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Old 03-06-2010, 06:31 PM
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I upgraded to C5 Brakes and rotors. When I really lay into them it feels like the ABS kicks in. I never experianced that before this upgrade. Am I ok or should I check out the system. And I mean really pushing hard on the pedal.

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rotors could be warped or pads not bedded fully. feels kind of like a pulsing/vibrating?
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Originally Posted by therealcreeper
rotors could be warped or pads not bedded fully. feels kind of like a pulsing/vibrating?
Kind of a fade feel no real pulse like ABS in the rain. I may go around and do one more bleed. I fully flushed the system when I upgraded and may have missed a bubble or two. Doubtful but possible.
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ABS kicks in when tires lose traction. More stopping power = faster your tires would lose traction = ABS kicks in quicker. Not sure if that's what the problem is your having or not, but it would make sense if it was ABS. What kind of tires do you have up front?
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Do you get a Low-Trac light when you feel the pulsing?

Also easily overlooked, check out your tie rod ends. I had a bad one on my old thunderbird, I would hit the brakes, it it would shake like crazy.


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