Emergency Brake

[PaulieK]

Read this in another post and now its got me questioning.

Is it normal for the emergency brake to go all the way to the floor on a 2005 Silverado? It holds the truck fine I quess but rather be safe and find out rather than sorry an roll over a kid or somthing.

[GM-Tech]

Info - Low Effort Parking Brake Apply System #01-05-26-001A - (Apr 8, 2005)

 

2002-2005 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT

 

2003-2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV

 

1999-2005 Chevrolet and GMC Full Size Pickup Models

 

2000-2005 Chevrolet and GMC Full Size Utility Models

 

2003-2005 HUMMER H2

 

with Rear Disc Brakes

 

This bulletin is being revised to add models and model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-05-26-001 (Section 05 -- Brakes).

 

The vehicles indicated above have a "low effort" parking brake apply system. The design intent is that a low force on the park brake pedal will effectively apply the park brake. This was done so all operators can easily apply the park brake sufficiently to maintain the vehicle in a stationary position on an incline.

 

Owners should not interpret this low pedal effort as an indication of system effectiveness.

 

This park brake system is self-adjusting and there are no cable adjustment provisions on these vehicles. When a vehicle park brake system has been serviced and/or the brake rotor has been removed or replaced, ensure proper system setting is achieved by performing the following steps:

 

Verify that the park brake shoes are adjusted to provide a clearance of 0.66 mm (0.026 in) between the shoes and brake rotor as indicated in the applicable Service Manual procedure.

Fully apply and release the park brake lever three times.

 

 

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[PaulieK]

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[drumset5994]

Holy old post revival!

 

Yes, i figured it was true...the pedal going to the floor.

 

But what crumbled out of the back of my rotors certainly wasnt stopping my truck anytime soon-lol.

[Frank Sub]

Hi--My dealer explained that I do not have an emergency brake, only a "parking brake", with rear disc brakes. As I understand it the "parking brake" has a small pad that presses against the rotor. One drive off without releasing the "parking brake" by my 16 year old grand daughter was all it took to make the "parking brake" non functioning. Pedal goes to the floor. Dealer repair $200.--Frank Sub

[silverad03]

The bulletin says it all:

 

Owners should not interpret this low pedal effort as an indication of system effectiveness.

 

I have always interpreted the low pedal effort as an indication of system IN-effectiveness, just as the bulletin suggests.

 

[steven23]

Read this in another post and now its got me questioning.

Is it normal for the emergency brake to go all the way to the floor on a 2005 Silverado? It holds the truck fine I quess but rather be safe and find out rather than sorry an roll over a kid or somthing.

 

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i dont think thats normal. because on my truck, mine is about 4 to 5 inches away from the floor. id get it checked if i were u.