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Replaced 1 brake line that blew out. I tried to bleed the system and both rear and drivers front will not let any fluid out. The passage front is the only caliper that will bleed or work to stop the truck. This is a 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 4×4 z71. Any help please.

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Replace the hoses. One in back for both rear brakes and one on each caliper. They deteriorate on the inside and clog up.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 17, 2008

SOURCE: 1998 chevy C-1500 brake problems

Try a clean and adjust on the rear shoes, because sometimes when they aren't properly adjusted they won't seem to work properly. Also there is a common "squishy" petal feeling after brake work on most all larger GM's around that year, wich I have run into several times. Try test driving it, and put a couple miles on it, That usualy helps.
Good luck!

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Mike Butler

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  • Posted on Jan 18, 2009

SOURCE: 2000 chevy 1500 silverado- rear brakes overheating

Have someone push & release pedal while at wheel with problem. See if it takes a while or slow to release. If yes, have wrench ready on bleeder screw, and try again, if it sticks/holds, crack bleeder screw, if it releases, I'd replace hose.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 29, 2009

SOURCE: 00 Chevy EHCU HELP

bleed each separately

Oscar Agnes

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  • Posted on Jan 01, 2010

SOURCE: Rear brake pad dragging

ADJUST THE BRAKE CLEARANCE ON ALL FOUR WHEELS.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 10, 2010

SOURCE: I Hanve 1996 GMC 1500

did you try a brake booster ?

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Bleeding the EHCU requires the use of the TECH-1 scanner or its equivalent and the appropriate cartridge. Additionally, 3 tools, J-39177 or equivalent, are required. Bleeding cannot be performed without this equipment.
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If so, please let me know and I will post the bleed procedures for you.

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