Pulsing brake pedal/ no brakes
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Hi everyone,
I bought a 2005 civic about a week and a half ago and haven't had any problems until this morning.
When braking lightly the brakes will work but under heavier braking (not panic braking just regular medium to hard braking) the pedal will start to pulse and get hard and then the brakes will feel like they are locking up (I don't think they actually are because of how big the stopping distance is when it happens).
The rotors look like they are in good condition (smooth with no obvious warping) although I am far from an expert.
I am currently leaning toward thinking it's an ABS issue but the ABS light is not on.
Any Ideas?
Thanks in advance
I bought a 2005 civic about a week and a half ago and haven't had any problems until this morning.
When braking lightly the brakes will work but under heavier braking (not panic braking just regular medium to hard braking) the pedal will start to pulse and get hard and then the brakes will feel like they are locking up (I don't think they actually are because of how big the stopping distance is when it happens).
The rotors look like they are in good condition (smooth with no obvious warping) although I am far from an expert.
I am currently leaning toward thinking it's an ABS issue but the ABS light is not on.
Any Ideas?
Thanks in advance
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Re: Pulsing brake pedal/ no brakes
When braking lightly the brakes will work but under heavier braking (not panic braking just regular medium to hard braking) the pedal will start to pulse and get hard and then the brakes will feel like they are locking up (I don't think they actually are because of how big the stopping distance is when it happens).
The rotors look like they are in good condition (smooth with no obvious warping) although I am far from an expert. I am currently leaning toward thinking it's an ABS issue but the ABS light is not on. Any Ideas?
Thanks in advance
The rotors look like they are in good condition (smooth with no obvious warping) although I am far from an expert. I am currently leaning toward thinking it's an ABS issue but the ABS light is not on. Any Ideas?
Thanks in advance
Any noticeable grooves or wear spots on rotors? How many miles on rotors and pads?
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Re: Pulsing brake pedal/ no brakes
I am currently leaning toward thinking it's an ABS issue but the ABS light is not on.
Then recheck.
Actually rotors don't warp:
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Re: Pulsing brake pedal/ no brakes
Your experience and knowledge is far greater than mine. I'm just going by what I have read on several various articles:
http://www.hendonpub.com/resources/a...etails?id=1787
http://www.brakeandfrontend.com/warped-rotors-myth/
Includes warping but, good article: http://www.autotrackdaymonthly.com/i...-warped-rotors
http://www.hendonpub.com/resources/a...etails?id=1787
http://www.brakeandfrontend.com/warped-rotors-myth/
Includes warping but, good article: http://www.autotrackdaymonthly.com/i...-warped-rotors