sabinazeeb wrote:
Hi,
I own a 2007 Chevy Classic, 2500 HD ...I was still wondering if I can improve safety....
You can improve safety by closely watching your break lines. I'm not sure how your lines are effected down south, but up north the lines tend to rust and rupture when the trucks are about 10 years old. The ABS block is under the drivers side and the lines usually rupture right where they come in from the master cylinder.
My suggestion is to inspect the lines and if you see large, flaky rust you should order a complete stainless steel kit and replace all the lines. Myself and others have been fortunate and the lines busted close to home or while not towing. I can't imagine having a brake line pop while towing a heavy load.
The cost of the stainless kit is under $200. A vinyl coated, carbon steel kit is about $125. I was able to install my kit on the '04 2500HD I owned in about 4 hours. Many instructions tell you to remove the bed to install the rear line, but this isn't necessary, with an extra pair of hands you can sneak it between the frame and fuel tank.
I recently talked to a retired fellow that said one day he noticed fluid leaking under his driver door and he took it straight to the dealer. They told him the "entire brake system is shot" and quoted him $2500-$3500 to repair!!!! He said he had already planned to get rid of the truck so he just traded it. :R He acted pretty sheepish when I told him his real problem was probably under $200 in parts.
KJ
