Ihave a 1997 Sunfire that has an intermittant brake problem.The brakes feel as if the ABS system is pulsating really hard - will grab 3-4 times while braking. It dosen't do it all the time but it is more common in wet weather. I have changed the front rotors, calipers, and pads. I changed the rear drums, calipers and shoes recently. Any ideas?
That is just the ABS system at work. It is supposed to prevent your wheels from locking which often makes the brake pulsate, especially in wet weather or or snow or ice. The only way to really stop this is to disable to ABS by unplugging it and removing the fuse. This will make the ABS light appear in your dash, but your brakes will stop pulsating.
It
can be issue with master cylinder or the problem is there is still some air
there in the system that has to be bleed. Or else the parts replaced are not
aligned properly/.I suggest everything back.
There
are few help links mentioned below to troubleshoot the issue.
Click
the link below and follow its procedure: -----
All types of brake problems and
repairs
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/abs-and-service-light-comes-on.html
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Brake
Fade Issue?
http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/brake-fade-issue.html
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Brake System Troubleshooting?
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Car Brakes Dragging?
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Car Brakes grabbing?
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Car Brakes Pulling?
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Hard Brake Pedal?
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Fading Sinking Brake pedal?
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Feels Like Brake pedal Pulsating
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These
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Thanks.
CAR BRAKE PROBLEMS
It
can be issue with master cylinder or the problem is there is still some air
there in the system,that has to be bleed.Or else the parts replaced are not
aligned properly/.I suggest everything back.
There
are few help links mentioned below to troubleshoot the issue.
Click
the link below and follow its procedure:-----
All types of brake problems and
repairs
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/abs-and-service-light-comes-on.html
----------
Brake
Fade Issue?
http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/brake-fade-issue.html
-----------
Brake System Troubleshooting?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/11/brake-system-troubleshooting.html
----------
Car Brake lines have no
pressure?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-brake-lines-have-no-pressure.html
------------
Car Brakes Dragging?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-brakes-dragging.html
-------------
Car Brakes grabbing?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-brakes-grabbing.html
-----------
Car Brakes Making Noise?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-brakes-making-noise.html
-------------
Car Brakes Pulling?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-brakes-pulling.html
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Pulsating Brake Pedal?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/pulsating-brake-pedal.html
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Spongy brake pedal?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/spongy-brake-pedal.html
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Hard Brake Pedal?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/hard-brake-pedal.html
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Fading Sinking Brake pedal?
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Feels Like Brake pedal Pulsating
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What is Brake Drum Bar?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/what-is-brake-drum-bar.html
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ABS light stays on but brakes
work fine?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/abs-light-stays-on-but-brakes-work-fine.html
-----------
Vibrations while braking On Chevrolet Van?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/vibrations-while-braking-on-chevrolet.html
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Dragging brakes?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/dragging-brakes.html
------------
Brake pedal stuck?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/brake-pedal-stuck.html
-----------
After replacing brake rotors and pads, brake pedal
remains on floor?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/after-replacing-brake-rotors-and-pads.html
----------
How to replace Brake Power Booster?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-replace-brake-power-booster.html
-----------
1997 Chevy Tahoe Brake lights not working?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/1997-chevy-tahoe-brake-lights-not.html
------------
How to service Drum brakes?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-service-drum-brakes.html
-----------
What type of problems usually noticed on Drum
brakes?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/what-type-of-problems-usually-noticed.html
----------
How to test Drum Brakes?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-test-drum-brakes.html
---------
Brake Bleeder Screw Function?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/brake-bleeder-screw-function.html
---------
Toyota Tundra: Parts diagram to
replace Brake Drums?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/06/toyota-tundra-parts-diagram-to-replace.html
----------
Squeak and grinding sound is heard when brakes are
applied?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/squeak-and-grinding-sound-is-heard-when.html
------------
Brake Pads Inspection on Acura
Integra?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/brake-pads-inspection-on-acura-integra.html
-------------
How to remove Brake Pads on Acura
Integra?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-remove-brake-pads-on-acura.html
--------------
How to remove Brake Disc Rotor on
Acura Integra?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-remove-brake-disc-rotor-on-acura.html
------------
Brake Caliper OVERHAUL on Acura
Integra?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/brake-caliper-overhaul-on-acura-integra.html
------------
How to remove Brake Caliper on Acura
Integra?
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How to remove Parking Brake shoes on
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How to remove Parking Brake Cable on
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http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-remove-parking-brake-cable-on.html
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Brake pedal is pulsating and vibrating?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/brake-pedal-is-pulsating-and-vibrating.html
----------
2002 Ford Windstar: Brake
Warning Light ON dash?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/06/2002-ford-windstar-brake-warning-light.html
-----------
These
details will help.
Thanks.
It
can be issue with master cylinder or the problem is there is still some air
there in the system,that has to be bleed.Or else the parts replaced are not
aligned properly/.I suggest everything back.
There
are few help links mentioned below to troubleshoot the issue.
Click
the link below and follow its procedure:-----
2002 Ford Windstar: Brake Warning
Light ON dash?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/06/2002-ford-windstar-brake-warning-light.html
-----------
Battery and brake Warning lights on
Dash
http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2012/10/battery-and-brake-warning-lights-on-dash.html
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ABS & Brake warning lights remains steady
on dash?
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All types of brake problems and
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http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/abs-and-service-light-comes-on.html
----------
Brake
Fade Issue?
http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/brake-fade-issue.html
-----------
Brake System Troubleshooting?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/11/brake-system-troubleshooting.html
----------
Car Brake lines have no
pressure?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-brake-lines-have-no-pressure.html
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Car Brakes Dragging?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-brakes-dragging.html
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Car Brakes grabbing?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-brakes-grabbing.html
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http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-brakes-making-noise.html
-------------
Car Brakes Pulling?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-brakes-pulling.html
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Pulsating Brake Pedal?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/pulsating-brake-pedal.html
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Spongy brake pedal?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/spongy-brake-pedal.html
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Hard Brake Pedal?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/hard-brake-pedal.html
------------
Fading Sinking Brake pedal?
http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/fading-sinking-brake-pedal.html
-------------
Feels Like Brake pedal Pulsating
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/06/feels-like-brake-pedal-pulsating.html
-------------
What is Brake Drum Bar?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/what-is-brake-drum-bar.html
------------
ABS light stays on but brakes
work fine?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/abs-light-stays-on-but-brakes-work-fine.html
-----------
Vibrations while braking On Chevrolet Van?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/vibrations-while-braking-on-chevrolet.html
-----------
Dragging brakes?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/dragging-brakes.html
------------
Brake pedal stuck?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/brake-pedal-stuck.html
-----------
After replacing brake rotors and pads, brake pedal
remains on floor?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/after-replacing-brake-rotors-and-pads.html
----------
How to replace Brake Power Booster?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-replace-brake-power-booster.html
-----------
1997 Chevy Tahoe Brake lights not working?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/1997-chevy-tahoe-brake-lights-not.html
------------
How to service Drum brakes?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-service-drum-brakes.html
-----------
What type of problems usually noticed on Drum
brakes?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/what-type-of-problems-usually-noticed.html
----------
How to test Drum Brakes?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-test-drum-brakes.html
---------
Brake Bleeder Screw Function?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/brake-bleeder-screw-function.html
---------
Toyota Tundra: Parts diagram to
replace Brake Drums?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/06/toyota-tundra-parts-diagram-to-replace.html
----------
Squeak and grinding sound is heard when brakes are
applied?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/squeak-and-grinding-sound-is-heard-when.html
------------
Brake Pads Inspection on Acura
Integra?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/brake-pads-inspection-on-acura-integra.html
-------------
How to remove Brake Pads on Acura
Integra?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-remove-brake-pads-on-acura.html
--------------
How to remove Brake Disc Rotor on
Acura Integra?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-remove-brake-disc-rotor-on-acura.html
------------
Brake Caliper OVERHAUL on Acura
Integra?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/brake-caliper-overhaul-on-acura-integra.html
------------
How to remove Brake Caliper on Acura
Integra?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-remove-brake-caliper-on-acura.html
------------
How to remove Parking Brake shoes on
Acura Integra?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-remove-parking-brake-shoes-on.html
-----------
How to remove Parking Brake Cable on
Acura Integra?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-remove-parking-brake-cable-on.html
-------------
Brake pedal is pulsating and vibrating?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/brake-pedal-is-pulsating-and-vibrating.html
----------
These details will help.
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