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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 MountainManJoe
Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:21 am
4 wheel disc brakes...
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Moreforles »
Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:47 pm
not that it matters now, but just curious, anyone find or install rear disc brakes on any Safari/Astros..... I hate doing drum brakes.... what a...
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Last post by Moreforles
Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:23 pm
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Last post by astroturf
Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:13 pm
4WAL EHCU Valve
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by
jbird »
Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:44 pm
Can it be removed?
I need to remove it to clear some issues on the front. what can i do?
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Last post by jbird
Tue Sep 15, 2009 6:49 pm
Master Cylinder, Swap?
Replies: 4
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jbird »
Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:11 am
I need a smaller Master Cylinder.
What one's are inner changeable?
Thank you
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Last post by jbird
Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:03 pm
Squealng Brakes
Replies: 17
by
Rileysowner »
Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:20 pm
I did the front brakes a while back when I did the front end rebuild. I used Raybestos Nascar Advantage pads, and now they are one occasion squealing...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:41 am
I want Genuine GM Brake Rotors
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by
batmo »
Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:18 am
for my '86 and Im getting nothing but the run arround from every dealer arround here.
who has a hook up at GM for correct part numbers for my '86...
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Last post by SoCalli V8
Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:55 pm
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Last post by andyfanshawe
Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:43 pm
Parking brake adjustment
Replies: 3
by
gabequest »
Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:55 am
Yo Folks. My parking (E-brake) hasn't worked since I bought the van March 08'. I just did the 11inch drum upgrade (which ROCKS) and noticed a bunch...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Fri Jul 17, 2009 4:21 pm
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Last post by kings-x59
Tue Jul 14, 2009 6:06 pm
Boy it was a tight fit
Replies: 3
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Rileysowner »
Tue May 12, 2009 11:38 am
I installed the new pads this morning over the new rotors. Man, even with the piston depressed all the way that is a really tight fit, tight enough...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Tue May 12, 2009 5:17 pm
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Tue May 12, 2009 3:21 pm
Rear Brake Adjustment
Replies: 6
by
Rileysowner »
Fri May 08, 2009 6:27 am
I seem to remember that the rear drums in the later models (I would hope this included my '97) are self adjusting. I have to do the rear brakes and...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Mon May 11, 2009 7:33 pm
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Last post by SoCalli V8
Fri May 08, 2009 6:50 pm
brake light wiring
Replies: 5
by
GnarliSafari »
Thu May 07, 2009 7:17 am
ok, so i let my friend borrow my van the other day and as he got in i noticed my brake lights flicker, i went up to him before he took off to see if...
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Last post by GnarliSafari
Thu May 07, 2009 8:31 pm
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Last post by Rileysowner
Thu May 07, 2009 3:36 pm
Caliper bolt allen wrench size?
Replies: 2
by
Detectorist »
Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:43 am
What exact size allen wrench do I need for the caliper bolts on my RWD 2000 Astro Van? Auto Zone says the replacements are 3/8 ..
Thanks!
John
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Last post by Detectorist
Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:36 pm
Disk Upgrade
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by
Kidhauler »
Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:40 pm
I need to replace the disks on my 99 Safari. At the local parts shop they have a set of stock type disks for $75 a peice. They also have a set up...
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Last post by reaper
Fri Apr 03, 2009 3:57 pm
Need Help, Rear Passenger Brake Sticking
Replies: 3
by
chemist »
Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:41 pm
So, I changed the rear brakes and rotors. Now I'm getting the rear passenger brake pads--they're disc brakes--rubbing and slowing the vehicle if I...
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Last post by chemist
Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:57 am
ABS Issue
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chemist »
Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:34 am
Last year my ABS system started kicking back even at low speeds on dry pavement. What I did to correct the issue was pull the ABS fuse, at the...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:44 am
basic caliper bolt question
Replies: 14
by
chemist »
Sun Feb 22, 2009 12:16 pm
My front brake calipers have Torx bolts--or screws I guess, seeing they have the Torx recessed into the heads... Anyway, for the life of me, I can't...
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Last post by robertg
Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:12 pm
stuck rotor
Replies: 3
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chemist »
Mon Feb 23, 2009 4:08 am
Anybody got any neat tricks for removing a stuck brake rotor? I already tried wacking the crap out of it with a mallet, and also spraying blaster...
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Last post by ihatemybike
Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:36 pm
Rear brake noise
Replies: 2
by
kings-x59 »
Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:33 pm
have intermittant rear brake noise...the only way I know to describe it is is sounds like metallic squirrelsquirrelsquirrel
ok, that has target...
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Last post by kings-x59
Sat Feb 14, 2009 12:33 pm
changed my front brake pads today...
Replies: 15
by
astronut74 »
Thu Nov 27, 2008 12:15 pm
This is more of a curiousity question than anything else. I had the front brakes replaced 2 yrs ago (along with the rotors). For the past few months...
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Last post by astronut74
Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:38 am
AWD Activation
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by
MountainManJoe »
Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:45 am
Do the electronic transfer cases engage when 1 rear wheel slips, or both?
I think I read somewhere the speed sensor is on the rear propeller shaft,...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Nov 05, 2008 6:01 pm
ABS computer, where is it?
Replies: 3
by
blk lt awd »
Fri Aug 22, 2008 11:52 pm
well i'm going to be trying that method as stated in my other thread of jumping two terminals on the ALDL connector to try and see what's up with my...
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Last post by blk lt awd
Sat Aug 23, 2008 4:25 pm
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Last post by TheChopFather
Fri Aug 22, 2008 3:39 pm
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Last post by zook94
Sat Aug 16, 2008 7:57 am
Replacing/bleeding brake lines
Replies: 2
by
RETUBJB »
Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:26 pm
I am doing an engine swap on a 99 AWD by removing the sub frame. In tracing the brake lines I see that they go into a junction box on the drivers...
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Last post by ScottS
Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:28 am
Bigger front brakes for AWD vans
Replies: 15
by
lockdoc »
Fri Sep 22, 2006 5:44 pm
Originally posted on AS.com
This is for the 90-02 AWD models. I just replaced, my front calipers with 4wd 1 ton(or >8600 GVWR 3/4 ton) pickup units...
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Last post by COMP
Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:54 am
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Last post by GEJ
Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:49 pm
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Last post by fingernipp
Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:37 am
Stumped on this brake problem-ABS
Replies: 14
by
GEJ »
Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:44 am
I lost my brakes on a dolly tow recently as many know.
The history is important to understand why I am alittle confused about this problem.
A month...
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Last post by potskie
Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:17 pm
11" drum backing plate - Mystery Solved
Replies: 29
by
dragonvan »
Fri Jun 22, 2007 6:47 pm
I managed to locate new 11 backing plates for a '96 Caprice through GM Vintage parts. I got them the other day from the GM dealership that supplies...
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Last post by ryanhettenbach
Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:26 am
2000+ ABS System details...
Replies: 1
by
Spike99 »
Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:09 am
For those of you who want to understand the details of ABS system (in 2000+ models), surf:
For me, I had to read this link 4 different times....
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Last post by mikedamech
Sat Jun 28, 2008 2:08 pm
Spongy breaks
Replies: 8
by
TheChopFather »
Sat Jun 21, 2008 8:07 am
Ive replaced the breaklines on TW. I bled them out but after sitting overnite they get spongy pump them 3 or 4 times they are good to go any ideas...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:33 am
abs code 66
Replies: 2
by
mtrhead79 »
Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:53 am
does any one know where the pump motor relay for abs is. i have abs light on and it gives me code 66. all this after i degreesed the engine...
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Last post by HPbyStan
Sun Jun 15, 2008 3:22 pm
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Last post by phr1$k37
Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:58 pm
What Brakes Pads Should I Choose?
Replies: 3
by
LaGrasta »
Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:17 am
When I did my first brake job, I bought LLT Lifetime Warranty Pads from Kragen; I haven't paid for a set since. They now have stopped the program and...
3 Replies
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Last post by kings-x59
Thu Jun 05, 2008 4:39 pm
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Last post by kings-x59
Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:30 pm
Unsticking a caliper?
Replies: 12
by
NotDadsW41 »
Sun Jun 01, 2008 3:45 pm
All,
wife.com said the van was doing some scary things today... Shaking at 45-70mph and touch of the brakes sent it veering to the left.... I drove...
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Last post by NotDadsW41
Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:13 am
1 Replies
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Last post by 1996astro
Tue May 20, 2008 7:06 am
bleeder screw size ?????
Replies: 6
by
ScottS »
Mon May 12, 2008 12:48 pm
alright, what size are the flipn' bleeder srews on the rear drms of a 98 awd ?
I am thinking 19/64 ??? Nothing seems to fit and they do not appear...
6 Replies
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Last post by ScottS
Sun May 18, 2008 2:56 am
Hydro boost ?
Replies: 1
by
snapple »
Sun May 11, 2008 3:30 pm
I've been having issues with my power steering and brakes recently.Initially the fluid was low on the power steering.Added fluid and bled the air...
1 Replies
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Last post by rlsllc
Sun May 11, 2008 7:01 pm
peddle goes to floor
Replies: 5
by
mtrhead79 »
Fri May 02, 2008 7:24 pm
my 95 safari has a problem with the brakes. my wife drives it and said twice in last two months the peddel has gone to floor and barelly stopped. i...
5 Replies
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Last post by zook94
Wed May 07, 2008 5:27 pm
S.O.S.-Strange rear brake problem
Replies: 13
by
GEJ »
Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:58 pm
The van is a 1994 LT with a g80 rear end.When it's cold it pulls very hard to the right.Like a 1/4 turn on the steering wheel to get it to go...
13 Replies
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Last post by GEJ
Mon Mar 17, 2008 6:29 pm
Brake whoas.
Replies: 2
by
e7ats »
Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:58 am
Brake whoas.
I just finished doing the rotors and pads on my personal van on Friday. This morning I get in my work van to drive 4 hours to...
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Last post by thevalleyboy
Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:16 am
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Last post by peter
Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:33 am
E-brake mods
Replies: 8
by
ihatemybike »
Mon Feb 25, 2008 8:20 am
I've been watching too much Top Gear and Fifth Gear lately. Both shows really like to abuse the hand brake/e-brake.
On my last MTBer loaded van trip...
8 Replies
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Last post by SafariRob
Sat Mar 01, 2008 5:39 pm
Cheap Big Brakes
Replies: 25
by
ihatemybike »
Sun Jan 13, 2008 2:00 am
AS.com had a post about using 1/2 ton 4x4 p/u rotors and calipers on the pre-2003 AWD vans. Which sounds really cool, however my DD is a 2WD van. I...
25 Replies
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Fri Feb 22, 2008 7:28 pm
steel brake lines, when to replace?
Replies: 18
by
uncle-vinny »
Sun Aug 05, 2007 1:40 pm
I had the unforunate experience on my 86 Safari of loosing the brakes due to a rotted steel brake line that broke. I now have a 88 Astro. I looked...
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Last post by uncle-vinny
Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:54 am
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