2000 Chevy Truck lots of pedal

2000 CHEVROLET TRUCK
131,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JEREMY SHEETS
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when i push on the brakes they are extremly mushy the have all the proper attention in all four corners in recent time.they feel lazy soft they do stop but no where neer well enough. my dads 97 4 wheel drive stops ten times better.i get no noise,codes,lights nothing also pumping doesnt help.thanks jeremy
May 30, 2008 at 2:08 AM
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PEAR69
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Inspect all the brake lines carefully for leaks. If no leaks are found then try bleeding all 4 brakes. Start at the right rear, then go to the left rear, then the right front, and then the left front. If still no help then have the proportioning valve checked at the dealer.
May 30, 2008 at 3:07 AM
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