FROM STOCK TO WILD, BRAKE ISSUES AND UPGRADES GO HERE.
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Fri Jul 17, 2020 5:36 pm
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sat Aug 27, 2022 1:16 pm
Brake Upgrade for 2003-2005 vans? Maybe!
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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
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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
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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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Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:03 pm
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Thu Aug 27, 2020 7:51 am
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Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:23 pm
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Last post by Astrophysics
Sun Aug 18, 2019 9:48 pm
Parking Brake Pad/Rotor Issues
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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
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Last post by Wiley
Sat Mar 31, 2018 5:05 pm
ABS Problem!
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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
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Last post by Astrophysics
Sat Nov 04, 2017 9:15 pm
2003+ Brake upgrade thoughts?
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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
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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
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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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Wed Jul 06, 2016 8:32 pm
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Thu May 19, 2016 9:47 am
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Last post by dvil
Sun Mar 20, 2016 10:07 am
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Last post by Astrophysics
Fri Mar 18, 2016 8:09 am
EBC Brake kits
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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?
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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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Wed Dec 09, 2015 9:33 pm
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Last post by VWcorvette
Sun Sep 27, 2015 11:57 am
Recommendations for EBCM repair
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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
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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
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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
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Sun Sep 14, 2014 8:55 am
ABS Brake Lights on
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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?
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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
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Last post by Wiley
Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:03 am
Shakey Brakey
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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
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Last post by chesehd
Sun Jan 19, 2014 6:38 pm
Maybe I'm nuts...............
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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
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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
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Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:22 pm
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Mon May 20, 2013 6:37 am
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Last post by Wiley
Fri May 10, 2013 2:20 pm
ABS problems
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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
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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
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Mon Mar 25, 2013 10:06 pm
Rear brakes hanging up
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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
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hpygolkyone »
Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:22 pm
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?
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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?
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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
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Last post by skippy
Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:06 pm
Bleed brakes ---> BRAKE light on...
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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
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Last post by WoodButcher
Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:34 am
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Fri Jul 13, 2012 4:28 pm
possible big brake swap
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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
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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
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Sun Jun 17, 2012 2:39 pm
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