Re: Karsh's questions

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@yahoo.com)
Date: Mon Jul 22 2002 - 22:12:48 EDT


Karsh wrote:
> Hey everyone, I'm an old member returning with a few questions. I have
> a 2001 QC 4X4 with a 4.7. First question. Haas anyone else had any
> problems with the brakes feeling like they are not stopping properly.
> Mine will function normally under normal braking and even harsh braking
> but at times when I slam the pedal through the floor it feels as if the
> brakes apply but continue to let the wheels turn. Kind of like a the
> hand brakes on a bike not being strong enough to stop the rotation on a
> down hill run. I've had the truck to the dealer several times since I
> had about 9K miles. They don't find anything but it just concerns me.

Yep, I get that feeling too. Kinda like the brakes aren't really
grabbing, they just keep sliding, right?

> Second question, Has anyone had any trouble with
> the tranny. After my truck has set all night long will fell as if it's
> still in a high gear when I drive off for the first time in a day. I
> get it rolling just a bit and things run just fine after that. So with
> that said if anyone has had any of this happen what did they do and have
> they got any fixes or answers? Thanks in advance.

Could it just be the clutch fan engaged?

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-andy
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