Brake Disc Caliper problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Went to sears to have their technicians replace rear brake calipers and they refused because they said my brake lines were so rusted that they were about to break if they tried to replace the calipers. They advised me to go to the dealership milton ruben here in augusta georgia or someone who deals with replacing steel brake lines. After further investigation of the steel brake lines they are completely rusted throughout the truck from front to back. I will be taking a picture tomorrow for my records. This is a real safety concern and I will be taking it to a service shop to be replaced as soon as possible. I am glad that sears pointed this out, it probably saved some lives.

I have owned a 2001 chevy silverado 4x4 extended cab pickup for approximately 10 years. During my ownership I have had the brakes worked on numerous times as the calipers were sticking, I could feel a shudder when coming to a stop, or for a soft pedal. Last year, I had to make an emergency stop when a vehicle pulled out in front of me. When this happened, the brake pedal went to the floor. I managed to limp the vehicle to my mechanic. I was told that upon inspection, the truck had ruptured a brake line and that to ensure safety, all brake lines should be replaced.

2001 chevy silverado. Odometer 56k. 3/20/10 total brake failure. Brakes, calipers, front to rear brake lines replaced. Rusted lines. 7/24/10 four months after, repeated brake failure. Totally blew rear brakes. Currently at dealership for service. Avoided a collision. Expensive, and potentially dangerous. Needs a safety recall on this defect.

Front brake lines failed due to corrosion approaching a traffic light. Ran off road to avoid collision. Approximately 2 years later, rear brake lines failed due to corrosion. Backing plates on rear disks have completely rusted away. All calipers and rotors have been replaced and all parking brake cables have broken due to corrosion. This truck only has 57,000 miles!.