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    New member 2003 Z71 with brake issue

    So sitting over night, the brakes reverted back to horrible. The frustrating part is every shop I got too, they seem not to want to touch this thing, there are no codes being thrown. So my only option seems to be to tell Them what I want done.
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    New member 2003 Z71 with brake issue

    Update...so I decided to give the gravel road hard brake deal a try...I definitely, definitely increased stopping power. I'm able to actually stop and lock the brakes a bit. It did not give me a firmer brake pedal, and it still feels spongy a sinks , but I can actually stop now...so what does...
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    New member 2003 Z71 with brake issue

    Calipers are oriented correctly, I bled them myself using the old school method, pumped most of the old fluid out, didn't see much air come out , worked my way from the rear passenger forward. The previous owner mentioned they bled them but I doubt they used any tools to bleed em out. I'm...
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    New member 2003 Z71 with brake issue

    I've read that you should , to one that has two outlets , new hydraulic booster ,new master cylinder , 3 new lines , and new brake pedal. at least from the quick research I've done
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    New member 2003 Z71 with brake issue

    very soft and spongy, going down a mountain pass once was scary as hell , wouldn't stop for beans luckily I made it out ok. I've had other tahoes with vacuum assist and their brakes were perfect, even my dads 2001 tahoe with 250k miles brakes 1000 times better. I've never had the ABS engage at...
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    New member 2003 Z71 with brake issue

    Hey guys new member here just wanted to say hello and pick your brains on something. I picked up this tahoe a few years ago and the brakes were horrible, I tow very frequently and under load the brakes are down right scary. Now I've read up on the hydroboost upgrade and the 07+ front caliper...

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