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    New brake rotors, pads & steel braided lines - pedal needs tapping to be firm...

    SO, I replaced the Brake Master Cylinder with a Genuine GM unit. I even had a GM shop install it and power bleed the system. The pedal is still softer than my similar Yukon with the same brake setup. I took it to a brake shop and I said "I just bought the thing and felt that the pedal was...
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    New brake rotors, pads & steel braided lines - pedal needs tapping to be firm...

    I found a new unit in box for $97 from a person who had an extra one. However Rockauto does have them inexpensively too. I'll look into these too.
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    New brake rotors, pads & steel braided lines - pedal needs tapping to be firm...

    It appears I found someone with a unit new in box for $97.00. I visually verified it's the same unit and part number as a new one from a GM Genuine Dealer. I'll try to acquire it, but it'll take a while to reply back with my results (3-4 days) because I can't replace this until the weekend or...
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    New brake rotors, pads & steel braided lines - pedal needs tapping to be firm...

    Well crap. If a new Master cylinder is inexpensive then I'll just eliminate this issue with a replacement. /facepalm/
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    New brake rotors, pads & steel braided lines - pedal needs tapping to be firm...

    1. Are the bleeders on top, ie. calipers put back on correctly? >> YES 2. Did you have something behind the brake pedal when manually bleeding to avoid pushing the pedal all the way to the floor? >> NO? Why would i want to not push it all the way to the floor?
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    New brake rotors, pads & steel braided lines - pedal needs tapping to be firm...

    I used a vacuum bleeder system with a master cylinder attachment that kept fluid in the reservoir while I ran the ABS Automated Bleed program. It had me open & close bleeder screws on each caliper in order. I thought that would knock it out for sure. Nope.
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    New brake rotors, pads & steel braided lines - pedal needs tapping to be firm...

    F@#K! Tech 2 ABS automated bleed tried twice Brake pedal is still worse than my Yukon. What the hell can I do to absolutely and definitely FIX THIS?!
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    New brake rotors, pads & steel braided lines - pedal needs tapping to be firm...

    Regarding the shop and the possibility they wanted to materialize a problem... I never take my cars to the shop because I do my all own work (from oil changes to engine rebuilds), but this shop is run by a friend. He maybe didn't perform the ABS purge program (I know that I didn't) and that is...
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    New brake rotors, pads & steel braided lines - pedal needs tapping to be firm...

    Yes, this is precisely what I did. What I’m gonna do now is I’m gonna hook up the GM tech2 to the car and let it run the ABS purge program. We’ll see if that does anything
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    New brake rotors, pads & steel braided lines - pedal needs tapping to be firm...

    "The brake specialist could be wrong and there is still air in the system." Agreed. I have the GM dealership scan tool and try to bleed the brakes using the built-in ABS bleed process. "When you had the calipers off, did you clean and lube all contact points and pins?" Yes. "With all...
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    New brake rotors, pads & steel braided lines - pedal needs tapping to be firm...

    On my 2013 Tahoe LT, I installed new brake rotors, pads, and steel braided lines. I also flushed the fluid and bled the system. For several days now, I have had to lightly pre-press or tap/ short-press the brake pedal before I get a solid/firm pedal as I should. I even took the Tahoe to a...
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    Looking for metal shields for 2013 Tahoe LT 4WD...

    EXCELLENT! THANKS!
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    Looking for metal shields for 2013 Tahoe LT 4WD...

    Okay, but what parts am I looking for? I can find OEM numbers at genuine GM parts resellers (discontinued part), but is that how I search for the shields? How can i find all the shields that would fit this 2013 tahoe, even if they never came with them. In other words, I know that Silverado's...
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    Looking for metal shields for 2013 Tahoe LT 4WD...

    Since the previous owner drove it all over beaches and stripped off the original undercoating, someone re-sprayed crap all under the vehicle that has now turned into gooey goop. I'm final stages of cleaning and re-painting/re-protecting the underbody of the Tahoe and when done, I want to...
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    Thumping in slow, tight turns - CV axles already changed...

    Oh, of course. I know about the 4WD conditions and how it shouldn't be used unless needed or strongly anticipated (auto mode). This 2013 Tahoe LT was driven by a teenager going to college (dad bought it) and she never really "challenged" this vehicle. In fact, she appears to have spent quite a...
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