Brake Problems

nnunez · 04-20-2007, 10:25 AM

1996 Silverado, 5.0, 2wd, swb, black, etc, etc.....

I replaced the brake rotors, calipers, bearings, seals, hoses, and pads. It still shimmies a lot when I press the brake pedal.

When I press the brake pedal, it pulls to the left, the steering wheel rocks back and forth and the entire truck vibrates also.

If I slam the brakes it will pull a little but not as much as if I press the pedal under normal conditions.

I lifted each front wheel individually and there is no movement on any axis.

My next move is to do the rear breaks.

It is a little scary because it feels as if one of the wheels is about to pop off.

Any ideas from anyone here other than the rear brakes?

mrjohnwayne · 04-20-2007, 11:30 AM

the rear brakes won't cause the shimmy or pull. I wonder if it might have something to do with the abs system.

mudseeker · 04-20-2007, 05:11 PM

you may have torqued the nut down to tight on the spindle and the bearings may be binding or something. i think the nut is supposed to be torqued to 40 pounds or so and then backed off and finger tightened.

nnunez · 04-23-2007, 07:40 AM

I dont know what the deal is.

I did forget to mention that it gets worst when the brakes are hot.

It just feels like a wheel is loose or something like that.......

436'd skylark · 04-23-2007, 09:51 AM

Have your front wheels balanced, and check your suspension componets. when you apply your brakes, alot of weight transfers to the front of the truck, hence the squatting and leaning forward. when this happens, a small problem is ussually magnified greatly by the transfer when braking. the extra pressure makes the problem worse. while the problem isn't the brakes, the problem only happens when the brakes are used. Normally leads to alot of confusion and mis-diagnosing.

nnunez · 04-23-2007, 10:36 AM

I had my wheels balanced recently and I am about to install new front springs (since the previous owner lowered it) and then we'll see how that goes.

My wheels are moving and I am also enroute to change ball joints, a frame bushings and all steering components as well.

It is a great truck and I'd like to keep it.

04-20-2007, 10:25 AM	#1
nnunez Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 307	Brake Problems 1996 Silverado, 5.0, 2wd, swb, black, etc, etc..... I replaced the brake rotors, calipers, bearings, seals, hoses, and pads. It still shimmies a lot when I press the brake pedal. When I press the brake pedal, it pulls to the left, the steering wheel rocks back and forth and the entire truck vibrates also. If I slam the brakes it will pull a little but not as much as if I press the pedal under normal conditions. I lifted each front wheel individually and there is no movement on any axis. My next move is to do the rear breaks. It is a little scary because it feels as if one of the wheels is about to pop off. Any ideas from anyone here other than the rear brakes?

04-20-2007, 11:30 AM	#2
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,789	the rear brakes won't cause the shimmy or pull. I wonder if it might have something to do with the abs system. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

04-23-2007, 09:51 AM	#5
436'd skylark Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,003	Have your front wheels balanced, and check your suspension componets. when you apply your brakes, alot of weight transfers to the front of the truck, hence the squatting and leaning forward. when this happens, a small problem is ussually magnified greatly by the transfer when braking. the extra pressure makes the problem worse. while the problem isn't the brakes, the problem only happens when the brakes are used. Normally leads to alot of confusion and mis-diagnosing. __________________ Joe 89 K2500 Chevy, Wee-Oh-five 294K miles 1962 Scout 80 parts I guess 1966 Scout 800 resto job 2005 Chevy 2500HD Short cab long box DURAMAX 1996 P30, 6.5 NA Mac Mobile whole lot of buicks

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04-20-2007, 05:11 PM	#3
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 7,155	you may have torqued the nut down to tight on the spindle and the bearings may be binding or something. i think the nut is supposed to be torqued to 40 pounds or so and then backed off and finger tightened.

04-23-2007, 07:40 AM	#4
nnunez Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 307	I dont know what the deal is. I did forget to mention that it gets worst when the brakes are hot. It just feels like a wheel is loose or something like that.......

04-23-2007, 10:36 AM	#6
nnunez Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 307	I had my wheels balanced recently and I am about to install new front springs (since the previous owner lowered it) and then we'll see how that goes. My wheels are moving and I am also enroute to change ball joints, a frame bushings and all steering components as well. It is a great truck and I'd like to keep it.