How do you get a stuck parking brake out of a Chevy Silverado?

To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release. Slowly pull your foot up off the parking brake pedal.

How does the parking brake work on a Chevy Silverado?

This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (1999-2006). When you press down on the parking brake pedal inside of your Silverado, a cable connected to the rear parking brake shoes moves the shoes against the brake rotor.

How to make parking brake adjustments in a GMC Sierra?

Release the pedal by pressing the pedal downwards with your foot. This automatically adjusts the parking brake cables to eliminate the slack the cables have. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 three times to successfully adjust your GMC Sierra’s parking brakes.

What kind of brakes does a 2001 Chevy Silverado have?

The Silverado name replaced the C/K-series monikers altogether in 1999. The 2001 Silverado was available with a multitude of engines and drivetrains, from the base model 1500 to the 3500HD. The anti-lock brake system on the 2001 Silverado was responsible for monitoring all four wheels and the brake system.

What was the ABS system on a 2001 Chevy Silverado?

The 2001 Silverado was available with a multitude of engines and drivetrains, from the base model 1500 to the 3500HD. The anti-lock brake system on the 2001 Silverado was responsible for monitoring all four wheels and the brake system. An ABS trouble light will appear on your dashboard if there is a malfunction in the ABS system.

Why is my Chevy Silverado not releasing the parking brake?

If you’re unable to release the parking brake on your Chevy Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra, Yukon, or Denali a broken parking brake cable is likely the problem. The parking brake release cable and handle are a single unit that allow you to disengage the parking brake on your Chevrolet or GMC truck.

When to replace the parking brake release cable?

Replacing this cable will avoid this situation and insure you can release your parking brake. Replaces Part# 15226272 and 924-305 – A direct replacement for the factory parking brake release cable on Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Tahoe, Suburban, Avalanche, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali.

Can a parking brake cable fail on a Tahoe?

Overtime the factory cable on your Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra or Yukon can fail, leaving your parking brake stuck on. Replacing this cable will avoid this situation and insure you can release your parking brake.

How do you replace parking brake shoe on Chevy Silverado?

The parking brake shoe has been removed. Slide the parking brake shoe around and over the hub. Find the metal clip again and place the inner side of the shoe against the inner side of the metal clip. This locks the shoe against the backing plate keeping it from moving forward when the emergency brake is applied.