Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 14:39:43 +0100 From: danny <dannynopsamia-esprezzo.com> Subject: Re: Name that Braking 'thang..
Dexter J wrote: > > Salutations: > > Hey folks - without becoming overly paranoid here as it's been going on for > about 70,000km - I have had an issue with my brake system that I can't > completely pin down.. Indeed - it may be nothing and I'll be hung if I'll > wander into a brake shop and ask about it without really knowing what I'm > asking about.. > > While I have the obligatory loose Anti-Lock ring happening on one side so > that it shows me an anti-lock light every so often - it (the anti-lock > system) has been performing perfectly and without problems through two > winters.. Really had to use a snow bank once this season in a ice storm and > it slowed down AND steered as advertised.. I've not had much good to say > about anti-lock - but it was eye-opening when I really needed it.. > > However - I have noticed that every so often the peddle goes hard, then > gives a bit and then kicks in as per normal.. I get an instant where the > peddle is going down and the brake changes rotor grip in one short quick > cycle.. > > It feels like an anti-lock action with out the buck as the peddle goes > stiff then lightly gives and settles down.. But it seems to be happen > without an associated triggering slippery road.. > > I think I'm looking for a master cylinder related item - but it could also > be a weird anti-lock thing (which I'm afraid to say I don't know much > about).. So - as always - any 9000 experiences would be welcomed before I > dip into the donor recruiting budget.. > Can't help, but mine (1990 9000 2.3) does exactly the same. On the odd occasion the brake pedal goes hard when depressed, I release and reapply and all is well. I also have the intermittent ABS fault - usually comes on when I turn a corner, so I assumed it was a wheel sensor. -- Regards, Danny http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site) http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service) swap Z for above characters in email address to reply
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