Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 11:11:09 -0300 From: Dexter J <lamealameadingdongnopsamlamelame.org> Subject: Re: Name that Braking 'thang..
Salutations: danny wrote: > > Dexter J wrote: > > > > 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. > > -- Well thanks brother Danny - nice to know I'm not alone at least.. Yeah - my anti-lock light comes on after cornering too, so that's likely the wheel sensor on yours too (it's appearently a loose ring on the CV joint in the rubber boot).. Still, wish I understood what was going on with the peddle though.. It cycled at a bad moment the other day and while it didn't tap the car in front of me - it was unnerving moving that inch or two... If you ever get it sorted out and someone can explain it to you - I'd dearly love to know if it's just the system or something more exciting.. I'll do the same if I ever get it seen to.. -- J Dexter - webmaster - http://www.dexterdyne.org/ all tunes - no cookies no subscription no weather no ads no news no phone in - RealAudio 8+ Required - all the Time Radio Free Dexterdyne Top Tune o'be-do-da-day Kurt Swinghammer - You Turn Me On I' a Radio http://www.dexterdyne.org/888/136.RAM
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