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Problems with 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 SERVICE BRAKES

On average, the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 starts to “feel” problems with the SERVICE BRAKES and its various aspects after 111 741 miles.

Recently reported SERVICE BRAKES problems on 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500

Driving approx 50 mph on 4 lane highway. when slowing for red light ahead, noticed brake pedal going closer to floor than normal. vehicle was not slowing as normal, and brake pedal was staying close to the floor. got stopped and pulled to side of road. check of master cylinder revealed brake fluid level to be approx. half full. upon checking under vehicle, i saw brake fluid pouring out from the gas tank shield. *tr

Coming to a stop light the brake pedal went to the floor. only way i could stop was by using the electric brakes on my trailer to stop the combined vehicle. examination revealed a rusted brake line coming from the brake master cylinder to the abs module at the abs module under the vehicle. further examination revealed that the 4 brake lines from the abs module to the wheels were all rusted/pitted and about ready to rust through. *tr

Rear brake lines rusted and broke. *tr

Brake pedal went to floor. was able to stop with emerg brake. dealer says all brake lines are rusted out and must be replaced $2000. *tr

Started to leave driveway and experienced a complete brake loss. *tr

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