# 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 - Can I pull this relay? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** gmc\ **Created:** [December 5, 2018, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-sierra-1500-can-i-pull-this-relay/130286 "2018-12-05T19:27:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RonSchell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/48db29/32.png) [@RonSchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonSchell)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2018, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-sierra-1500-can-i-pull-this-relay/130286/1 "2018-12-05T19:27:31Z")
I have a 1998 gmc k1500 pickup. Having trouble with inconsistent brake pressure. Is it ok to operate after I pulled the ABS relay? ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-sierra-1500-can-i-pull-this-relay/130286/2 "2018-12-05T21:53:41Z")
It should be OK with the ABS defeated. They kind-of-stunk on those trucks anyway. Just have to live with the ABS light on the dash - electrical tape could solve that! Inconsistent pressure could be an issue with the power steering pump IF the truck has hydraboost and not a vacuum booster. Of course the vacuum booster could be failing on a truck this old. ---
**Author:** ![RonSchell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/48db29/32.png) [@RonSchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonSchell)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-sierra-1500-can-i-pull-this-relay/130286/3 "2018-12-07T01:38:30Z")
Thank you, I already changed the Booster and Master Cylinder. I’ve had problems with these brakes for years. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2018, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-sierra-1500-can-i-pull-this-relay/130286/4 "2018-12-07T04:11:57Z")
Have you replaced all the rubber brake hoses? ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2018, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-sierra-1500-can-i-pull-this-relay/130286/5 "2018-12-07T14:04:37Z")
You might consider manually adjusting the rear drum brakes anytime you rotate the tires. The self-adjusters are crap and manually adjusting will help give you a high, short stroke pedal. The front calipers also tend to get sticky when the slides rust. Pulling the caliper and cleaning up and lubing the slides helps, too. I know it is a PIA to do this but the system is really only good when everything is near-brand new. It degrades rapidly from there! And I agree with @George_San_Jose1 Consider replacing all the rubber lines.