[HuskerDiesel]

so i had my truck in for the low-sulfur furl PCM update the other day and while the tech had my truck plugged in, he mentioned to me that my tire size was not calibrated for into the ABS. this was total news to me. I noticed that my brakes have been "spongy" for a while and asked him about it. He put the correct tire size in and a 300% increase in brake sensitivity. It was like night and day, very similar to replacing the pads. it was great. Has anyone else heard of this?? if not, go in for the update, it was awesome.

 

[ob_1jr]

I have heard of it. that's what my dealer says they do to program for bigger tires. they fool the system and tell it that they changed one of the abs components. My brakes seem to be good...what size tires did you go to?

 

[HuskerDiesel]

i have had a set of 285/75-16's on since day 1, and switch back and fourth between my 305/50-20's... the only reason i thought of my brakes not being 100% was that i drove a stock 06 and about locked them up by habit of the force i was using, so i mentioned something to my tech. the brakes are significantly better than before, you should have your calibrated to see if there is a difference.

 

[EROC]

This is great info guys!
Just got back from a trip with the cattle trailer and the "spongy" brake issue was my only complanit on the new truck.
Installed 285/70/17 and never even considered the brakes being effected.

Called local Chevy dealer and, theyve never done one before, but he knows it can be done.
Goes in tomorrow and I think the service manager at Bell & Howard Chevy is now a new member :rof


Thanks again guys!!!!!!!!!:drink

Eric

 

[Monster truck]

Do you guys think the same will work on my 96 1500? its got 35s and flinstone brakes.

 

[HuskerDiesel]

can this tire size correction be done by any other means that taking it to a dealer?? i need mine done again, and not real sure i want to pay for it!

 

[kowekiller]

Runnin To Bunnin did mine for 40" plus did the brakes as well.I got so sick of staring at the ABS light.Some odd tire size later and good to go.We must have played with it for a hour!

 

[2004duramaxLB7]

wonder if it would fix the ABS brake pulsing that happens to me right before i come to a complete stop. it feels like a 1 sec delay in braking. Anyone else have this problem?

 

[Buck]

some of your guys problumes might be sloved by replacing your power strearing fuild. check this thread out.

* side note when i went to 285's and put my PPE on i changed the tire size on it and my ABS light never came on and it works just as well as it did with stock tires. however even with only 285's the overall performance of the brakes is down compared to stock 245's. I believe the Quad has the tire size adjust option as well.*

 

[techinny]

What is this update you speak of?

 

[techinny]

2004duramaxLB7, Your problem is probably a bad wheel sensor or tone ring on the bearing. This causes the computer to think you have a wheel locking up and is activating the anti-locks.

 

[2004duramaxLB7]

2004duramaxLB7, Your problem is probably a bad wheel sensor or tone ring on the bearing. This causes the computer to think you have a wheel locking up and is activating the anti-locks.

thanks, ill have to give those a try.

 

[diesel rookie]

Mor eabout the low sulfur pcm update? I haven't heard of this until now I also have an 05 was wondering if it's something I need to do? Thanks