Having a problem with my brakes
04-29-2010, 10:46 AM
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Having a problem with my brakes I posted this in the "suspension and brakes" section the other day, but didn't really get any answers.
Every now and then when I brake, the brake pedal gets REALLY stiff. So much that I can't press it, and the car pulls to the left like CRAZY! I then let off the pedal and reapply it, and everything is usually fine. My abs inop light is also on, and it only happens when that light comes on.
Are one of my brakes not working, or what does this sound like?
Every now and then when I brake, the brake pedal gets REALLY stiff. So much that I can't press it, and the car pulls to the left like CRAZY! I then let off the pedal and reapply it, and everything is usually fine. My abs inop light is also on, and it only happens when that light comes on.
Are one of my brakes not working, or what does this sound like?
04-29-2010, 11:45 AM
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yeah the ABS sensor on your hub is bad, or the hub itself needs to be replaced. you can get the hub with the abs module for $90 at pepboys and it takes about half hour to swap out.
nearly every time the abs sensor goes bad its because the hub has leaked grease onto it.
nearly every time the abs sensor goes bad its because the hub has leaked grease onto it.
04-29-2010, 12:01 PM
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When is the last time you changed your brakes?
If you did them recently or have in the past...did you apply the grease to the ''sliders'' on the caliper bracket?
It sounds like the left one is getting stuck or only going ''in'' and "out" to a certain point as where the other side is fully engaging and disengaging. I would look at those and make sure they go in all the way and all the way out. I would apply a generous amount of grease to them if not.
Good luck.
If you did them recently or have in the past...did you apply the grease to the ''sliders'' on the caliper bracket?
It sounds like the left one is getting stuck or only going ''in'' and "out" to a certain point as where the other side is fully engaging and disengaging. I would look at those and make sure they go in all the way and all the way out. I would apply a generous amount of grease to them if not.
Good luck.
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04-29-2010, 12:26 PM
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When is the time you changed your brakes?
If you did them recently or have in the past...did you apply the grease to the ''sliders'' on the caliper bracket?
It sounds like the left one is getting stuck or only going ''in'' and out to a certain point as where the other is fully engaging and disengaging. I would look at those and make sure they go in all the way and all the way out. I would apply a generous amount to them if not.
Good luck.
If you did them recently or have in the past...did you apply the grease to the ''sliders'' on the caliper bracket?
It sounds like the left one is getting stuck or only going ''in'' and out to a certain point as where the other is fully engaging and disengaging. I would look at those and make sure they go in all the way and all the way out. I would apply a generous amount to them if not.
Good luck.
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Same **** happened to me and that was the fix. Had to take a BFH to the slider and pound the **** outa it. It started to turn so I took a vice and PB blaster and slowly worked it (spun it) till it came out.
Once the grease is applied push it in and out while turning it at the same time to ''smooth'' out any rough spots and to ensure it doesn't get hung up on any more material.
It doesn't really sound like the ABS module.
Once the grease is applied push it in and out while turning it at the same time to ''smooth'' out any rough spots and to ensure it doesn't get hung up on any more material.
It doesn't really sound like the ABS module.
04-29-2010, 12:31 PM
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When is the time you changed your brakes?
If you did them recently or have in the past...did you apply the grease to the ''sliders'' on the caliper bracket?
It sounds like the left one is getting stuck or only going ''in'' and out to a certain point as where the other is fully engaging and disengaging. I would look at those and make sure they go in all the way and all the way out. I would apply a generous amount to them if not.
Good luck.
If you did them recently or have in the past...did you apply the grease to the ''sliders'' on the caliper bracket?
It sounds like the left one is getting stuck or only going ''in'' and out to a certain point as where the other is fully engaging and disengaging. I would look at those and make sure they go in all the way and all the way out. I would apply a generous amount to them if not.
Good luck.
I had sticking slider pins on my left front caliper, so bad that I had to heat up the caliper bracket to get the pins out. Fix I did was all new rotors, new slider pins, synthetic grease, and new bads. No more issues.
Bad Company does have a point.
04-29-2010, 12:32 PM
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I would say jack up the front and free spin the wheel to see. Only way to really find out.
I had sticking slider pins on my left front caliper, so bad that I had to heat up the caliper bracket to get the pins out. Fix I did was all new rotors, new slider pins, synthetic grease, and new bads. No more issues.
Bad Company does have a point.
I had sticking slider pins on my left front caliper, so bad that I had to heat up the caliper bracket to get the pins out. Fix I did was all new rotors, new slider pins, synthetic grease, and new bads. No more issues.
Bad Company does have a point.
Take the whole piece apart and inspect.
Do it right, once.
04-29-2010, 12:35 PM
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I don't believe spinning the wheel will solve anything. The slider is stuck to the point where the brake pad is the ''thickest'', so it will only go in and out that far but still able to be spun freely.
Take the whole piece apart and inspect.
Do it right, once.
Take the whole piece apart and inspect.
Do it right, once.
, then again you are probably better off doing a full inspection as bad stated.
04-29-2010, 01:00 PM
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Damn, thanks for the replies guys. I actually had a member on here do an entire brake job, i.e. new rotors and pads about 4 or so months ago. I don't remember using any grease at all when we replaced everything. Think pepboys could look at it with their free brake check and tell me what's up?
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Damn, thanks for the replies guys. I actually had a member on here do an entire brake job, i.e. new rotors and pads about 4 or so months ago. I don't remember using any grease at all when we replaced everything. Think pepboys could look at it with their free brake check and tell me what's up?
Grease is cheap.
04-30-2010, 11:12 AM
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Damn, thanks for the replies guys. I actually had a member on here do an entire brake job, i.e. new rotors and pads about 4 or so months ago. I don't remember using any grease at all when we replaced everything. Think pepboys could look at it with their free brake check and tell me what's up?
Grease wise, I greased the slider pins, and the areas that had contact with the placement brakets. Have had no sqeaks/noises in 6 months and I drive my SS just as much as my Z71.