Braking Issue
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From: Magnolia NJ
Braking Issue Vehicle: 1999 Pontiac Trans Am
I've noticed that when I get my vehicle up to a high speed (80 MPH or Faster) that it has a hard time coming to a complete stop quickly. It almost feels likes my brakes are skipping or not catching with the rotors. The pedal is tight and really doesn't have any play. When I press it all the way to the floor it keeps rolling (not stopping to potential). I don't know if I have a bad caliper, Air in the ABS system, need new brake pads or etc. The pads are only about a year old. The rotors seem in good shape not scored. I havn't touched the fluid since I bought the car about 2 years ago, so that could be a potential problem.
(I had my buddy take me for a ride in his car and brake fast and it almost comes to a complete stop in no time, where as mine takes longer) Just seeing if anyone had this problem and how they resolved it!!
I've noticed that when I get my vehicle up to a high speed (80 MPH or Faster) that it has a hard time coming to a complete stop quickly. It almost feels likes my brakes are skipping or not catching with the rotors. The pedal is tight and really doesn't have any play. When I press it all the way to the floor it keeps rolling (not stopping to potential). I don't know if I have a bad caliper, Air in the ABS system, need new brake pads or etc. The pads are only about a year old. The rotors seem in good shape not scored. I havn't touched the fluid since I bought the car about 2 years ago, so that could be a potential problem.
(I had my buddy take me for a ride in his car and brake fast and it almost comes to a complete stop in no time, where as mine takes longer) Just seeing if anyone had this problem and how they resolved it!!
With warped rotors you would feel the shake whenever you tried to brake at high speed. I'd like to see what people have to say, because my car's brakes feel weaker than I think they should.
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From: MASS
My brake pedal doesnt go anywhere near the floor no matter how hard you push it. Are you sure they are bled correctly? Did you disconnect anything when you did the brakes? Make sure the reservoir is filled...any lights on? Is the ABS engaging?
Sounds like a hydraulic issue to me. I would check the fluid level in the MC first and follow up with a fluid flush. Also, have you recently driven the car hard, or encountered a panic stop situation? Pad glazing over is also a possibility.
