New Brake Problem???

[F1_80s_90s]

Originally Posted by fendstrat4

My truck did the same thing the other morning. Was leaving the neighboorhood and i didn't notice that the E brake light was still on. The first time I stopped it was like the brakes were skipping. I put the E brake on and off a few times but the light would not go off. Pulled back into my driveway and turned the truck off and then back on again and everything was working normal again. it hasn't done it since so I haven't taken it in...but I do have factory rims so i know that's not the problem. Any help would be great...

thanks,

I would at least print out a few pages of the TSB NTB06-040 to the dealer. Tell them that your brake issue matches the description of this TSB. I think if they follow this procedure, they could come up with a code (DTC C1179).

[FL_Crushin]

I've had a very similar problem. However it has happened a few times. It's not so much a grinding noise, but it is like the brakes catch and the pedal goes a bit too far and you hit the brakes too hard. You hear a sound like the spring on the pedal is catching on something. The pedal feel gets all messed up and you have to turn the truck off to get rid of the problem. You still have pressure since the pedal won't go to the floor. It won't make the sound when you aren't moving and pumping the brakes, just when you are coming to a stop. I've been waiting for it to happen again, so I can take it in while the lights (brake, slip, and VDC) come on and I don't shut it off. Those bozos seem not to be able to figure anything out unless it is in the midst of a problem. If anyone knows what the real problem is, let me know.

[esMada]

I had the same brake problem in May. They had to re-program the VDC control unit. No problems ever since.

[macel15]

Originally Posted by FL_Crushin

I've had a very similar problem. However it has happened a few times. It's not so much a grinding noise, but it is like the brakes catch and the pedal goes a bit too far and you hit the brakes too hard. You hear a sound like the spring on the pedal is catching on something. The pedal feel gets all messed up and you have to turn the truck off to get rid of the problem. You still have pressure since the pedal won't go to the floor. It won't make the sound when you aren't moving and pumping the brakes, just when you are coming to a stop. I've been waiting for it to happen again, so I can take it in while the lights (brake, slip, and VDC) come on and I don't shut it off. Those bozos seem not to be able to figure anything out unless it is in the midst of a problem. If anyone knows what the real problem is, let me know.

Computer needs to be reprogram. Code is C1179.

[bigwhitearmada]

Hi everyone. I am new to this site after it was told to me. I have a 2004 Armada and had the same problem with my brakes also. Once i turned it off and started it back up, it has worked fine. I have another problem when i put my truck in gear, it makes a loud sound like the gears are going to fall out. Anyone else had that problem?

[Pops]

Welcome to the Club!!!!

The Gears Sound you're talking about, is that when pulling it out of "Park" while parked on slight slope??

[Indy Archy Guy]

All of this sounds very familiar. We have an '04 Armada LE with factory rims. It happens pretty frequently where we will drive it and the brakes will grind heavy, the light comes on, etc. We turn it off, it resets itself... Took it to the dealership and again no code or visible issues found.

They tell us there is nothing they can do. We have 80% of brakes/rotors left.

Baffling!!!

[BlakSpyda]

Welcome to CA Indy Archy Guy!

Next time it happens, ask them to flash or reset the BCM. That should take care of it!