Can you pump the brakes on a Chevy S10?
Can you pump the brakes on a Chevy S10?
The S10 is a special animal. To all you that say the traditional “Have a friend pump the brakes, hold the pedal, while you crack the bleeder screw…etc”. That won’t work on these trucks, I’m not sure how GM configured this system but it defied every technique I’ve ever used on dozens and dozens of cars/trucks.
What causes a soft brake pedal on a Chevy?
Soft or Spongy Brake Pedal: Too much air in the system due to improper bleeding is usually the cause of this problem. However, it can also be due to fluid loss or a low fluid level. Bleed the brake lines as recommended by Chevy to fix this. You could also have a ballooning brake hose when the brakes are applied.
Are there two Bleeders on a Chevy S10?
There should be two bleeders on motor. If so, you’ll need someone to help you. Whoever is pumping. Apply pressure to brake pedal like holding at stop light. The other start with bleeder closest to engine. Open bleeder and push brake pedal to the floor and hold until bleeder is tightened.
Why is there no brake pedal on my new car?
A “no brake pedal” condition can be encountered after a new master cylinder is installed, leading the technician to believe that the master cylinder is defective. This is likely not the case; the condition can be caused by the piston sticking in bore of the master cylinder during the bleeding process when the brake system is manually bled.
Soft or Spongy Brake Pedal: Too much air in the system due to improper bleeding is usually the cause of this problem. However, it can also be due to fluid loss or a low fluid level. Bleed the brake lines as recommended by Chevy to fix this. You could also have a ballooning brake hose when the brakes are applied.
The S10 is a special animal. To all you that say the traditional “Have a friend pump the brakes, hold the pedal, while you crack the bleeder screw…etc”. That won’t work on these trucks, I’m not sure how GM configured this system but it defied every technique I’ve ever used on dozens and dozens of cars/trucks.
There should be two bleeders on motor. If so, you’ll need someone to help you. Whoever is pumping. Apply pressure to brake pedal like holding at stop light. The other start with bleeder closest to engine. Open bleeder and push brake pedal to the floor and hold until bleeder is tightened.
Why does my Chevy S10 have a red brake light?
The red brake light has been on now for 2 weeks. I replaced the front pads not the problem. I had to stop real quick the other day. The truck is pulling to drivers side. I don’t know if it is the caliper or brake line. Both are oem and has been on the truck from the factory. Also, I have not replaced the back brakes.
