Hey guys!
I have a GMC Jimmy from '88 with a rear brake problem that I seem to be unable to fix and would be very grateful if anyone could help me with my trial-and-error.
The problem is that when I apply the brakes I get weak pressure on my rear brakes and if I simulate an emergency braking situation on gravel I can see that the rear brakes don't lock or if they even work. My front brakes work perfectly.
This is what I've done so far:
* Renovated the Master Brake Cylinder
* Fitted a brand new Brake Booster
* Changed all the Brake Lines and Brake Hoses
* Fitted brand new Rear Pads and Wheel Cylinders.
* Bleeded the system several times starting with rear brakes bleeding atleast 6 times with front brakes valves open, then shutting and bleeding front brakes valves atleast 6 times until I'm satisfied with the bleeding.
But still I never seem to get the rear brakes to work.
Now, what else could I try? Is there something I'm overseeing?
Could a defect Proportioning Valve cause this? Or what else?
Thanks for helping!
I have a GMC Jimmy from '88 with a rear brake problem that I seem to be unable to fix and would be very grateful if anyone could help me with my trial-and-error.
The problem is that when I apply the brakes I get weak pressure on my rear brakes and if I simulate an emergency braking situation on gravel I can see that the rear brakes don't lock or if they even work. My front brakes work perfectly.
This is what I've done so far:
* Renovated the Master Brake Cylinder
* Fitted a brand new Brake Booster
* Changed all the Brake Lines and Brake Hoses
* Fitted brand new Rear Pads and Wheel Cylinders.
* Bleeded the system several times starting with rear brakes bleeding atleast 6 times with front brakes valves open, then shutting and bleeding front brakes valves atleast 6 times until I'm satisfied with the bleeding.
But still I never seem to get the rear brakes to work.
Now, what else could I try? Is there something I'm overseeing?
Could a defect Proportioning Valve cause this? Or what else?
Thanks for helping!

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