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general 2002 s-10 question - 9/10/2007 4:13:25 PM

reds_21

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i have two general questions that hopefully someone can answer for me

i have a 2002 chevy s-10, 3 door, 6 cylinder vortec engine, 5 speed manual transmission, 2 WD.

1st question:
not too long ago, i replaced the front brakes on the truck (disk brakes). when i bought the brakes the auto part store kept saying "make sure you bleed the brakes". the only question i have to this is where the heck is the bleeder valve?iv'e been driving on these brakes for a year now and i never had any problems. i realize bleeding your brakes is very important but can anyone explain to me where this valve exactly is or even better, does someone have a picture they can share with me on to there this valve is? when i was doing the brakes i even calle dthe auto parts store and they kept telling me wherre it was but i could not see it. can anyone shed some light on this valve for me???

2nd question:
when i was doing routine maintenance on my truck, i replaced the air filter, oil, oil filter. upon looking in the auto part store part locator, it stated that i needed a PCV valve and it gave me a model number of valve that i needed. once buying this, i have yet to find where it goes. ive asked the dealership, and they say it has to be around the valve cover. i figured that but i cannot find one. i have searched in a manual and i can't see specifics on to where it is located. can anyone help me with the location of this?? pictures????

thanks
reds_21

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RE: general 2002 s-10 question - 10/2/2007 3:09:36 PM

sickvortech1

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hello the bleeder nipples/ valve are located on the backside of the front roters, they are useually coverd with a small black rubber cap to keep debrie out. the bleeders are on the brake calipper opposit the brake line. it takes a small wrench to open them. just because you replaced the brake pads you dont always have to bleed the lines. just make sure you have the right amount of brake fluid in the brake resevare.

< Message edited by sickvortech1 -- 10/4/2007 12:10:58 PM >

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RE: general 2002 s-10 question - 10/4/2007 10:48:38 AM

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If you don't disconnect the brake linkes and you simply pull the caliper off and change the rotor and the pads, you should have to unless you brake the line. If you zip tied up the caliper and didn't let it hang by the brake like you should be in good shape.
Just make sure that if you go this way that you pump your brake pedal a few times till it becomes firm again and your off.

Now on to question two:
The PCV valve is on the driver's side on the valve cover. It has a rubber hose going to it. You just pull it out and the pcv will be on the end of it. Here is a picture of what it should look like (bare in mind that this is a camaro but it will give you idea of kinda what to look for):

Please keep in mind that this is not exactly what it will look like and its all I could find and thought this would at least give you an idea of what your looking for. DO NOT WORRY ABOUT A. THE B IS WHAT YOUR LOOKING FOR. You are just looking for a hose on the driverside valve cover.

Hope this helps ya out. Zach

< Message edited by muddyblaze -- 10/4/2007 11:17:17 AM >

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RE: general 2002 s-10 question - 10/4/2007 12:20:08 PM

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hi muddyblaze, hope you enjoy the chevy forum as mutch as i do. got a quiestion on your replie, more or less - you have (you should have unless you brake the line) did you mean you should'nt or should not have to unless you brake the lines.

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RE: general 2002 s-10 question - 10/4/2007 12:25:02 PM

muddyblaze

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Shouldn't have to bleed the system. Thanks man for catching that. Yeah I am new here. I just posted in the new members area, it explains about this very thing. I own a blazer, basically an S-10 with an extra seat and a covered bed.lol. So I look forward to workin with ya and helping out any way I can. I have a wealth of knowledge upstairs but have problems with the acess sometimes.lol. Thanks again Zach.

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You Need Pulled Out and You Drive A What?
Big ol' Tires $500, Tow Strap and Winch $1,200, Lift Kit 1,500, Pullin' A Jeep Out of A Puddle: Priceless.
The PBR Is A Real Mans Sport!!

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