Brake Disc Caliper problems of the 2002 GMC Sierra

While traveling out of state, the brake pedal suddenly went completely to the floor. Fortunately, the truck was stopped at the time. Repairs estimated by sears indicated that all lines should be replaced as well as parking brake parts due to severe corrosion. Had the ruptured line replaced along with caliper at the affected wheel. Will have to have all remaining lines replaced to be sure the vehicle can be driven safely. The technicians who worked on the vehicle indicated it is extremely corroded compared to other vehicles of it's age and mileage.

Both the driver side and rear brake lines, because of rust, burst at the same time. It was lucky the car was not on the road. I have replaced all the lines and had to replace the front calipers because the bleeding nippled were completly gone due to rust. The rear calipers were in good shape. Over the course of ownership, I have had to forcefully remove the tires from the hub because they were rusted to the hub. Again I was lucky that I did this work at home and would have been in serious trouble had I been forced to change tires due to a flat. It also appears the truck frame is showing advance rusting for its age and milelage.

Hydraulic brake line corrosion: the brake lines became so corroded that I was losing approximately 16 oz. Of fluid every 1000 miles. The corrosion was so bad that the bleeders on the front calipers had rusted off and had to be replaced as well as all of the brake lines. This resulted in a repair bill of $701. 31. Only time will tell when the remaining lines and calipers will need replacing. Only a few weeks ago the service mgr. At this location told me I probably had the best looking 2002 GMC pick-up in the u. S. So neglect is not at fault here.

2002 GMC Sierra developed serious brake problems. While driving 70 mph the right front brake caliper froze. This resulted in extreme heat and casued the hub and bearing assembly to come apart.

While driving in the city while it was raining at 10 mph, the vehicle in front of the consumer stopped and the consumers brakes failed and hit the vehicle in front. (4/24/05) while in the rain the consumer had come off of the interstate going 20 mph and the brakes failed again. The vehicle was regularly serviced by the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 4/28/05. The dealer reported that the vehicle needed front and rear pads, the front rotors need machining, the rear rotors needed replacing , and four wheel calipers needed to be serviced. The dealer stated that the pads were 70% worn. The consumer stated that the rear brakes have pad squeakers but they could not be heard. The consumer had taken the rear wheel off and saw the rear pad was completely metal to, and rear. The consumer made the repairs as well serviced the calipers.

While having the tires rotated a technician noticed a groove cut from a rock between the brake caliper and the rim.