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Question posted by Anonymous-73699 on September 8th, 2012

Bled Rear Brakes Pedal Holds Untill I Start Engine

rear brakes were draging on my 2001 gmc 1500. replace both rear calipers and bled. brake pedal fine untill i start the engine then it goes to the floor

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Answer #1: Posted by roadrunnertim on September 8th, 2012 2:53 PM

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Bleed all four of your wheels. You either have air in the brake line or you boiled the brake fluid when the rear brakes were dragging. Overheated brake fluid is worthless. Try to get all the old brake fluid out of the master cylinder and out of the lines as well. Be sure to bleed all four wheels to get it completely out of the system.

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Owner's Manual - Page 103

... PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won 't start in any other position -- Do not hold the button in while turning the key to the floor and start the engine. Don't try to shift to PARK... should be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. To restart when you could damage the transmission. Pull the key straight out. Hold the clutch pedal to OFF. Key Release Button (Manual ...

Owner's Manual - Page 104

... off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START and hold it doesn't start (or starts but then stops), it there as your engine gets warm. When the engine starts, let go of the key. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to the floor, while you hold the ignition...

Owner's Manual - Page 109

...) is for off-road driving. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. DRIVE (D) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on the brake pedal, your foot is racing. Always select PARK (P) if idle time...

Owner's Manual - Page 112

.... Wait for THIRD (3). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you start or idle your transmission. If you try to a complete stop , let up , first press...on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Then shift into FIRST (1). If you press the accelerator pedal. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you try to stop moving could damage your engine. To stop ...

Owner's Manual - Page 113

... can shift into FIRST (1) when you start or idle your engine. To stop and it's hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift lever into NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to REVERSE (R) only...

Owner's Manual - Page 115

... your vehicle speed, acceleration and engine rpm while applying the brakes as it goes down steep grades, always select a gear at least one gear at too high a vehicle speed. THIRD (3): Press the clutch pedal and upshift into the higher forward gears the same way as you start or idle your engine. Slowly let up on the...

Owner's Manual - Page 122

... to NEUTRAL (N) and turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off. 3. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. If the 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI switch is pressed...hold the 2HI and 4LO buttons for the desired transfer case shift position (2HI, 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 4LO). 4. Shift the transfer case to OFF. 9. After the transfer case has shifted out of NEUTRAL: 1. Start...

Owner's Manual - Page 125

...brake prior to the towing vehicle. 4. Simultaneously press and hold the 2HI and 4LO buttons for one second, then shift the transmission to DRIVE (D) for 10 seconds. The red NEUTRAL light will go out. 5. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal...You may start the engine and shift the transmission to RUN with the engine off. 3. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition...

Owner's Manual - Page 126

To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your left foot. You may have to replace them, and you are towing a trailer and are parking on , the brake system warning light will flash. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with your rear brakes to keep the trailer from moving. 2-43 If...

Owner's Manual - Page 127

So, be injured. Hold the brake pedal down with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 2. With four-wheel drive if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL, your vehicle will be free to get out of your vehicle if ...: It can be dangerous to roll, even if your vehicle won't move suddenly. Your vehicle can move , even when you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll.

Owner's Manual - Page 129

... in RUN. If you cannot shift out of Step 4. 3. Apply and hold the brake pedal down . If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and the parking brake is firmly set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's seat...

Owner's Manual - Page 140

... How well your cruise control will work on the clutch pedal (if equipped). Hold it . D Move the cruise control switch to the speed you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on the brake pedal. When you set speed memory is erased. D Step lightly...

Owner's Manual - Page 172

...on. Or, the pedal may notice that the pedal is also on, you don't have the vehicle towed for several seconds. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you don't...on when you start your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is harder to push. If the light stays on, or comes on when you're driving, your engine and may not...

Owner's Manual - Page 229

... is normal. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- Your brakes may get harder to cool between hard stops. If your engine stops, you do , the pedal may not have some power brake assist. If your engine ever stops while you start your engine and begin to push. When you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your anti-lock...

Owner's Manual - Page 231

...this happens, the system reduces engine power to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning ...normal. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you more than even the very best braking. This is limiting wheel spin. See ...

Owner's Manual - Page 233

...you can turn the system back on at least six seconds. 4. Whether the TAS is started. You can change the TAS automatic engagement feature so that the system will not come on... Apply the brake pedal, press the accelerator pedal to the floor and then press the TAS on automatically when the engine is set to RUN; Park vehicle with ignition off . Turn off button and hold it down for...

Owner's Manual - Page 299

... harness connector, which is located at the rear of the chocks. 4. and D Release the parking brake. 2. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you start your engine; Basic Trailer Wiring Package All regular, extended cab crew cab pickups have someone pick up on this manual, and the Index will need service more on the brake pedal. 3.

Owner's Manual - Page 365

D With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever D With your vehicle on a level place. D Let the engine run at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger's side. ... Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: D Park your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three ...

Owner's Manual - Page 447

...is held by the regular brake. With the engine running , shift to LOCK in each shift lever position. D To check the parking brake's holding Underbody Flushing Service CAUTION: ...clean thoroughly any corrosive materials from the regular brake pedal. Keeping your vehicle could be damaged. ability: With the engine running and transmission in LOCK. Ignition Transmission Lock...

Owner's Manual - Page 467

... 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time Visit Helm, Inc. on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Box 07130 S Detroit, MI 48207 OWNER'S INFORMATION Owner publications are available for the 2001 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. 2001 GMC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and...