the rear brakes lock up and tend to skid, especially the right rear. the entire system has been replaced,drums.shoes, backing plates.etc. stopping distance as increased . slow (long) applications do ok, but quick application of the brakes makes the ABS work thus the tires feel like they are jumping
Not wanting to be too general but at least trying to help I would suggest
looking under the back end, and specifically at the rear backing plates
and to the insides of the rear wheels, to see if you notice any fluids
dripping. If these are drum brakes, then you could very well have either
a wheel cylinder leaking brake fluid, causing the brake shoe linings to swell
up, or it could be a leaking axle seal, allowing differential gear lube out,
which will also cause the linings to swell, and minor braking will cause
that particular side to lock up.
If this vehicle has rear disk brakes, or was just recently changed from
rear drum brakes to rear disk brakes, it is possible that the proportioning
valve in the brake line was not changed to match with the disk setup.
Drum brakes operate at approximately ten pounds per square inch pressure (10 PSI)
whereas disk units operate at a lower pressure of about 2 PSI.
Just some things to look at. Some brake fluids have no smell, others
are very distinctive in odor, and differential gear lube has a very
distinct odor...not hard to miss once you've smelled it.
Posted on Jun 25, 2008
my speedometer is stuck or not working on my chevy cav 2005 a mechanic says it is a sensor where can i find it and fix it my self or is it possibly a fuse? help anyone? please..
1998 cavalier speedo jumps from 0 to100 when driving down the road and the nexted time its ok
If your odometer is working and your speedo needle doesnt indicate correctly then your problem is the stepper motor in the cluster. I have repaired a lot of instrument clusters....cost is 105.00
Posted on Nov 28, 2008
New information:
In my previous request for help I said that my headlights are working; however, the passenger's side high beam is not working. When I start up the car the DRL light and headlight (on the dashboard) click and then flash. The headlight light then goes out but the DRL flashes on the dashboard while I am driving. The dimmers work fine.No daytime running lights and only one high beam, head light
HELP???
Most DRL's are controlled by a relay. The relay malfunctions after a while. Need to go to the dealer and purchase a DRL relay. Once you see what it looks like open hood and match it to the bad one, then replace. If you can not locate it the library has mechanical books for you make and model to look up location of the drl relay.
Posted on Jan 19, 2009
When I hit my brake there is a short series of about five ticking/clicking noises that sounds like it is coming from my dash, in the area of my steering wheel. The noise sounds the same as when I hit a slick spot and apply my brakes - the ABS I guess? My entire front brake system is less than six months old and my brakes are working fine.
A good friend that knows pretty much everything about cars is stumped. He drove it and checked a few things out and cannot determine the exact problem, but does think there is a bad sensor that may be triggering off my ABS system.
HELP!!!
sounds like what is happening is one of your wheel speed sensors is dropping out when you slow down and this is triggering abs unit. it would not cut abs light on because system thinks one wheel is locking up just like when you are on ice. need to read data while driving and see what is going on when it activates.
Posted on Jan 02, 2009
I have a 1998 Chevy S-10 with the 2.2 motor I bought this truck thinking it just needed a tune up.. The check engine light was on i took it to auto zone had them check the codes what they pulled was
P0141 (O2 sensor)
P0301(cylinder misfire cylinder number one)
P0140 ( O2 sensor)
With that i did not want to play hit and miss with changing everything so i took it to pep boys had them run a diagnostics on it. They said my O2 sensor is bad the number 2 fuel injector was bad and the map sensor ports needed cleaned .With that i took the truck home on the way home i noticed the truck was smoking whit smoke..I got it home and ran a compression test it passed so i changed both O2 sensors changed the number 2 fuel injector cleaned the fuel rail changed plugs wires oil and all filters ..After done the truck still runs the same and smokes(white smoke) took back to auto zone ran codes again this time 7 codes
P0122 (throttle position sensor)
P0141 (O2 sensor)
P0113 (intake air temp)
P0107 (map sensor and mass air flow sensor)
P0200 (Fuel injector circuit condition)
P0302 (cylinder misfire number 2 cylinder)
P0140 (O2 sensor)
SO my question is any one have any ideals what would cause these problems and the bigger question is anyone have a ideals on what to do to fix it????
One thing to check is the fuel pressure regulator.
If the diaphram is leaking it will cause gas to be pulled into the vacuum system causing lots of white smoke and extreme rough running.
Posted on Mar 03, 2009
how to replace water pump on 2.4litre 97 cavalier
This is a job for the dealer or cerified mechanic. The front cover and timing chain needs to be remove to access the water pump mounted behind the engine. The pump is driven by the timing chain and timing will need to be reset using special tools.
Posted on Jul 20, 2009
where is the starter on a 1998 cavalier z24
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.4L SFI DOHC 4cyl - Repair Guide
Look at the the lower end of the engine behind the radiator.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
2.2L (VIN 4) Engine
Fig. 1: Removal and installation of the starter-2.2L engine shown
Fig. 2: Remove the starter electrical connections from the back of the starter
Fig. 3: Remove the three bell-housing cover retaining bolts and ...
Fig. 4: ... remove the bell-housing cover
Fig. 5: Remove the starter support brace-to-engine bolt
Fig. 6: The starter is retained by two bolts
Fig. 7: Remove the bolts and ...
Fig. 8: ... remove the starter from the engine
Fig. 9: Note that the starter bolts are two different lengths, the longer one goes on the inside
To install:
2.3L (VIN D) and 2.4L (VIN T) Engines
Fig. 10: When installing the starter, tighten the mounting bolts to 66 ft. lbs. (90 Nm) on the 2.3L and 2.4L engines
To install:
I hope help you with this (remember rated this help) Good luck.
Posted on Oct 12, 2009
My car's anti theft system prevents me from starting my car 1 out of every 10 starts. You have to wait 10 minutes for the light to stop flashing, and then start it. Is there a way to prevent this from happening anymore?
how to get the anti-theif lightoff
Posted on Sep 25, 2010
i need the torque sequence for a 1998 chevy cavalier head
There's two engine's, your car could have, 2.2L or 2.4L. so here's both, cylinder head torque for 2.4L engine.
Step # 1
Bolt's 1 - 8 40 Ft.Lbs
Bolt's 9 - 10 30 Ft.Lbs
Step # 2
All bolt's additional 90deg.
Hope this was very helpful.
Posted on Sep 02, 2010
AC Delco 41-948 spark plug. What is the gap?
Here is the chart for the plug gaps for that plug. Glad to help.
http://www.stockwiseauto.com/product_info.php/cPath/1101_1234/products_id/317253
Posted on Oct 20, 2013
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