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Hi,

 

First off, I am new here, wanted to say Hi..

 

As for my truck, I have a 2003 Yukon Denali. I no longer have a emergency brake, it goes to the floor, and know that I am in need of brakes all the way around... I was told by the shop that rotated my tires 10k miles ago or so that I would need brakes soon..

 

I am going to tackle it myself. I've done brakes before, I've repacked wheel bearings and had rotors turned in the past, so I don't forsee this being a huge issue for me.. But I have had a couple people, (may be less technically inclined than myself) try to talk me out of it and say that the whole ABS and all-wheel drive is going to make the job a PITA.. Is this true? Is there really anything I might be diving into that may be a problem for me? I honestly don't think that I will have any issues, even with ABS and All-wheel drive, but I have to admit, I don't know exactly what I will find once I get into it? Is there anything really tricky or should someone with some confidence in what he is doing be fine?

 

Appreciate the words of wisdom...

 

Thank You,

-Doug

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Simple job. The hardest part will be adjusting the new ebrake if you have rear rotors. Just make sure you crack open each of the bleeder valves before you push the piston back in. If you don't, you may push rust/crap back into the abs system and you don't want that. Also, make sure you flush the whole system to make sure you have fresh fluid after you are done. No bearings involved either. You only need to remoove the calipers then the rotors should come off. If they are rusted tight, you may need some banging to get them off. Also I would definitely replace the rotors as apposed to having them turned. Make sure you pull the caliper off the slides and clean and grease the slides. Replace any of the rubber boots if they are torn.

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Thanks Guys, and Bish, everything you mentioned, I am more than aware of and capable of..

 

Thanks again for the support..

 

-Doug

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