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Sticky ABS dummy light on problem and diagnostic method

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Fri Jul 17, 2020 5:36 pm
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by blk lt awd » Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:51 pm
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well i finally insured the van this year...fired her up and as soon as i stepped on the brake peddle the ABS light on the dash came on.....today i...
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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Fri Jul 17, 2020 5:36 pm
Sticky Pressure Brake Bleeder. (pic`s), By SOCALIV8

Last post by BigFish246 « Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:14 pm
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by TheChopFather » Sun Jun 22, 2008 6:23 am
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This is a Previous post from the archives made by Socali V8 I figured since I had to search for it might as well repost it:

Bleeding your...
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Last post by BigFish246
Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:14 pm
2000 Chevy Astrovan makes clunking sound when braking and suddenly jerks

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sat Aug 27, 2022 1:16 pm
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by IsaacMraz » Thu Aug 25, 2022 12:38 pm

recently bought a 2000 AWD Chevy Astro van for the snow and have gotten a lot of work done on it including new brakes and rotors, alignment, control...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sat Aug 27, 2022 1:16 pm
Brake Upgrade for 2003-2005 vans? Maybe!

Last post by Bret Schmerker « Fri Jul 30, 2021 6:11 pm
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by Herbie » Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:43 pm

So I got a bug in my ear this afternoon about trying (again) to figure out if there was a path to a parts-bin brake upgrade for my van. It seems like...

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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Fri Jul 30, 2021 6:11 pm
Replacing Parking Brake

Last post by MountainManJoe « Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:24 pm
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by Roz » Thu Jan 28, 2021 9:22 am

I have a 1996 Astro. The parking brake is sticking, had it checked out, and it's super rusted. Located in Seattle so lots of rain right now. Looks...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:24 pm
2wd front brakes

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:03 pm
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by ironhead79 » Sun Dec 20, 2020 3:22 pm

Anyone upgrade their 00 2wd front brakes? Looking for suggestions and links if possible, Thx.

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:03 pm
Complete change of rake fluid (2005 AWD Astro)

Last post by Herbie « Thu Aug 27, 2020 7:51 am
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by VanGeorge » Wed Jan 15, 2014 6:43 am
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I have never fully replace all the brake fluid in a vehicle. My Astro has 70K miles and inside the fluid container it looks like zillions of...
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Last post by Herbie
Thu Aug 27, 2020 7:51 am
parking brake adjustment & locking clamp

Last post by Astrophysics « Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:23 pm
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by Astrophysics » Wed Jun 05, 2019 10:10 pm

Hi,
My parking brake cable on lifted 2003 Astro seems to back off and loosen over time causing parking brake to not hold the Astro on an incline....

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Last post by Astrophysics
Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:23 pm
Eaton/Detroit, Torsen or Yukon seems to be the question

Last post by Astrophysics « Sun Aug 18, 2019 9:48 pm
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by WE7X » Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:31 am

I am looking for input as to which to choose for my '98 AWD.
I have surveyed the used parts in the area, and have not found a suitable and...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Sun Aug 18, 2019 9:48 pm
Parking Brake Pad/Rotor Issues

Last post by Wiley « Thu Apr 12, 2018 8:06 am
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by Wiley » Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:22 pm

Nothing is easy. Was hoping to install some new parking brake hardware/shoes on the 2004 AWD Astro I have never done these, but watched some videos...

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Last post by Wiley
Thu Apr 12, 2018 8:06 am
How do I open the brake line clips?

Last post by Wiley « Sat Mar 31, 2018 5:05 pm
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by Wiley » Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:26 am

Hi, without breaking them, how do I open these guys, I have not unlocked the code.

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Last post by Wiley
Sat Mar 31, 2018 5:05 pm
ABS Problem!

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Mon Jan 15, 2018 3:37 pm
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by Spacemartin » Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:03 am

Hi all,
I wonder if you guys could give me a hint how to solve my problem:

I have a 1995 Astrovan with a W-engine and 40L60E trans.
When I am...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Mon Jan 15, 2018 3:37 pm
Hard Brakes - Hydro Boost questions - 1993 Chevy Astro

Last post by Astrophysics « Sat Nov 04, 2017 9:15 pm
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by x92560 » Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:20 pm

My 1993 AWD Astro's brake system seems like it is getting hard to brake. It takes a lot of foot pressure to apply the brakes. The van won't lock up...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Sat Nov 04, 2017 9:15 pm
2003+ Brake upgrade thoughts?

Last post by Herbie « Thu Jun 29, 2017 3:29 pm
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by Herbie » Wed Jun 28, 2017 3:00 pm

So as my rig gets more and more built up... she's been gaining weight. As such, she doesn't stop that well these days. I'll keep up with the stock...

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Last post by Herbie
Thu Jun 29, 2017 3:29 pm
No brakes or powersteering

Last post by Vanjoe « Wed Oct 12, 2016 8:31 am
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by Kristos99 » Sun Feb 16, 2014 8:34 am

I have a 2002 Astro that the brakes and power steering both quit working. I am trying to determine what went bad. I am not sure if it could be the...

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Last post by Vanjoe
Wed Oct 12, 2016 8:31 am
2004 rear drive brake pads

Last post by Astrophysics « Wed Jul 06, 2016 8:32 pm
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by rottenkid » Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:50 pm

I have owned my 2004 Astro van rear wheel drive from new. I have always noticed the rear pads wear faster than the fronts pads. I just changed the...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Wed Jul 06, 2016 8:32 pm
Front brake pad recommendations for an AWD with 31's

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Thu May 19, 2016 9:47 am
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by astroshepawd » Tue May 17, 2016 2:12 pm

Hi all, my front brake pads are now in need of replacement and just wondering what make of pads folk were using on their AWD vans with 31 inch...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Thu May 19, 2016 9:47 am
2004 rear brake calipers info .calipers junk

Last post by dvil « Sun Mar 20, 2016 10:07 am
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by pbgbottle » Fri Mar 18, 2016 8:06 am

has anybody ever upgraded the rear calipers on the later astro safari's
my van keeps killing these rear aluminum calipers .piston seizes .and once...

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Last post by dvil
Sun Mar 20, 2016 10:07 am
2003 AWD astro Parking brake equilizer adjusting rod

Last post by Astrophysics « Fri Mar 18, 2016 8:09 am
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by RINNY » Sat Apr 11, 2015 7:10 pm

Does anyone know a number for a new Adjuster that clips on the cable that comes from the pedal and the rear cable screws into it? Thanks

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Last post by Astrophysics
Fri Mar 18, 2016 8:09 am
EBC Brake kits

Last post by Stroverlander « Fri Feb 19, 2016 10:23 am
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by 4FX » Thu Feb 18, 2016 1:03 pm

Hey guys check these things out, and for a very affordable price. Considering when I went to NAPA and estimated all the parts for my 03' Astro AWD...

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Last post by Stroverlander
Fri Feb 19, 2016 10:23 am
Hybrid Pads?

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Wed Dec 09, 2015 9:33 pm
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by Fede » Tue May 12, 2015 12:36 pm

Hey guys just wondering if anyone has used these hybrid brake pads? The ones im looking at are the E3 from Raybestos. Any thoughts on those? And what...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Wed Dec 09, 2015 9:33 pm
If the van is a rockin (Interesting ABS symptom)

Last post by VWcorvette « Sun Sep 27, 2015 11:57 am
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by VWcorvette » Mon Sep 14, 2015 4:12 pm

So I've been through it all: Wheel Bearings-check(about a year ago, they were bad), clean and check ABS sensors-check, remove and send EBCM out for...

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Last post by VWcorvette
Sun Sep 27, 2015 11:57 am
Recommendations for EBCM repair

Last post by Stroverlander « Wed Sep 23, 2015 6:39 pm
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by VWcorvette » Sat Aug 29, 2015 2:21 pm

I need to send out the EBCM for repair. Who would your folks recommend? Atlanta Speedometer Services? ABS Fixer? Other?

I am not handy at soldering...

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Last post by Stroverlander
Wed Sep 23, 2015 6:39 pm
11'' brake upgrade

Last post by mtrhead79 « Sun Dec 28, 2014 8:08 pm
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by mtrhead79 » Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:49 pm

i could not get on last week so here is a copy of what i posted on other van site,
i am working on amy new 89 safari and trying to fix somethings ....

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Last post by mtrhead79
Sun Dec 28, 2014 8:08 pm
1999 Astro AWD Rotors

Last post by Herbie « Mon Sep 29, 2014 8:16 am
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by Grizzle » Sun Sep 28, 2014 9:43 pm

I am looking for the rotors for the front of a 1999 Astro AWD for a friend of mine. I am finding sites that list AWD, 4X4 and 2WD and sites that list...

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Last post by Herbie
Mon Sep 29, 2014 8:16 am
Brake line from master cylinder leaking

Last post by Smiliesafari « Sun Sep 14, 2014 8:55 am
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by Fishfreek » Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:53 am

1999 Astro, The brake lines from the master cylinder to the ABS control on the drivers front are corroded and leaking. Is there a vendor that has...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Sun Sep 14, 2014 8:55 am
ABS Brake Lights on

Last post by Stroverlander « Sat Aug 23, 2014 4:29 pm
Replies: 4
by amvali » Wed Aug 20, 2014 7:46 am

Hi guys,

I need help with my ABS. The ABS lights are on all time (is not intermittent) and my brakes are stiff when I push the brake. Do I need to...

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Last post by Stroverlander
Sat Aug 23, 2014 4:29 pm
new rotors = shorter lugs yikes?

Last post by photo_van « Wed Aug 20, 2014 6:00 pm
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by photo_van » Tue Jul 08, 2014 11:28 am

So I'm doing a brake job on the 98. I decided to get some nice Raybestos full cast rotors to replace the composite OEM. Because the OEM is composite...

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Last post by photo_van
Wed Aug 20, 2014 6:00 pm
Leakng brake fluid from Master Cylinder/Prop Valve?

Last post by Wiley « Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:03 am
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by Wiley » Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:06 pm

I thought I fixed all my leaks 2 weeks ago...Where would you experts start with you diagnosing, I will try and clean up around the Master Cylinder,...

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Last post by Wiley
Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:03 am
Shakey Brakey

Last post by Wiley « Mon Jan 27, 2014 7:51 am
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by astrojohn » Thu Jan 23, 2014 4:30 pm

MY 2000 Astro, is giving me fits. I've developed a shaking in the front end. From 0 to 55, it is not noticeable. But anything over that, it starts to...

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Last post by Wiley
Mon Jan 27, 2014 7:51 am
brake job... which brands of parts to get?

Last post by chesehd « Sun Jan 19, 2014 6:38 pm
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by sonic reducer » Sun Jan 12, 2014 12:49 pm

Hi,
I'm about to do a brake job on my '00 awd cargo, 5 lug. I want to get everything at one time at rockauto.com but they have so damn many brands...

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Last post by chesehd
Sun Jan 19, 2014 6:38 pm
Maybe I'm nuts...............

Last post by markinnh « Fri Dec 13, 2013 12:43 pm
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by 1Gary » Mon May 13, 2013 12:40 am

We have talked about almost everything you have think of in brakes.Except for...........a conversion to Air Brakes!!!!.

What do you guys know about...

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Last post by markinnh
Fri Dec 13, 2013 12:43 pm
rear brakes 1998 safari

Last post by hosovac « Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:39 am
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by hosovac » Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:52 am

Dont want to sound like a idiot,but im palnning on replacing my rear brakes.I do most of my own work but i have a fear of brakes.can someone get me a...

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Last post by hosovac
Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:39 am
I have search the threads with no luck help please

Last post by Stroverlander « Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:22 pm
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by jaysan » Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:13 pm

My abs and e brake light is on . I got the car scanned here are my codes C0265 ,C0245 ,C0241,C 0251 , and C0246 . The only thing my search brought up...

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Last post by Stroverlander
Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:22 pm
Rear Brakes, pedal held down, wheels still turn!

Last post by Vanjoe « Mon May 20, 2013 6:37 am
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by Vanjoe » Thu May 16, 2013 12:22 pm

All new brakes installed last August. Cylinders,hardware,shoes, drums. A few months later I adjusted the rear brakes as they didn't seem to be...

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Last post by Vanjoe
Mon May 20, 2013 6:37 am
Need urgent help no brakes stuck on top of giant hill

Last post by Wiley « Fri May 10, 2013 2:20 pm
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by Wiley » Wed May 01, 2013 5:24 pm
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I feel defeated right now. My rotor exploded taking the caliper with it. I have no brakes including emergency. I am in a desert in colombia and drove...
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Last post by Wiley
Fri May 10, 2013 2:20 pm
ABS problems

Last post by intothewild « Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:00 pm
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by intothewild » Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:17 am

Hey guys, 1995 Astro AWD. My ABS light came on yesterday out of the blue while I was driving down the freeway and has been on ever since. I found it...

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Last post by intothewild
Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:00 pm
brakes on 2000 astro cargo

Last post by Drummernaut « Sun Apr 14, 2013 11:53 am
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by fsnrod » Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:15 pm

The brakes on my 2000 astro cargo sometimes are hard and will not stop it if I let up they will work it doesn't happen all the time sometime they...

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Last post by Drummernaut
Sun Apr 14, 2013 11:53 am
S10 Blazer rear disc brakes to an Astro rear axle

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Mon Mar 25, 2013 10:06 pm
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by Astro-SS-V8 » Thu Nov 01, 2012 8:52 pm

Is it possible to swap all of the parts from the S10 axle housing over to the Astro axle housing , seeing as how they both use the 7.625 rears , I...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Mon Mar 25, 2013 10:06 pm
Rear brakes hanging up

Last post by infinite.chris « Sun Mar 03, 2013 5:06 pm
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by infinite.chris » Sat Feb 16, 2013 3:23 am

Searched on here a lil and I kind of found a few people with brake issues but nothing really like mine.

I recently (last month) had a shop go...

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Last post by infinite.chris
Sun Mar 03, 2013 5:06 pm
Right front brake system leak

Last post by sportbud « Sun Jan 06, 2013 7:36 am
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by hpygolkyone » Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:22 pm
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2000 Astro AWD (had it since I drove it off the showroom floor), 172,000 miles. I plan on being buried in my Manship. Developed some kind of brake...
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Last post by sportbud
Sun Jan 06, 2013 7:36 am
Realsing parking brake?

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Sun Dec 16, 2012 1:15 pm
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by Fede » Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:35 am

Hi i have a 91 chevy astro, I used the parking take the other day so I could put the shifter in first and remove the dash trim. After that the...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Sun Dec 16, 2012 1:15 pm
Quality Front Brake Hoses?

Last post by Smiliesafari « Tue Dec 11, 2012 4:21 am
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by maestro » Mon Dec 10, 2012 5:47 pm

Can anyone recommend good quality front brake hoses? I heard many are made in China and don't fit very well.
Any input would be appreciated. :cheers:

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Tue Dec 11, 2012 4:21 am
95 van brake light on & hard to bleed rear lines

Last post by skippy « Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:06 pm
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by skippy » Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:04 pm
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95 astro rwd hydroboost with ABS . bought the van & brake light is on & can't seem to bleed the rear wheel cylinders after replacing the brakes & WC...
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Last post by skippy
Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:06 pm
Bleed brakes ---> BRAKE light on...

Last post by Smiliesafari « Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:30 pm
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by kkamakasi » Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:15 pm

I bled my brakes today using a helper ( pump-the-pedal method).

After I was done, I wanted to take it out for a spin to check for sponginess but as...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:30 pm
Rear Brake line blew out last night, van stranded

Last post by WoodButcher « Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:34 am
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by afsigma21 » Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:27 am

I was driving home last night and lost 80% of my braking power suddeny!!!! :(

Pulled over in to a parking lot and looked under the van and see brake...

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Last post by WoodButcher
Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:34 am
Anyone knwo if there are aluminum brake drums for Astro's

Last post by Smiliesafari « Fri Jul 13, 2012 4:28 pm
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by markmitchinnh » Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:36 pm

Back a few years I built a 1986 Buick Regal and it came stock with aluminum brake drums, I found out that many GM vehicles had these on them. But I...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Fri Jul 13, 2012 4:28 pm
possible big brake swap

Last post by Mr_Roboto « Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:53 pm

by Mr_Roboto » Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:53 pm

OK, so I've been doing some research on this for a while and want some opinions as I may have found a cheap, easy and off the shelf way to get 13...

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Last post by Mr_Roboto
Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:53 pm
No Power brakes full wheel lock

Last post by Mr_Roboto « Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:49 pm
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by Cobra » Sat Jul 02, 2011 6:51 am

On my 97 at full left or right wheel lock i hear a nasty hissing and lose power brakes the brake pedal will sink almost to the ground before they...

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Last post by Mr_Roboto
Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:49 pm
2003 2WD Astro moaning sound while braking, PS pump?

Last post by astroturf « Sun Jun 17, 2012 2:39 pm
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by den458 » Mon Jun 04, 2012 8:26 am

Question about 2003 2WD Astro possible power steering pump moan or groan sounds while braking:

ONLY as I gently apply brakes and speed decreases to...

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Last post by astroturf
Sun Jun 17, 2012 2:39 pm

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