yukon 2002 parking brake issue

[main02]

has to re adjusted twice since new., is there any known GMC problem they are not telling us about?

[scogdell]

Originally Posted by main02

has to re adjusted twice since new., is there any known GMC problem they are not telling us about?

I've had mine readjusted several times and the pedal still goes to the floor without holding. Now they say I need to buy a new set of parking brake pads....and that it isn't covered under warranty.

Any others?

[rgloston]

I don't believe it's the pads. Whatever they readjusting is prior to the pads. I had the P-brake readjusted once (last year), and the pedal issue is back. From knowledge of my '86 Silverado setup, there's an adjustable linkage in the cabling b/t the padel and the calipers. I could make those adjustments to give me as much ability to lock the wheels as I wanted. Think of a bicycle hand brake. One can adjust how tight one desires their braking to be by adjusting cable position. Of course, consult a service manual to confirm the type of hardware is b/t the pedal and the caliper.

[Grh]

I have a 2000 GMC Sierra and a 2001 GMC Yukon XL. On both vehicles the parking brake shoes are down to the metal. (we never use the parking brake) Also the left rear rotor/drums are damaged on both vehicles due to metal to metal contact. What happens is as I am driving down the road the parking brake shoes are rocking back and forth and making contact with the drum. I know this because a manager at "Just Brakes" told me that they have received service bulletins from GMC on this. How come GMC didn't recall this? So every time I need to get one of my vehicles inspected I am going to have to get the parking brake shoes replaced. What a rip off!

[rgloston]

Grh, can you get a copy of this bulletin. I would like to see for myself, then inquire about recalls for that (if true).

[Grh]

I probably could but I think you could call just about any brake shop and they would tell you. Did you notice that no mechanic's posted here to dispute this? I have done a little research (google) looking for a class action suit but have found nothing. If you find something please post here. Thanks.

[rgloston]

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Did you notice that no mechanic's posted here to dispute this?
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True... True... At least for now. :-)