Brake trouble
 

Mods, im not sure if this is in the right spot, if not, move it please.

I have a 1997 chevy 1/2 ton 1500 P/U.

Went to get the oil changed about 4 days ago, the guy put new brake fluid in the reservior, cause he said it was a little low.

Problem: When I push the brakes, I have to pretty much stomp them to the floor to stop. It sounds like an air leak coming from inside the cab.... just a constant psssssssssssssssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. When I finally get stopped, the truck starts sputtering like it wants to die out.

What I've done: Looked at the reservior to make sure there is still fluid and also made sure the cap was on right along with the seal.

My Question: Is there air in the lines ??

I need to get this fixed....

Sounds like master cylinder to me

the big drum looking thingy (probably black)that the "reservoir" is bolted to is the culprit.......There is a vacuum line that runs to it.........check it. If your looing vacuum, your truck will run funny and it'll make that sound when on the brakes..........If not the line, its broke........They arent expensive and are easy to change.......

i still have brakes, just cant stop like i used to could

You still need to check for a vacuum leak! even though "You still have brakes & just can't stop like you use ta could":shaking:

im mechanically "declined"

:shaking:I've got a funny feeling this is going to turn out like another one of the "winch episodes"!!!!:*****::headknocker::work::headknocke r::work:

i do too... thats why i posted it here first... :thefinger: about the winch shat !!!

lol My thoughts exactly!!

Sounds like it's the brake power booster. I had a 98 that did the same thing.

imma try bleeding them... simplest things first..

Air in the brake lines won't make your truck engine sputter. Got to be a vacuum leak. Check any hoses coming off the master cylinder drum. The "big black thingy" as Dink calls it!

btw.........you'll need a 2nd person to help with brakes, so you might as well get them to step on the brakes & see if you can locate where the "psssssssssssssssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hh" sound is coming from!

what you doing this evening ??? ***** :thefinger:

Taking a nap!:thefinger:

old man :thefinger:

With my phone on silent!:thefinger::thefinger:

UGH, whatever

lol man ya'll are something else

Yep, I had a 97 about 2 years ago did the same thing, the symptoms sound exactly the same.

Note: I changed it myself and it was not fun.

You headlight fluid is low, and you need to re-torque the tire pressure!!!


But for real..... Do what Dink said..

I changed mine myself too and it was a beotch, but when it was all said and done I saved a **** load of moolah!!!!

You sure it has nothing to do with the flux capacitor??

No.... Your flux capacitor only effects the receiver hitch!

anyone wanna help me fix the problem ?? I'll buy da beer !!

Can it wait till i come in from offshore?

Master cylinder...just had to change the one on my bronco

jamin, are u in this saturday??

I beleive i have a fishing trip planned since 3 weeks ago..... Ill let you know when i come in..

It could be alot of things...master cly,wheel cly,brake booster,ect. Check behind your wheels for leaks,that will eliminate the wheel clys and calipers. I have the same body style truck and just changed damn near the entire brake system. When it comes to brakes don't play around.I used to manage a meineke car center...seen some crazy stuff.

Got it to my buddy. He said it was master cylinder. I'd step on brakes and u could see bubbles coming out of the side. Everything else is good. Gonna get it fixed tomorrow

Wow........I would have bet on the black thingy.......

$50 and I get a black thingy to play with

Maybe when I'm done, she won't go "pssssssssssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhshshshshshshsh shshshshshshshshshshshshshshshshhhhhhhhhh" anymore

:*****::*****:

:*****::*****:dats funny! just like racing stripes and stickers give you more horse Power!

just by you a new one dude......don't worry about it obama got your back

I don't live enough in da hood adam. I was looking at a 09 Z71 with the 6.0L. BEAST---Aint got 42K to get it tho

but not if the kanibilen pin is properly lubricated.

dat hurts !!!!

Only if you have to stop to fast!



But then your back with the same problem i guess!