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Hummer H3For the Hummer driver who wants the rugged look and off road capabilities of the Hummer, but in a smaller size and with a more fuel economy friendly engine.
Ok, l am not a mechanic in any way, shape or form. I am currently single and have never done any mechanical work, so this has been a challenge. As far as the rim's, yes they are after market. I bought my Hummer in October as is. I had the brakes changed in November and last month I tackled the radiator thinking it would be easy. After all, it was a 6 minute video on Youtube😁 6 hours later I accomplished my first radiator job! Now this has been a nightmare.
I never felt anything out of order. I was on a dirt road and it locked up.
Now I have been working on this for 3 days. My caliper cap fell out. So brake fluid leaked. I was told to put the cap back in and bleed the brakes. Is there a trick to getting this cap back on?
I just want my Hummer back! Day 5 and still on blocks😭 I have ordered a new caliper. The parking pin on the other side is broke. I have completely removed it. I live in Kansas and have never used my parking brake. I have been told both ways, one/ if I never use it than just leave it out and 2/ it must be put back in that it will mess up my entire brake system. I am trying to do this right and not jeopardize any future problems, but i am 3o miles from any mechanic or autoparts store and on foot. I'm so close...yet, so far.
Just buy a new brake caliper. No sense in trying to rebuild that one.
Under $80 @ AutoZone or Advance Auto Parts.
Make sure to order/buy the correct side.
Thank you for all your help! Replaced the caliper and managed to put it all together. Other than the studs were too short and I had to go get longer ones, it is all put back together. But, oh the message panel is lit up like a Christmas tree. ABS, Stability system failed, my brake light is constantly on and check brake fluid. Which is full.
So you were driving down the road and the rear end locked up? Are you sure it wasn't the diff that locked up? I have seen that before.
If its back together is it drivable?
Last edited by rockhound; Feb 8, 2020 at 03:38 PM.
Where did you find the caliper mounting bolts for the rear? I have found the GM part number (gm11589201) for them but everywhere including the dealer days it’s discontinued. They have the front caliper mounting bolts but not the rear. I broke off the bolt and now I’m stuck.
Where did you find the caliper mounting bolts for the rear? I have found the GM part number (gm11589201) for them but everywhere including the dealer days it’s discontinued. They have the front caliper mounting bolts but not the rear. I broke off the bolt and now I’m stuck.
Please discontinue digging up old threads to tack a question on the end.
