brake issues

Arkansasdave · Apr 10, 2022

So I got my clutch issue fixed and now the front wheels are locking up
it did this a little awhile back but went away and now it will not move
just spins rear wheels I jacked it up and the rears turn I just did a brake
job on them a month or so ago but and bled out everything and now the
fronts are locked I opened the bleeder valve and the pressure let off and
now the wheel I did this on turns haven't checked the other yet. I also
checked the rubber in the master and it was good but now I have to try
and narrow it down because I have it half out of the garage and a bad
storm is coming tomorrow. Any suggestions it appreciated I will continue
to trouble shoot and check back from time to time.

Dave

Caman96 · Apr 10, 2022

^^^Is that a poem?
Those run on sentences make that really hard to follow.

Arkansasdave · Apr 10, 2022

I used a vacuum bleeder on the calipers and one would not produce
any fluid. So I got some assistance and pumped them up to bleed and
finally got fluid but it is still locking when the pedal is pressed. I opened
the bleeders and relieved the pressure on front and then was able to back
it into the garage. I think I will start by replacing the hoses in case they are
collapsing I can't remember if I ever replaced them or not so that prob-
ably needs done anyway.

Dave

Schurkey · Apr 10, 2022

Perhaps a moderator will move this thread out of ENGINES and into Axles + Brakes.

Nad_Yvalhosert · Apr 10, 2022

Perhaps the O.P. can edit it into separate paragraphs, more easily read and comprehended.

And then perhaps the O.P. could tell us the year, make, model, and type of brakes: vacuum or hydroboost, ABS or not...

Arkansasdave · Apr 10, 2022

Sorry guys I thought we all were here to help each other
sorry to have bothered you guys i will not waste anymore of
your time. I have been a member of many forums for over
20 years and never been greeted like this.

Dave

George T · Apr 10, 2022

Arkansasdave said:
Sorry guys I thought we all were here to help each other
sorry to have bothered you guys i will not waste anymore of
your time. I have been a member of many forums for over
20 years and never been greeted like this.

Dave

That’s okay Dave! I’m from Arkansas and I’m a newbie too! Yes, I would start with the hoses. They will collapse on the inner diameter. I use the Russell braided hoses. If that doesn’t do it , calipers next. They are relatively cheap rebuilt. The RWHL valve will cause trouble too. I deleted mine with a 3 1/2” long steel tube and the brakes are better than ever since I bought the truck in 2013. I have 4 of the C/K trucks, the first I bought in 1995, an 1988 model.

George T · Apr 10, 2022

George T said:
That’s okay Dave! I’m from Arkansas and I’m a newbie too! Yes, I would start with the hoses. They will collapse on the inner diameter. I use the Russell braided hoses. If that doesn’t do it , calipers next. They are relatively cheap rebuilt. The RWHL valve will cause trouble too. I deleted mine with a 3 1/2” long steel tube and the brakes are better than ever since I bought the truck in 2013. I have 4 of the C/K trucks, the first I bought in 1995, an 1988 model.

That’s Rear Wheel Anti Lock valve .

east302 · Apr 10, 2022

If the caliper frees when you open the bleeder, then lock the front brakes back up and break the hose at the hard-line fitting. If the piston can then retract, then you know the clog is in the hard line up to the master cylinder. If it doesn’t retract, then it’s in the hose.

Caman96 · Apr 10, 2022

Arkansasdave said:
now the front wheels are locking up
it did this a little awhile back but went away and now it will not move
just spins rear wheels

I really would like to help, but I honestly can’t understand what stuff like that means. The front wheels are locking up, just spins rear wheels? You have to understand that we are starting from zero here.

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