Brake Master Cylinder Problems of Chevrolet K1500

Sudden total brake failure (all 4 wheels) due to rusted under body brake lines. Service center is replacing all old lines from master cylinder to abs module and onto wheel cylinders. Samples of old rusted lines are being retained.

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Spongy brakes, no brakes at times. Last incident Feb. 1, 2006 while backing in drive. Pushed on brake and pedal went to floor. A loud rattling, hammering noise came from vehicle and no braking felt. I have complained about this since I bought the truck in 2003 at 22586 miles. The master cylinder was rebuilt about April 23, 2004 and it didn't help; in fact we about lost all braking going home from dealer. I phoned the dealer and he ordered a new master cylinder. It was replaced may 3, 2004 but the pedal was still spongy and braking very poor. When stopped and engine running you can push the brake pedal clear to the floor. I have been told this is normal. Well, normal almost caused a wreck on a down hill t road with my wife with me. I phoned Chevrolet customer assistance center (file 1-212176923) for help. A waste of time. I phoned Chevrolet motor division (1800-222-1020) and all they suggested was to take the truck back to the dealer, a 30 mile drive one way. They didn't help in four other visits . I did take it back on Jan. 6, 2006 for a brake recall on wheel detectors but it didn't help the braking a bit. Thanks.

Abs activation at slow speeds in traffic and at frequent stops, activation of abs started around 07/2005. Serviced parts included new rotors and pads, rear drums and pad shoes, abs modulator, and master cylinder. Vehicle still has same noted problem.

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Brake pedal goes sponges and all the way to the floor. The truck had over 120,000 miles before rear brakes were replaced. In that time I went through 8 sets of brakes and rotors. In 2005 I rear ended a car at about 30 mph. The brakes went to the floor. Local chevy dealership replaced a defective brake booster assemble. This was the second brake booster/ master cylinder assembly replace on my truck since 2005. Since then. I have lost brakes on the truck 4 more times. Failed brake lines (leak and break) blown brake caliper and rubber hose. I am an ase certified mechanic. The rear brakes of the truck did not provide any braking assistance when inspected. Suspected fault was a defective design on the 1500 series truck brakes. When 2500 brake parts are used ( master cylinder assy, proportioning valve, and rear brakes change to 11" drums the brake pedal feels firm and the braking power of the truck is drastically improved. I've owned the truck for over 11 years as the second owner I bought it with very low miles. The brakes on the vehicle have always been terrible. I initiall spent over $2,000 at the dealership string to bet the brakes correct. In the end the dealer said that "this is how they all are".

Brakes had felt spongy for several months. Had the problem checked out three months ago, nothing found - brakes failed completely while driving, pedal went to floor , and vehicle slowed eventually. So there was no accident. Dealer replaced master cylinder at no cost (still under warranty).

The master cylinders on 1997 Chevrolet pickups leak brake fluid continuously at the top seal. The dealership called this "sweating". Sweating is what humans do. Master cylinders leak. Every 1997 chevy truck I've looked at has this problem. Gm needs to issue a recall notice to replace the defective seal or replace the entire master cylinder. How many people must die from brake failure before gm issues a recall notice?.

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