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MountainManJoe »
Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:21 am
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I need a helper to assist with some forum administration tasks.
Tech savvyness would be an asset, but not required.
A good command of English is...
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Last post by 1Gary
Mon May 28, 2012 6:10 am
sharp pull to right when brakes applied
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ron02032 »
Thu Oct 06, 2011 3:41 pm
I know this has been discussed alot. I have changed all of the normal guilty parts(calipers, pads, flex hoses , idler arm, flush). Front end is...
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Sun May 20, 2012 4:56 pm
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Sat Feb 04, 2012 1:06 pm
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Sat Jan 28, 2012 8:35 am
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Mon Jan 09, 2012 11:53 pm
The Lt's front brake conversion
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1Gary »
Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:24 pm
Well considering of both ends of the brakes the fronts are the worse,I decided to tackle them first.Skip gave me the Cardone rebuilt numbers for...
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Last post by Cobra
Tue Nov 01, 2011 8:19 am
Brake Project
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by
CaptSquid »
Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:15 am
Well, it appears that I must replace the front brakes, rotors included. Midas wants $495 for the job, but I know that's a lot of shekels to part with...
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Last post by 97CargoCrawler
Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:11 am
86 safari front right brake locking up
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bellvibk »
Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:31 pm
changed the caliper, rubber brake line to cal. Master cyclinder re bled the brakes and the pass. front brake keeps locking up at wits end on this...
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Last post by 1Gary
Thu Sep 15, 2011 10:52 pm
11" upgrade gone wrong
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Cobra »
Wed Aug 10, 2011 5:12 pm
So i'm doing the upgrade and when i was bleeding the brakes fluid started to pour out from the inside of the drums since it was coming from inside i...
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Last post by Cobra
Sat Aug 13, 2011 2:42 pm
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:10 pm
Broken bleeder screw on front caliper
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by
baytonemus »
Tue Jun 28, 2011 8:47 am
Bled out the rear brakes last night at the end of my rear brake job. Just going to finish up bleeding the front this morning and all done, right?...
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Last post by 1Gary
Wed Jun 29, 2011 4:56 am
Need rear brake advice
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baytonemus »
Sat Jun 25, 2011 2:30 pm
I've done overhauls of brakes including rebuilding MC and caliper on my cycle, but have never worked on car or truck brakes, so some of this may fall...
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Last post by WoodButcher
Mon Jun 27, 2011 3:59 am
Front rotor replacement
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afsigma21 »
Thu Jun 23, 2011 1:58 pm
I am having a bit of trouble replacing the front rotors.
1997 Safari
I have the rotors off, and new ones in hand, but I am struggling to figure out...
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Last post by astroturf
Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:32 am
Installed Big Brakes this weekend
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by
Great A'Tuin »
Sun May 29, 2011 6:09 pm
Having to replace the hub before I get it aligned got me thinking, as long as I'm in there... :-k
I've always felt that the Astro brakes were...
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Last post by 1Gary
Mon May 30, 2011 8:06 pm
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Wed May 18, 2011 2:23 pm
DOT 3 to DOT 5
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Smiliesafari »
Fri Feb 18, 2011 5:41 am
The brake job is done. We replaced everything with the exception of drums and rotors. Blew out all of the brake lines. My compressor generates 175...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Sat Mar 12, 2011 4:36 pm
11 inch rear brakes question
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by
markmitchinnh »
Thu Mar 10, 2011 11:11 am
I got the whole 11 inch set up from a caprice wagon and had the drums turned and bought all new hard ware but when I went to install it the backing...
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Thu Mar 10, 2011 6:18 pm
rear brakes
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by
sandpiper »
Sun Mar 06, 2011 3:23 pm
hello, anybody having trouble with rear brakes not ajusting automaticly on a 1999 astro? Ihad rears completly redone do to wear and they do not set...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Thu Mar 10, 2011 6:59 am
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Last post by 1Gary
Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:20 pm
Rear brakes - How to adjust them :p
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by
phr1$k37 »
Sun Jun 08, 2008 7:03 pm
Hi everyone!
As the topic states ... how do you adjust the rear drum brakes? The proper way LOL. I just use a flathead to turn the clicker then put...
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Last post by Meterpig
Sat Feb 05, 2011 6:31 pm
Replaced rear shoes, but then ....
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afsigma21 »
Sat Jan 29, 2011 6:21 pm
Replaced the rear shoes, let the car sit for a few days while I worked on other stuff.
I went to drive it today and the brakes felt like they were...
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Last post by 1Gary
Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:39 am
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Last post by Meterpig
Sat Jan 08, 2011 11:00 pm
Brake caliper bolt tool
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by
MountainManJoe »
Mon Dec 20, 2010 10:55 am
I need to buy the proper tool for doing the front brake pads. What's the correct name? Allen socket? Is the size 10mm?
Merci.
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Mon Dec 20, 2010 11:43 am
ABS noise ---- Normal??
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by
leadtrombone »
Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:44 am
So the snow has arrived and the roads are slick...... and gushy. So i get to use my ABS ( \:D/ ... I think ). When the abs system activates it really...
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Last post by leadtrombone
Fri Dec 03, 2010 12:19 am
anti lock brake question
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markmitchinnh »
Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:37 am
My 1992 safari GT had anti lock brakes both on the front and rear yet the 94 I now have does not have it on the rear axle.
Anyone know anything about...
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Sun Nov 14, 2010 5:07 pm
brake line replacement
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hpygolkyone »
Thu Nov 04, 2010 1:04 pm
Can anyone give me the size and the best kind (in their opinion) of brake line to buy for my 2000 Astro AWD. I am probably going to have to replace...
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Last post by huntnfreak
Sat Nov 06, 2010 6:27 am
Brakes did something funny
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by
ihatemybike »
Mon Sep 20, 2010 7:09 pm
Had Green's pedal hit the floor while out for lunch today, then it was fine the rest of the day. Once I returned home, I was able to repeat the pedal...
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Last post by Cobra
Wed Nov 03, 2010 5:22 am
Intermittent ABS Warning Lamp - 2003
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Herbie »
Tue Oct 19, 2010 3:13 pm
So my 2003 has started showing an intermittent ABS warning lamp. It will often come on when I first start up the van in the morning, then go out...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:38 pm
Ceramic Brake Pads for 2005
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fwyho »
Fri Oct 08, 2010 7:19 am
Hey everyone
Can anyone tell me what the advantage/disadvantage of ceramic brake pads might be? I need to re-do the pads and rotors on my 2005 AWD...
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Last post by astroturf
Fri Oct 08, 2010 7:47 am
Brake lines
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by
ds99 »
Thu Sep 23, 2010 9:02 am
Hi everyone,
I need to replace the hardline from my ABS Module all the way back to the rear T fitting in my 98 AWD. Does anyone know how much tubing...
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Last post by ihatemybike
Fri Sep 24, 2010 3:58 am
Brake line and fitting sizes
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huntnfreak »
Sat Sep 11, 2010 9:58 am
Hey, great site guys. Lots of good information. I need some and I hope you guys can help me. Gotta few bad lines on certification for my 2000 Safari...
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Last post by rlsllc
Sun Sep 19, 2010 6:02 am
Brakes squeal bad when cold.
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by
Kabey's Van »
Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:52 am
I know it's not a Chevy, but brakes are brakes and I need to know if their is a more serious problem developing.
My girlfriend owns a '03 Caravan...
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Last post by Moreforles
Wed Sep 01, 2010 2:53 pm
Suggestion on brakes
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completetech »
Fri Aug 20, 2010 11:19 am
just got a Astro AWD 1999. havent had a chance to tear apart much, except of course replacing the vaccum lines for the A/C. anyhow.
looking for...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Aug 26, 2010 4:46 am
Brake Lines
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by
ScottS »
Mon May 05, 2008 8:03 pm
Hey Guys
Are the brake lines that run on the rear axle of the Safari the same as what is on the pickups ? Any chance of finding pre-bent lines that...
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Last post by rlsllc
Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:59 pm
Rear Brake Lines
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by
Southern »
Sun Sep 07, 2008 4:06 pm
I did my scheduled brake flush today. Every thing went well considering I had to apply heat to get the rear brake caliper bleed bolts loose. When...
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Last post by rlsllc
Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:04 am
Sticking Brake Pads
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by
Ericglo »
Sun Jul 18, 2010 8:26 pm
I have had a problem with my brakes ever since I bought this '02 Safari RWD. I finally got around to getting underneath the van to see if I had a...
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Last post by Ericglo
Tue Aug 24, 2010 8:25 pm
Rotors- to turn, or not to turn?
Replies: 8
by
RougeSafari »
Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:26 am
Just recently bought a 98 Safari and the previous owner mentioned it may need new rotors. I only feel a little bit of softness/pulsing when coming to...
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Last post by LaGrasta
Sat Jul 31, 2010 7:36 pm
156K Front Brake Rebuild – PARTS?
Replies: 18
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LaGrasta »
Thu Jul 01, 2010 9:25 am
I'm beginning to get a shudder from the front end when the brakes are applied. I suspect the disc are slightly warped. These disc, never turned, have...
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Last post by LaGrasta
Mon Jul 19, 2010 5:23 pm
BRAKE Light On???
Replies: 2
by
astrogus »
Wed Jun 23, 2010 2:56 pm
Did my pads today on my 1997 Astro and after doing them the BRAKE light is on. I checked fluid the level is fine, pushed emergency brake down and...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:12 am
ABS Sensors
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by
wkastro »
Thu Jun 10, 2010 1:57 pm
After putting up with a C0223 code for a while (intermittent right front wheel speed sensor) I cleaned the sensor head mounting boss like the service...
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Last post by wkastro
Fri Jun 11, 2010 6:03 am
Hydro Boost
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1Gary »
Thu May 20, 2010 2:40 am
How would a van act if the hydro boost was going??.Mine is a 1994 Astro.
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Last post by astroturf
Sun May 30, 2010 4:59 am
anti lock dummy light - how to clear it?
Replies: 2
by
gofalls »
Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:58 pm
I had the anti lock light on so I checked the code here
Code came up 32 or RIGHT REAR SENSOR.
Replaced it and now I am unable to clear the code...
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Last post by gofalls
Sun May 02, 2010 12:41 am
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Last post by SoCalli V8
Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:47 pm
Rear brake question.
Replies: 6
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kamenz »
Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:14 pm
I bought new brake shoes and it looks like there are two shoes with thicker lining and two with thinner-looking at the brake which one goes to the...
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Last post by kamenz
Thu Apr 08, 2010 3:42 pm
11" drums-which one??.
Replies: 10
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1Gary »
Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:38 am
This is a search on NAPA.Which drum should I get??.4 width or 3 1/4 width??.This search is based on a 1991 Caprice.
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Last post by 1Gary
Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:35 am
Brake wobble ...
Replies: 24
by
phr1$k37 »
Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:47 am
Hi Everyone,
Before I explain what is going on I want to make it clear that I have quality rotors installed and the 1 ton calipers installed. Been...
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Last post by Cobra
Sun Jan 17, 2010 7:47 am
2WD Brake Project
Replies: 44
by
6spd_monte »
Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:27 am
Ok I am planning to do a front brake upgrade and I have been reading various posts regarding what will work with the Astro spindles. Based on what I...
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Last post by GnarliSafari
Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:35 am
Rotors. pads
Replies: 18
by
jbird »
Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:13 pm
1994 astro. I'm doing new Rotors and pads and also the rear. My Van was Re-drilled ,so i'll be going back to 5x5.
Who do you think makes a good...
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Last post by jbird
Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:42 pm
Brembo Brake Rotors
Replies: 7
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1Gary »
Wed Oct 07, 2009 5:33 pm
I was wondering if anyone knew of retail outlet that sold Brembo brake rotors for my 1994 LT Astro in my Rochester,NY area.I have looked on line to...
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Last post by ihatemybike
Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:22 am
Brake Caliper Replacement Procedure
Replies: 2
by
chemist »
Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:26 pm
If one of your disc brake calipers starts hanging up, as one of mine just did, it may just be your emergency brake sticking--assuming you have rear...
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Last post by astrozam
Fri Oct 02, 2009 6:58 am
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