QuestionMy Chevy Express 3500 Cargo Van 2001 has brake issues. The front brakes are grabbing when pedal is depressed less than 1 inch. This usually happens when you first start to drive after the van has been sitting and will stop after the van has been running. If you stop somewhere for 2 hours or so it will do it again until you run the venicle for awhile. What could be causing this? Does this van have a brake proportioning valve?
AnswerHi Kelly,
Fronts grabbing? Disks? You sure? I'm betting the problem starts in the rear.
Buy and install a new drum hardware kit. Your return springs are not working efficiently anymore, probably rusted.
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