise. any body know about this.
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Ely
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Jake wrote: <quoted text>Have a 2002 Chevy 2500 Avalanch does the same thing once in a while < belive its the the transmissing that is slipping. Hello 2003 Denali Qsteer same problem shudders in acceleration
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Ely
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Hello 2003 denali truck Shudders in acceleration sucks
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