What was the 2001 Chevy Silverado parking brake problem?

2001 Chevrolet Silverado developed parking brake failure. The parking brake failed causing damage components in the vehicle’s rear axle. While doing research the consumer noticed that GM was recalling certain trucks with standard transmission but not including truck with automatic transmissions with the same problem.

How do you replace parking brake shoe on Chevy Silverado?

The parking brake shoe has been removed. Slide the parking brake shoe around and over the hub. Find the metal clip again and place the inner side of the shoe against the inner side of the metal clip. This locks the shoe against the backing plate keeping it from moving forward when the emergency brake is applied.

How can I tell if my Chevy Silverado brakes are due for change?

Installed brake pads, calipers and rotors on Chevy Silverado. You can verify whether your brakes are due for a change by first checking the brake pad thickness. Start by removing the wheel and looking at the brake pads from the top. There should be a piece of metal that extends from the pad and points towards the rotor.

How to replace the parking brake cable on a Chevy?

Disconnect the front cable from the intermediate cable and then disconnect the intermediate cable from the main bracket. Press the tangs on the cable casing with needle-nose pliers and then pass the cable and casing through the next bracket.

Where is the parking brake cable on a Chevy Silverado?

The parking / emergency brake cable rusted apart on my 1999 Chevy Silverado Truck. This design is used on almost all GM trucks and SUVs. There is a front cable (attached to the E-brake pedal), an intermediate cable, and two rear cables (one to each wheel). The intermediate cable broke due to corrosion and needed replacement.

Where are the brake rotors on a Chevy Silverado?

Use a block of wood between the jack stand and frame rail to eliminate damage to the frame rail. There are two bolts holding the brake calipers to the rotors. They are on the backside of the caliper and they are directly above/below each other. DO NOT let the brake caliper hang by the rubber hose. This can damage the hose.

Is the parking brake shoe on a Chevy Tahoe one piece?

Chevy Silverados and Tahoes from the year 2000 onwards have used a one-piece design for the parking brake pad shoe, and it is not a very good piece. It breaks all the time, but this video will show you how to replace it without removing the axle.