This Is How I FIXED MY SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL FOR GOOD!!

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This Is How I FIXED MY SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL FOR GOOD!!
In this video I show how I was able to fix my spongy brake pedal on my 1995 GMC Suburban K1500 OBS GMT400. Since I purchased this truck the brakes have always been spongy. I've changed the brakes twice before which did improve the braking performance but it never improved the brake pedal sponginess. This time I decided rather than just replacing the pads and rotors I was going to replace everything and do a full disc brake system restoration. It was a success.
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This 1995 GMC Suburban is considered an OBS and is the GMT-400 platform. It is also the same platform as 1988-1998 GMC & Chevy Tahoe, Yukon, Sierra and Silverado.
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@Giller9 3 года назад

You did this all as a blind man!? That’s impressive!

@thronewalker1153 3 года назад

@ApartmentKing66 3 года назад

@@thronewalker1153 You don't know a joke when you see one, I'm guessing.

@thronewalker1153 3 года назад

@@ApartmentKing66 you don’t know a joke when you see one because that was a joke. Lmao.

@abrahamcesar492 2 года назад

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@giovannianthony1675 2 года назад

@Abraham Cesar Flixportal xD

@ajones6411 4 года назад

Jimmy, you are a God sent! I've been having the same exact problem with my 2017 Ford expedition. After replacing a master cylinder, brake booster, abs module, brake pads, rotors, speed sensors and all 4 hubs, your solution is the most logical. It never dawned on me to replace the caliper, hardware (slide pins) and flex hoses but it makes sense. Ford couldn't even figure out what was causing the spongy brake pedal. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your video👍👍👍👍👍

@christopherbyrd5185 5 лет назад

I've seen alot of people talk about upgrading the master cylinder. Glad to finally see a video on the more logical fix. Keep up the good work. I have a 95 Tahoe and love these videos.

@damionpagel5178 Год назад

Everyone who upgrades the master usually already replaced everything else and ran out of other options

@RicheySynthetics 5 лет назад

As always, great video Jimmy! I think the most important part that you replaced was your lines! Those rubber hoses after so many years when you put pressure to them they actually expand so that expansion causes you to have that spongy feel because of the give therefore that was probably the biggest key to getting rid of the spongy feel. I’ve done many that way and it seems to be what the common denominator is in between replacing all those parts together or individually. Thanks for the videos!

@CraftwerksMC 5 лет назад

Jimmy, great points. Like you said greasing those bushings and slide pins and then flushing the old fluid is key to making sure that brake performance is top notch. It's been the same kind of issues experienced in the older square body trucks, especially the 4 x 4 trucks. many people thought they could always just get away with swapping out pads or just surfacing the rotors and going with new pads and then couldn't understand why one brake would drag or have some issue that was always derived from moisture causing the brake fluid to gel and swell or the ungreased pins getting locked and binding up.

@williamstevens4824 5 лет назад

Wow Jimmy ! You know it's Great when your Wife says it feels like it's Brand New. Thanks for sharing and I'm glad your Brakes are good to go again. The Complete Brake Fluid system flush is very important. Thank you. Bill

@1RoadGarage 5 лет назад

Yes, I'm very happy with the result. Thanks!

@joe182121 3 года назад

Dude,,, I just put new rotors on and they were spongy as hell. I have done brakes before but I forgot about lubing those 2 pins. I just took them off and lubed the hell out of them and my new brakes FEEL like new now. NO MORE SPONGINESS AT ALL. Thank you for posting. I had a Cavalier years ago and probably could've done it for that too but I didn't even know it was important back then. I LOVE my new brakes now just as much as your wife enjoys hers. Thank you for sharing your video!

@damianp564 5 лет назад

Glad you got it. Replacing the Power Brake Booster Check Valve in my 95 Caprice made a huge difference with my brakes. It's not a part I commonly hear mentioned but a failing one can cause all sorts of braking issues including spongy brakes.

@lynnmckenney1987 5 лет назад

*in mighty car mods voice over* "First, jack up ya kaah"

@HelloImMiltonWaddams 5 лет назад

haha, i miss farris in videos! great work jimmy, you basically have that suburban built up like a new SUV.

@jonathanthomas3902 5 лет назад

The first step should have been to flush the brake fluid.

@raymonster55 3 года назад

All that he did led to changing the brake lines. At that age, that's important.

@thronewalker1153 3 года назад

Bleed the brakes

@ApartmentKing66 3 года назад

And to quit shouting at the camera.

@pmdoit 5 лет назад

Simple but effective... I never gave the hoses a thought. I think you've nailed it.

@jasonkubitz9410 5 лет назад

I had the same issue with my 2005 F150. I changed the lines with steel braided and it took out all of the sponge. I had them all custom made and they were cheaper then the OEM rubber lines. Glad you got your system wife approved though. More importantly, safer for the family.

@trappedbyfire1537 5 лет назад

LOL!!! your wife is very very funny....you ought to put her in every video as the "Tester" In Charge! great video!! BTW, most women hate to coast, they ride the gas petal right up to the Light or Stop Sign!!!

@NocturnalJag 5 лет назад

Haha absolutely agree!

@rustyshackleford7265 5 лет назад

Its cause they don't have to fix anything. My father always said a woman is the biggest child in the house. I never understood it until I moved in with one 🤣

@ironclaw6969 3 года назад

Even worse when they ride the brakes, or the clutch if they can actually drive a stick.

@br5747 16 дней назад

Whenever I see a car for sale that says "lady driven", I run.

@jandc58 5 лет назад

Really enjoy your videos as I too have a 95 Burb. Had it since 01 and it's my wife's daily driver. 180k miles and still feels new to me...except that spongy brake pedal, going to try your "fix it" this weekend. Keep the vids coming.

@mrmontebuilder 5 лет назад

Another great video Jimmy 👍 Thanks for all your effort and helpful tips.

@carolmadera6842 5 лет назад

Great video Jim! Love seeing Farris in your videos. 🙂

@howardchandler3368 4 года назад

I did my brake, just the way you did it, it's a great feeling like a brand new car

@douglasdailey5998 5 лет назад

Great job, almost every car that i have done brakes on i have flushed the brake system to have new fluid in the brake system it makes a world of difference.

@slpip 5 лет назад

Spongy brake pedal could be most likely air bubbles in the brake lines. Bleeding the air bubbles out is more easier than replace the brake pads system.

@tiger.6509 5 лет назад

slpip 1990 Lincoln town car had a lot of air bubbles in the line once I removed all the air No more spongy Brake pedal totally agree he sure put a lot of money in that vehicle lol

@vince510 5 лет назад

@@tiger.6509 why replace an entire vehicle when maintaining will help keep it feeling "like new" and last a long time. An example would be if you get tired of your home, then you can simply move to a new home or remodel the home you already have.

@johnqueen8590 Год назад

@tiger.6509 00k

@condeerogers5858 5 лет назад

People love ya, Jimmy. 60K. Pretty good. Keep em comin'

@williamharring4821 5 лет назад

a proper brake job on RU-vid. . . . . . awesome job . amazing how many problems get solved when ya do a job correctly

@rondogwil 3 года назад

The perfect outro would have been how you forgot the kid (s) were home alone while you were out test driving. LOL. And I agree with you, all of it was great advice. Be safe!

@hyundaiverna 5 лет назад

If wife approves then you have done well. Thanks for sharing!

@nigelmitchell351 4 года назад

Happy wife, happy life.!

@woffordsoverlandjourneys8618 4 года назад

Everything you are doing to your 03 Silverado I am going to my 03 Chevy Astro van so I really enjoy your videos and it gives me ideas for my next project

@yamhammer 5 лет назад

The flex lines more than likely fixed the spongy feeling. Over time the lines break down. If you could see lines when pressing brake pedal they actually expand in diameter, thus creating spongy feeling. Good work Jimmy.

@1RoadGarage 5 лет назад

Yes, they definitely need to be replaced after 24 years of service!

@theautumnwind2152 5 лет назад

I have stainless braided lines and fresh fluid on my 4x2 gmt400 rcsb with a 4.3l with 65k miles that has spongy brakes.

@yamhammer 5 лет назад

@@theautumnwind2152 keep bleeding brakes.

@theautumnwind2152 5 лет назад

@@yamhammer I appreciate the input but maybe I should be more clear. No more bleeding is necessary. Once the brakes are engaged the pedal feels very firm and stops quite well. The problem is the relatively large amount of pedal travel required before brake engagement occurs. This was by design from gm. They called it a "low drag" system that saved o.1 mpg or some such nonsense. This was not a problem with hydroboost equipped vehicles.

@georgiabigfoot 4 месяца назад

You sir are a gentleman and a scholar for posting these gmt400 tutorials. I watch your vids every night while doing elliptical. My bride and fil complain of my 96 burbs “spongy brakes”, so this is next on the list. I owe you a drink if you are ever near Buford, GA. Peace! GB

@joshuamuller8126 4 года назад

I just watched your wife's E News interview and saw you on there too! It was "FABULOUS".

@PSALM-rj1cm 3 года назад

You speaking good sense here sir...thank you for doing what you do helping out peeps like me. Blessings!

@g13maverick38 5 лет назад

She got ya at the beginning drive.👻💥 Good job ! 👍 And entertaining. 🎬

@hdrjunkie 2 года назад

That’s what my 95 suburban does too, new master and new brakes as well and I don’t think the truck could stop in an emergency. Thanks for uploading!

@SladesVWBeetle 5 лет назад

My wife got into my 74 Nova with 4 wheel drum manual brakes. When she pushed the pedal, she was like 😳. But she got used to it 😂

@jimblack120 4 года назад

hey Bug - the OLD days _ before they Power brakes at Engine vac _ assist . dam old drums @ spring loaded Mech -

@eddiea3782 5 лет назад

She's gorgeous. You're such a lucky guy. And the truck is beautiful too. Awesome.

@muzairanwar 3 года назад

Should have said, "she is gorgeous. You are such a lucky guy. And the wife is ok too" 🤣 just kidding

@BattleBorn304 3 года назад

Creeps

@yowut7495 3 года назад

Yeah she's hot, good job man. Tbh I cant imagine being married to a 5/5 or lower, it must be hell. You snagged a solid 8 bro.

@ApartmentKing66 3 года назад

@@BattleBorn304 Why? For noticing a woman's beauty? That makes every straight guy in the history of the world a creep too.

@stevekwiatkowski2535 5 лет назад

MAN!!!...Thanks a nice clean suburban, love that body style. Good video!!

@jP-nw7nm 4 года назад

Awesome vid brother I’ve been wanting this so bad!

@rontiemens2553 5 лет назад

Good stuff. I have procrastinated long enough firming up the pedal on my '94 Suburban. You have inspired me to get after it!

@1RoadGarage 5 лет назад

That '94 needs some love. Get all your parts from Amazon. Go to Acdelco website to look up part numbers. Then find on Amazon. Very cheap!

@rontiemens2553 5 лет назад

@@1RoadGarage Thanks! I always check amazon, along with all major parts retailers whenever I need parts for any of the 8 cars and trucks in my driveway. Sometimes they (amazon) are the least expensive, sometimes not whether with OEM stuff or not. Ordering online for store pickup at Advance Auto is usually cheapest for me, (and easiest, they are the only parts store within 10 miles of me -- I live in the country) as you can always get at least a 20% discount with online retailmenot coupons (often 25%). At advance I can combine the discount with my accumulated $5 or $20 speedperks discount codes, which can result in a lot more savings. And same-day pickup is always good, as I am usually in a hurry to get my parts. Anyway, your Suburban is a beauty. Never, ever, EVER get rid of it. Rockauto is also a good option, assuming you can wait for the shipping.

@rayburke7056 4 года назад

@@rontiemens2553 did it work for you?

@rontiemens2553 4 года назад

Had to work on my other cars. Haven’t gotten to this yet.

@GrandCamino6 3 года назад

I sold these new in period and this was a common complaint when they were brand new. They always stopped it just felt sketchy. Good job! 👍🏼

@colinhenshaw8946 5 лет назад

I’ve seen a lot of people remove the abs in that generation. I have an ‘88 Chevy Silverado c3500 and personally have never had an issue with the spongy brakes, I guess I got lucky

@jacobking4106 3 года назад

All 1 tons then had hydro boost. That's exactly why you don't suffer with that

@MrTaxiRob 3 года назад

@@jacobking4106 not true. There was a non-hydroboost HD brake system that swaps right in, you can find the parts at any auto parts chain store. The only part you can't get anymore is the proportioning valve, you have to get a used one and have it rebuilt or have a regular one rebuilt with a stronger spring.

@nissanslut7870 3 года назад

Fair points, always do the easiest thing first. But if you’ve never done a brake hose before, you may let too much fluid out, and then need to bleed the master cylinder

@InTheBlocks 4 года назад

My next life, I’m coming back as a seatbelt.

@samuelrobinson7893 3 года назад

😂 or the car seat for that matter lol

@MidnightRambler 3 года назад

im offended by your comment,and i totally agree.

@grandparolie 3 года назад

Silly you.

@mychoice.3088 3 года назад

Ahhhh but you will be the seat belt of a car/truck owned by a 350 pound man who doesn’t like to wear shirts while driving in Florida weather 😂😂😂😂

@eliforbes4842 3 года назад

🤣🤣🤣👌👌👌

@GEO-xx6sq 5 лет назад

good job ! great video, Jimmy !!

@joemyers1030 4 года назад

hey, another thing to look for on older GM truck vehicles that GM did to compensate for their brake OVER TRAVEL -- they made a THICKER rubber brake pedal pad that was about 1/2 inch thicker than the original stock one. It didn't FIX a thing, it just moved what you felt 1/2 inch higher so it felt like less travel.

@paisaon22 5 лет назад

Thanxz for another great video .. on your suburban

@spelunkerd 5 лет назад

This is worth knowing, I always wondered how a new MC would be so much better in some people's hands. Maybe because they replace other elements at the same time?

@1RoadGarage 5 лет назад

Maybe.

@dtorres66 2 года назад

Your wife is adorable, blessed. Like her reaction, that’s how my Yukon drove,. Following your steps for sure. Great heads up, can’t wait

@pennyhelga3628 Год назад

I keep hearing about greasing the slide pins . That and the new fluid works wonders . Great vid .

@themightybacon7304 3 года назад

lol I laughed at brakes "like butter". I dont want my brakes like butter! xD You should have her on more often!

@joshmccloud6789 5 лет назад

Great video! Very funny yet informative and Ladies always remember to use your seat belt lol

@sirloinofbeef3862 4 года назад

Well said.. Very subtle.. Lol

@CollegeRecruitsNW Год назад

I have an 07 Camry w 34k miles, pristine, but soft, spongy pedal. Plenty of pad, 8mm, calipers, all looks brand new. I'm thinking fluid after all the years has probably lost its effectiveness, will try a full bleed to see if that helps. Thanks for the video, wife's reaction was great.

@jacksmith3189 5 лет назад

Good advice Enjoy your video Keep it up

@docurent906 5 лет назад

“woooooooo” barrel rolls suburban*

@justinfincher2385 4 года назад

I know that feeling all too well. That LOUD hiss when you hit the brakes of a 88-98 Chevy. I have a 97 suburban k1500 and I was considering replacing the booster because I replaced the pads and had NO difference. but now I’ll be doing the calipers

@jameslehman85 Год назад

Very good video, I can see that your very good drivers too, great job !👏

@tomlantis8016 5 лет назад

I had my brake fluid flushed in my 2013 outback with dot 4 and omg the pedal is 100 times better. I have coated rotors with ceramic pads

@PatrickHenry911 3 года назад

I replaced the rubber fuel hoses with the Russell stainless steel braided lines, and those helped as well.

@truthx5854 5 лет назад

Always OEM👍🏼 good job man

@geruner 5 лет назад

Every one needs a side kick. Knew she would want to switch vehicles. She is a keeper!

@jameslewis1175 3 года назад

Loved the DETAILED recap.

@wyattandwill12 10 месяцев назад

Great video. I have a decent suspicion that my issue may be drum adjustment, the master, or the flex lines but who knows. (I’ve already bled the whole system whether I did it properly or not) My vehicle was spongey when I purchased it and I wanna get all the unsettling things fixed before my alignment which is a week from Tuesday (today’s Friday). Fortunately I have an accumulated few days off of work before then and plenty of evenings.

@ArcadeDude44 5 лет назад

Congrats, Jimmy!

@wigletron2846 Год назад

Lots of GMs have a spongy pedal. You can fix it with stainless steel flex lines. Spongy pedal is often times caused by sticky calipers too so cleaning and lubing the slide pins makes a big difference. If it's still spongy then there's air in the system.

@patricksnow1700 5 лет назад

Some good pointers I'll be doing in my 1996 2500 brake job being done soon

@ToxicMisfitsYt 5 лет назад

Rear brake adjustment plays a big role also

@jimparker7778 5 лет назад

Nine out of ten guys don't realize how much the braking feel is determined by the REAR brakes. Many cars and trucks in the 80s-90s-00s were disc front and drum rear. Those drums better be right. The techs in many tire and brake shops today were born after the drum brakes faded from the scene. Better make sure anybody working on your drum brakes is solid on the details.

@thronewalker1153 3 года назад

So basically the front brakes do more braking than the rears.

@danlevesque5437 5 лет назад

Amy rebuild kit for the old calipers? That tool to hone out behind the caliper pistons and keep on using what you got?

@JoseRodriguez-oc5xo 3 года назад

You are the men amigo now I know how to fix my spongi brakes on my chevy Silverado 94 also on my chevy Cheyenne 93 everything new thanks for this video Grasias amigo and beautiful helper asta la Vista amigo.saludos desde san Bernardino ca.

@ndeeeed 2 года назад

Thanks for your videos, I need to do the same thing on a 97 Silverado. Do you have a website or store you buy the AC Delco parts from?

@markwillie 3 года назад

I have to see a therapist now because I am emotionally traumatized. I didn't know I was going to be yelled at for 13 minutes by a guy wearing sunglasses inside a closed garage. I was just trying to watch a video about how to fix a spongy brake pedal. Otherwise, great video!

@TheBeagle1975 2 года назад

For many fords the issue is often the ABS PUMP

@benkanobe7500 4 года назад

Where did you purchase your calibers, discs, and lines? How much was the total cost of the job? Thank you. I have a '97 3/4 ton.

@cmdr_talikarni 5 лет назад

Every time I see her I say "I recognize her from somewhere"... then I saw her IG and realized it was from the Orbit gum commercial.

@sidwalker6902 5 лет назад

No matter what!

@XXGunzNClipzXx 5 лет назад

I need to swap my brake hoses to metal flex lines and my pedal would be soo good, braking on a new car is soo nice and if your older car can do the same it’s amazing

@realworldmechanic 2 года назад

I'm a 2005 Chrysler Town and country which has a spongy brake pedal I will be trying this I have done everything I can to try and get the metal stiffen up I'm going to try what you did

@Jackalski57 5 лет назад

Jimmy, you definitely achieved your wife goals. Your lady is pretty, shapely and charming. She and your children should always be your best work!

@jimblack120 4 года назад

and she will leave you - Jimmy !!! justas soon as you have enough Money and 2 kids . Welcome to the white american women World >> Starter husband

@enragedbacon470 5 лет назад

if the truck has the jb5 brakes (check RPO codes in glovebox) i bet you could get them feeling even better with a rear brake adjustment or replacement. At 24 years old the self adjusters are probably stuck. I had a worthless brake pedal and just did a rear brake job, the adjusters were stuck and the parking brake lever rusted to the shoe. After getting the properly adjusted, the pedal went from going to the floor with barely any stopping power to half way down with good stopping power. Next is to do the fronts. 326K still rolling.

@1610nsb 5 лет назад

did you do anything with the rears or just the front only?

@danielraymond38 4 года назад

I have a 02 z71 , 4 wheel disc. I changed the master cylinder, fluid was nasty, but feels the same. In emergency I have to lay into the pedal. It doesn't go to the floor. Just feels like I have drums all the way around. I'm going to change to ceramic because idk what PO put. They are new looking and rotors look great. Just feels like they aren't grabbing the rotor good like a film on it. I'm going to grease the slide pins although usually I've found to be a non issue.

@fizz1646 4 года назад

Did u change the master cylinder for fixing the spongy brakes or what did u do?

@mrstyle_67 2 года назад

Great video, sure didn't hurt having good looking driver to watch.

@viramontes6 5 лет назад

Nice job ✌🏼👍🏼👋🏼

@17buckrogers 2 года назад

i have a 99 burb and this helps, thanks

@jfigue01 5 лет назад

I love Farris!!!!

@WApnj 4 года назад

Wow.. very loud and animated presentation... What's with the sun shades? Great content anyway.. nice to see a vintage vehicle being taken care of. I have a 95 S10 Blazer with 330k miles....

@MiamiWebDesign Месяц назад

Good job man. I have the same truck and my brakes are awful even after putting in a NBS modern truck master cylinder. I’m thinking that I’m going to have to remove the old ABS module, which is probably faulty at this point.

@jesus8263 5 лет назад

Your wife is pretty. You are a very lucky guy. Keep the fix it yourself videos coming. I love em. I have a 1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. Your videos help a lot.

@lianahlove1113 5 лет назад

Your Suburban 4x4 Brakes is done nice Video 1 Road

@MrRoy-rb1je 5 лет назад

Outstanding!

@Nord3202 3 года назад

Chevy built limited addition 2000 Z71 Tahoe's on the gmt400 platform. I have the exact same problem.

@The_Notorious_N.O.E. 4 года назад

When your lovely assistant is also your wife 😉👍

@tpep1693 2 года назад

I had a chevy, same year, changed the MC 3 time's, still spongy, just got rid of it, still spongy. Bled it, whole 9 yards.

@gotcheese9163 5 лет назад

You’re a lucky man jimmy

@yowut7495 3 года назад

Yeah she's prob annoying AF like most women, but at least she's a 8/10

@simonramirez22 3 года назад

Did you ever replace the master cylinder with oem if so how'd it go

@MasonAK.1 5 лет назад

I think you got about one more year before your truck can be registered as a classic under the 25 year law... at least, that applies to my state. Might cost a bit extra, but it's something to look into.

@YourLocalArturo 3 года назад

I have a 1995 OBS chevy silverado k1500 z71 and I'm trying to follow the steps for fixing the brakes on my vehicle because the brakes feel faulty.

@earcandy6649 4 года назад

The new flex lines is the cure, for an even better feel use stainless braided flex lines.

@latrogeniwile58 5 лет назад

Here's some more info: 1500's: Use Akebono ceramic pads (the highest grade). Use RAYBESTOS 580438PER rotors. The rear brakes are largely not in the game. Check for a TSB on the brake proportioning valve. For those with 2500's that use Hydroboost, this is what I use: K3500 DRW rear wheel cylinders, Wagner WC79768 or D28-18274, swap out master cylinder to HD DRW version Raybestos MC39309. You must do both as the rear cylinder volume in the new MC matches the capacity of the new wheel cylinders. The front will still work fine, but the front 3500 calipers/rotors will not fit in the 2500. 2500's: AKEBONO ACT370 pads and RAYBESTOS 580438PER R-300 High Performance Rotors. This applies to 1994 and 1995 CK models, and possibly back to the body style change in 1990?? The same brands of quality parts apply to many more model years.

@Auggiebrn 5 лет назад

How did you land Farris? Nicely done! I drive a 94 with then same braking issues.

@allanbrogdon7453 4 года назад

Trying to sort my Yukon brakes out thanks .

@j.naranjo8395 5 лет назад

Are you purchasing your OEM ACdelco directly from your local GM dealer?

@christophernava6685 Год назад

I agree with you on everything 💯 BUT I still think the master cylinder upgrade is the end all fix for these I did everything entire new brake system same but eventually went back to same feeling. all oem too ac Delco