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I have 17K miles on my 07 NBS and I need a brake job. I took it in after about 6 months because the breaks were squeaking. They turned the front discs and I got one block down the road and it turned out it was the rear breaks that were the problem. I can't believe GM put drums on the rear of these trucks. 32K for a new truck you would think they could do a little better. From what I've seen most others are putting discs all the way around.

Just normal braking is awful. The breaking is not smooth and the truck jerks as you brake. Anyone else having break problems.

tobias Senior Enthusiast

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My brakes have been fine. They squeak a little for a minute or two when they've set out in the cold but other than that, they've been flawless so far.

sbodi4d Enthusiast

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Same here, I haven't had any problems with my brakes, I actually think they are better than most. Sure, 4 wheel discs would be nice, but drum brakes have been around for some time, and they still do the job.

Bostonsfavson Senior Enthusiast

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I have the four wheel discs. I do feel as though they could be a bit better, even for a 6000 lb. truck. Having said that, I certainly don't think they're bad, and they are very quiet.

marko Enthusiast

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I thought it was the disc brakes that gm had a problem with wearing out too quickly, or was that on previous models?

 

Yes, up to 2004 I understand. In 05 they went back to drums on the back. Seems the discs were filling up with junk thrown up by the front wheels, calipers were seizing, and discs were wearing out in 20000 miles. Drums have the clever design feature of being fully enclosed. Apparently, people still drive their trucks on dirt roads or use them for work. In snow country the added problem is salt/sand/crud getting flung by the front wheels in the direction of the rear ones, and gunking up the rotors/discs.

 

I have absolutely no problems with the brakes on my 05. That truck stops on a dime and those brakes have saved the lives of quite a few deer!

nakedicarus Enthusiast

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Brake issues here. Feels like the rotors are warped, and my front wheels are constantly black with brake dust. Just haven't gotten around to bring it in to the dealer to get looked at.

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

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My brakes have been fine. They squeak a little for a minute or two when they've set out in the cold but other than that, they've been flawless so far.

 

Hey Daddy,

 

Have I mentioned lately that I have 4 wheel disc brakes? :lol:

 

My 2000 also had 4 wheel disc brakes and after 6 years and about 70K miles, the rear discs did need replacing due to corrosion. 4 wheel brake job with all new rotors (I did them all) cost me about $600. Other than a crappy parking brake in my 2000, I had no complaints whatsoever. One of the reasons I went with the Vmax was to get 4 wheel disc brakes. Drum brakes need to go the way of the dinosaur (and the carburator) IMO.

slomo007 Enthusiast

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My brakes have been fine. They squeak a little for a minute or two when they've set out in the cold but other than that, they've been flawless so far.

 

Hey Daddy,

 

Have I mentioned lately that I have 4 wheel disc brakes? :lol:

 

My 2000 also had 4 wheel disc brakes and after 6 years and about 70K miles, the rear discs did need replacing due to corrosion. 4 wheel brake job with all new rotors (I did them all) cost me about $600. Other than a crappy parking brake in my 2000, I had no complaints whatsoever. One of the reasons I went with the Vmax was to get 4 wheel disc brakes. Drum brakes need to go the way of the dinosaur (and the carburator) IMO.

 

 

eh, I don't know about that vmax. Just check out some of the responses in this thread. Afterall, it does make logical sense that the drums protect from corrosion and/or build up.

 

I have drums on the rear and have no complaints at all.

 

Of course my previous truck being a Ford Ranger with the ability to stop on a dime (because it weighed almost nothing) I was a bit spoiled.

fbachman Senior Enthusiast

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My brakes have been fine. They squeak a little for a minute or two when they've set out in the cold but other than that, they've been flawless so far.

 

Ditto here...

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

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eh, I don't know about that vmax. Just check out some of the responses in this thread. Afterall, it does make logical sense that the drums protect from corrosion and/or build up.

 

I have drums on the rear and have no complaints at all.

 

Of course my previous truck being a Ford Ranger with the ability to stop on a dime (because it weighed almost nothing) I was a bit spoiled.

 

I hear what your saying but why doesn't every other mfr have corrosion issues with rear discs then? I believe GM is the only mfr still using rear drums on anything.

hubbycap Senior Enthusiast

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I thought it was the disc brakes that gm had a problem with wearing out too quickly, or was that on previous models?

 

Yes, up to 2004 I understand. In 05 they went back to drums on the back. Seems the discs were filling up with junk thrown up by the front wheels, calipers were seizing, and discs were wearing out in 20000 miles. Drums have the clever design feature of being fully enclosed. Apparently, people still drive their trucks on dirt roads or use them for work. In snow country the added problem is salt/sand/crud getting flung by the front wheels in the direction of the rear ones, and gunking up the rotors/discs.

 

I have absolutely no problems with the brakes on my 05. That truck stops on a dime and those brakes have saved the lives of quite a few deer!

 

 

Very funny. :lol: Mean it.

 

The brakes on GMT900 is one of its most impressive features IMO. I have the rear drums and w/only 11K miles and I may be in for it soon, but for now, braking in this thing is a smooth as any vehicle I have ever owned, cars included.

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