BRAKES
(Updated 07/17/2011)
JIML'S BRAKE PAPER
BRAKE ARTICLES
A Short Course on Brakes - by Charles Ofria
Brake System Myths
Brake Upgrades - Is Bigger Really Better?
ABS Theory
ABS Technology & Big Brake Kits
WORKING ON BRAKES
Brake Basics
Bob Elfstrom's Advice on Brakes
How Stuff Works, Disc Brakes/Drums/etc.
Great Trailer Brake HOW2 Site
How to Do a Brake Job
Do It Yourself (DIY) Brake Work
Tips for Changing Brakes -
by Bruce K
Brake Caliper Piston Removal
HOW2 Bench Bleeding a Master Cylinder
On Car Brake 'Bench Bleeding' Method
Disc Brake Bleeding
Brake Bleeding Gizmo
Old Timer's Trick on Manually Bleeding Brakes
Proper Installation Proceedure to Prevent Brake Squeal
Front Rotor & Rear Drum Dimensions
Disc brake calipers are "floating" type - by Ben
How Much Should Brake Work Cost?
Brakes Replacement Question
Jake Brake - Explained
HOW2 Press the Studs out/in the Slick Way
Brake Bedding Explained - by Mike '98 Sub
99 K2500 Brake Job Howto
What Brakes Should I Go with?
The Story behind GM's Weak Rear Brakes
How to Check Brake Porportioning Valve
Larger Rear Wheel Cylinder?
"C" Clamp Caliper Bleeding with Picture
Brake Fluid Spec Summary
What Type of Grease for Brake Calipers?
Brake Fluid Quantity Question
How Do You Get the Drum Off?
Stainless Steel Brake Corporation
GM Pickups to Brake Better in 2005
Front Brakes, Which Pads Are Best?
2000 NBS Full Brake Job
2000 NBS Full Brake Job Itemized Cost (as of Nov. 2004)
Rear Brakes Won't Hold
Drum size
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Rear Drum Brakes Adjusting Screw
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Rear Brakes Adjust Screw Access Hole
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Ben, Need help! Tried Adjusting Rear Brakes
Rear Brake Adjustment I
Rear Brake Adjustment II
How to Manually Adjusting the Rear Brakes
How to Adjust the Self Adjusting Brakes - By Ben
Does Going in Reverse and Hitting the Brakes Really Adjust Them?
DRUM BRAKES EXPLAINED
Rear Drum Brakes Assembly
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by #1 Son
by Ben
DISCS VS. DRUMS
Why Disc are better than Drum - by Ben
Disc vs Drum Discussions
Drum to Disc Conversion Information - by Pioneer
BRAKE FLUIDS
Caution on DOT 5 Fluid
Better Brake Fluid for Severe Applications
Brakes Fluid Comparision
BRAKE PULLING
Post - I
Post - II
Post- III
Post- IV
Brake Lead/Pull and Front Brake Wear
TSB #86-50-20
Brake Lead/Pull TSB Update (#99-05-24-001)
Brake Pulling Fix - Maybe!
Brake Pulling Solved
Joined the Pulling club
PROPORTIONING VALUE TSB #990524001
Valving Description
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NEW TSB for Brakes
Text of Proportining Valve
TSB #990524001
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Part Numbers for TSB #990524001
Questions/Answers for TSB #990524001
Coverage of Prop. Valve TSB #990524001
Proportioning Valve TSB Update
Make a Pitch to the Dealer on Prop-Valve TSB
Brake Proportioning Valve Part Numbers
TSB 99-05-24-001 for Proportioning Valve & Shoes
Brake Proportioning (Combination) Valve Modification
Brake Proportioning Valve Replacement
PRAISE DYNO BRAKE PADS
Praise Dyno Web Site
OEM brakes vs Praise Dyno,etc.
SpaceAge Stopping Power!
Praise Dyno Pads and Rotors - Approx Cost?
Praise pads/Auto Zone 2yr Warranty Rotors
Brakes Pad - Stillen vs Praise Dyno
Praise-Dyno Brakes Saved My Ass This Morning!
Special Offer at Praise Dyno Brake
Praise Brakes. Explain Please
Praise Stage 1 or 2?
BRAKE NOISE
Brakes Squealing Like a Pig
Why Brakes Squeal - by Ben
Beer Can Fix for Squealing Brakes - by Ben
Squeaky Brakes
Brakes Still Squealing!!
Thump, Thump When Braking
Hissing Brakes
Clicking Noise when Brakes Are Applied
Click-Click Sound from the Front
BRAKE ROTORS & CALIPERS
A Spirited Discussion on Praise Dyno Rotors
The Science Behind Rotors
'99 K2500 Rotor Removal
Drilled vs Slotted Rotors
ART's Cryogenically Treated Rotors
What is STAGE-II Cryogenic Treatment?
Slotted Brake Rotors
Picture of a One Piece Rotor
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A.R.T. & Praise Dyno Rotors?
Hub Tool
What is Rotor Runout?
Shop Guide to Brake Rotor Runout
Rotor Warpage
Metal (Rotor) Temperature by Color
Brake Caliper Sizing
Rotor Thickness
Brake Rotor TSB
Front Brake Wear/Caliber Clearance TSB
Rotor Warpage Definitive Answer - by Traveler
Sticking Brake Calipers Explained - by Ben
Warped Rotors Myth
Rotor Pulse Due to Friction Material Deposits
HOW2 Load Grease in Caliper Slide Tube Cavity
Warn hub diagram
Aluminum Calipers?
Brake Caliper Rebuilt Recommendations
ABS SYSTEM
ABS Survey. Do Yours Work Satisfactorily?
ABS Brake Tests
ABS Code Question
ABS Brakes Grabs, HELP!!!
ABS Question
Resetting of ABS Light
Reset of ABS Codes and Turn off Light - by Traveler
ABS Light
ABS Activating Prematurely
Strange - New Brake Job, ABS freaking?!
ABS Module Rebuilt Site
ABS Bleeding Procedure
ABS Problem Help- 92 Burb
Resetting ABS Code and Light
Warning! Wheel Sanded Thru ABS Cable!
ABS Dash Light Problem (Code #C0265)SOLVED!
(See GM Bulletin #04-05-25-002D below)
ABS-Light-On-Bulletin #04-05-25-002D
ALL ABOUT HYDROBOOST SYSTEM
Flushing HydroBoost
Flushed & Bleeding Hydroboost
HOW2 Replace Hydroboost Unit
HOW2 Flush HydroBoost - PeteL
Anyone Know Anything about Hydro-Boost Brake Systems?
Replacing the Hydroboost Unit
Hydroboost Replacement and ABS Failure
Hydroboost Conversion - Is It Worth It?
Where To Find A Hydroboost Seal Kit
BRAKE SYSTEM FLUSHING
Flushing Rules
How much Fluid Need to Completely Flush the System
GM's Hydraulic Brake System Flushing Procedure
Where Could I Have the Brakes Fluid Flushed?
HOW2 Flush HydroBoost - PeteL
Flushing HydroBoost
Flushed & Bleeding Hydroboost
BRAKE UPGRADE & OTHER ISSUES
Evaluation of Replacement Brake Pads for Police Patrol Vehicles
Disc Brake Kits
(Use Drop-Down Menu)
K2500 Brake Booster help!
Silly-cone Brake Fluid - Why not?
Shudder when Braking
Uneven Braking
Brakes Gone after 3 Months!
John G's Brake Post
Brake Recall - 2000 Models
Snow Plow Option Has 1 Ton Brakes and $$$$$$ for Parts
Brakes Grab Only When It Rains!
Question about Brakes on an Older Burb...6 flashes?
GM Truck Brake Recall
Ben's Opinion on Suburban Brakes
Electronic Trailer Brake Control
KVR Performance
1993 Suburban Brake Issue?
Another Question about These Brakes
Porterfield Brakes
Stainless Steel Brakes
Brake Upgrade and Rear Shoes Performance Tests
Request for Information on Brake Upgrade for 99 Suburban 4x4
2000 Sub Electric Brake Harness
99-2001 K2500 Front Wheel Slipping Problem TSB
GM's Notice of New Brake Pedal Pad
C1500 2000/01 Brakes vs. Previous Years Brakes
Brake Shudders Resolution
Parking Brake Warning Buzzer Circuit
Brake Pads Break-in Procedure - by Ben
Swapping Rear Brakes from 2000 Tahoe into Pre 1999
Brake Pad Warmup
Emergency Disc Parking Brake (2000 Model on)Service Bulletin
Comments on Brakes and Headlights
Recommendations on Trailer Brake Controllers?
No pedal on Hydra-brake
High Water-Brake Light
Brake Pulsation after Rebuilt
Squirming Brake Pedal Near Stop
Rear Disc Conversion Question
Complete Brake Work Question
Brake System Specifications
NBS Rear Disc Rotor Problem is "NOT" Rust, But Poor Specification
OBS Power Brake Booster Replacement
Trailer Brake Controller Installation
