AboutSkip Bollinger Expertise Heretofore, I will NOT answer any mechanical question. I am not qualified and can only offer speculations. You are better served by others that are true Techs. With that being said, please only ask about parts and locating obsolete Auto Parts. Thank you.
I have the ability to locate quite a few mechanical parts for American made vehicles fron the 1900`s to present. Some are OEM and some are aftermarket. This would include engine, brake and chassis parts. Body parts and trim are VERY difficult to find but you may inquire.
If you need assistance in repair, I have illustrated books for major American manufacturers that show some illustrations BEFORE 1974. If needed, I can supply repair manuals for your specific vehicle.
PLEASE REMEBER I'M A PARTS SPECIALIST, NOT A TECH!! Thank you..
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Past/Present clients Too many to list but they run from Europe through America and to Australia.
Question There is a leak in my brake line just above the rear axle. Is there a way to by pass the rear brakes and just use the front brakes to get the truck to a shop?
Answer Shawn,
This is a repair question and I'm trying to wean inquiries to Parts Locating, NOT repair but yours is pretty well cut and dried, no matter how dangerous.
There is a device on your truck called a Proportioning Valve. What is does is this: if you lose the front brakes, it has a valve that shuts off the fluid to that system. Conversely, if you lose the rear brakes, it shuts off fluid to that system. What you need to do is start the truck and hit the brake pedal a couple of times REAL HARD. This should set the valve if it is still working. This should stop the leak at the rear of the truck. If it doesn't, you can take a pair of vice grips and just "clamp" the rear hose shut. BE VERY CAREFUL and keep a GOOD FOLLOWING DISTANCE. You will have trouble stopping the truck like you are used to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you need a new Proportioning Valve, THAT IS WHAT I DO. I locate antique/obsolete auto parts. IF GM says the part is no longer available, get the Original GM part number from you local dealer and give it to me. I'll see if I can find one for you.
Please be carful with this thing. You are cutting your braking by about 40%. Good Luck...
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