SUMMIT CRUISERS
SILVER Star
I've read a lot of threads about this and thought I'd report my findings.
Newly acquired 99 LC with 189K. Ever since I purchased the truck the brakes are squishy on the first application of the pedal. Immediately afterwards, the second tap of the brakes result in a very firm pedal.
PO changed the front brake pads. Rear pads are somewhat thin and rotors are at 16mm with a lip around the edge. Rear rotors appear to be original.
I bled all brakes and still the same.
Last night I replaced the rear pads/rotors and found that on the driver's side one of the slide pins was stuck and not rotating easily. I finally got the pin removed, cleaned, greased and reinstalled. I then rebled the rear brakes for kicks. Did a test drive and BRAKES ARE ABSOLUTELY PERFECT NOW!
issue was obviously caused by the rubber boots on this side not being installed over the lip by the previous technician. This enabled water/dirt into the slide pin cavity that caused the pin to stick. Hope this helps out another Hundy owner.
UPDATE…SEE FOLLOW-UP POST BELOW. Issue has returned.
Newly acquired 99 LC with 189K. Ever since I purchased the truck the brakes are squishy on the first application of the pedal. Immediately afterwards, the second tap of the brakes result in a very firm pedal.
PO changed the front brake pads. Rear pads are somewhat thin and rotors are at 16mm with a lip around the edge. Rear rotors appear to be original.
I bled all brakes and still the same.
Last night I replaced the rear pads/rotors and found that on the driver's side one of the slide pins was stuck and not rotating easily. I finally got the pin removed, cleaned, greased and reinstalled. I then rebled the rear brakes for kicks. Did a test drive and BRAKES ARE ABSOLUTELY PERFECT NOW!
issue was obviously caused by the rubber boots on this side not being installed over the lip by the previous technician. This enabled water/dirt into the slide pin cavity that caused the pin to stick. Hope this helps out another Hundy owner.
UPDATE…SEE FOLLOW-UP POST BELOW. Issue has returned.
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