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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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brakes??

ok not sure what the deal is but my brake pedal is hard and its like i have no brakes.... it dose this at first start.. and after it has sat for a while.... but after a few min of driveing it stops.... can you guys help??? thanks
 
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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I'd bet you need a new vacuum pump ...
 
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 09:10 PM
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That's what my VP was doing before it died
 
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 09:28 PM
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damn it! water pump last week now vp..... she must no i was looking at a dmax for a new dd..... but its ok traded my 91 mustang for a 99 ranger
 
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 09:44 PM
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You think a D max would be better ?What keeps GM parts from wearing out ?...
 
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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I don't think Rick was making a joke.....

He was getting at the point of trading one set of problems for another. Everything wears out over time and just buying a different truck may get you a few more miles before you have to start fixing it.

Have you ever done a water pump on a Duramax? The 01-05's aren't bad (still more time consuming than a 7.3L by far), but the 06-current are a NIGHTMARE. I mean, when you have to take out the starter to change a water pump, that is stupid.
 
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You think a D max would be better ?What keeps GM parts from wearing out ?...
no not at all.. right now my 96 is my dd... makes it hard to fix what i need to working concrete 6 days a week.. so was looking at a dmax for a dd while i wix my ps... but dont care for the chevy body style... i love my obs ps..... and got it a little brother.. lol goy a 99 ranger to let my ps rest a little... and get the almost 6 grand of goodies i got on her
 
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