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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 01:48 AM
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so my brake light is on, constantly, my brakes arnt working like they useta
what could it be??? air in the line? i noticed i was a little low on fluid topped it off and still didnt work real good, i can stop but not like before...
 
Old Aug 1, 2010 | 02:25 AM
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The reason for the light is the proportioning valve has shut of either front or rear brakes. Check for blown wheel cylinders or a blown caliper. You should see brake fluid leaking. Or you have lost a shoe or a pad. My guess is a blown wheel cylinder though. After you fix it you will have to center the proportioning valve.
 
Old Aug 1, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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ok i might have lost a pad because my brakes were bad, but i didnt no they were that bad
my rear brakes btw =)
 
Old Aug 2, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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okay so i replaced the brakes, and i lost some fluid, but no leaks and the brakes still are not working right, im going to check the fluid,pump the brakes, etc see if i could get it working
 
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Check for a fluid leak, especially on the ground where the fuel tank is. A high fail area for the brake line for Blazers in Northern states.
 
Old Aug 2, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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Okay it's a blown wheel cylinder it's leaking from behind the wheel can Someone explain his to change them please??
 
Old Aug 2, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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Well upon closer examintation it looks like it's comming from the line could it still be the wheel cylinder?? I don't have tools atm so I can't change the cylinder yet
 
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