07 Chevy Wont Burn Tires Powerbraking

07Z71 · August 28, 2007

i cant get my 07 silverado to powerbrake and spin the tires like i could in my 99, is there some type of traction control that can be shut off on these trucks or can i just not roast the tires?

asilverblazer · August 28, 2007

The PCM is not going to allow you to abuse the truck.

99silverado1500 · August 28, 2007

Its most likely an aggressive torque management. Put it in 1st gear on the shifter, and like half to 3/4 brake it, you gotta play around, and punch it.

07Z71 · August 28, 2007

Its most likely an aggressive torque management. Put it in 1st gear on the shifter, and like half to 3/4 brake it, you gotta play around, and punch it.

i'll have to try that but i just figured it would be easier to do like in the older trucks

99silverado1500 · August 28, 2007

Well if it doesnt have all the torque management, IE a tune, it will roast those babies right off. You can always rig up a bleach dispenser like I did on my tired old 4 cyl mustang so I could spin them all the time. But I sold that, but you can always get it to spin, even if its only around a turn.

Green_Monster · August 28, 2007

I could always brake torque the tires loose, but never roast them off the line. With the tune I have I can squawk them, and I have 4.10 rearend. I am not too worried though, as tires are expensive and my traction sucks enough in the rain as it is. Can't wait to get new tires. Rain traction is one of the main reasons I will probably go to a wider 285 tire, even if it means less mileage and slightly less performance.

Zembonez · August 28, 2007

WOW Green Monster... that's what I call signature grande!

It's easily seen though...

kdogg · August 28, 2007

i cant get my 07 silverado to powerbrake and spin the tires like i could in my 99, is there some type of traction control that can be shut off on these trucks or can i just not roast the tires?

I don't know if you'll be able to roast em but you can turn off the traction control and stable track by pressing the traction control once (turns that off) then press and hold the same button for five seconds, no both are off till you press and hold it again. I know I can't roast em because I've got the 4.8 with wide tires not enough power and too much traction.

bryanhunt · August 28, 2007

Power breaking can throw you into limp home mode if the transmission temp gets too high and log a fault and set the check engine light.

When you take it to the dealer they'll know you were power breaking.

LF Motorsports · August 28, 2007

Kdogg,

Got a question for us newbies or just non-educated ones. What does the stable control acutally do?? And had no idea you could turn both off.

LFM

2k05Z71 · August 28, 2007

WOW Green Monster... that's what I call signature grande!

It's easily seen though...

From a previous post. Your signature is fine. The Green monsters is a tad bit much!

07Z71 · August 28, 2007

i cant get my 07 silverado to powerbrake and spin the tires like i could in my 99, is there some type of traction control that can be shut off on these trucks or can i just not roast the tires?

I don't know if you'll be able to roast em but you can turn off the traction control and stable track by pressing the traction control once (turns that off) then press and hold the same button for five seconds, no both are off till you press and hold it again. I know I can't roast em because I've got the 4.8 with wide tires not enough power and too much traction.

where is the traction control button, i cant find it

AthensGaZO6 · August 28, 2007

the NBS are dogs out of the hole......an old dog at that.

kdogg · August 28, 2007

Go to this link http://www.chevrolet.com/silverado/prelaunch/ and on the right side click safety then stabilitrak and it explains it pretty well. Over all, while trying to burn your tires, if successful the system automatically thinks the truck is out of control and it will apply brakes were needed and cut the torque out to gain control again, and it really works!