2004 Chevy Silverado

2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
141,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BILLKRAEMER
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when I apply the brake at around 8 mph the brake pedal stiffens and there is a groaning noise. the truck then pulls slightly to the left. I have a 2500 diesel silverado
May 26, 2010 at 8:29 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Have you inspected the front brakes yet?

mark (mhpautos)
May 27, 2010 at 2:47 AM
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BILLKRAEMER
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I had new brakes put on at 120,000 miles and the problem was there before they were installed and has continued after.
May 27, 2010 at 11:14 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The pulling to one side will be either a caliper that is over tight or a pressure related problem, i would get hold of two brake hose clamps and isolate the front brakes, (lock off both brake hoses) and test this again (low speed only as your brakes are now rear working only) if the stiff pedal and noise are gone i would be looking at the caliper if not the ABS unit if fitted or master cyl, see if there is any change with this test.

mark
May 27, 2010 at 6:37 PM
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