Brakes unresponsive
#1
Brakes unresponsive
So first they completely stopped working, had to run into a pile of snow to stop. Now they keep feeling weird...kinda like there sticking I guess but it's similar to the feeling I got when it completely stopped working so it majority concerns me. I'm thinking the abs module, maybe a brake line is clogging? I can't think of anything for sure so any input helps thanks.
#2
I remember your earlier post. Have the brakes been serviced lately? Any unusual wear on them? Are the calipers free to move? Have they been bled? If so how? Apparently the ABS system can be finicky with regard to how they are bled.
#3
Calipers are brand new a.c. Delco profesional and yea I bled them by myself...they work fine but I can see why that could be the problem. And the pads are low and squeak really loud, they aren't close to bare yet but my next investment is the pads and rotors. Almost feels like the pads are getting jamed or something but I can't see that happening.
#4
Calipers are brand new a.c. Delco profesional and yea I bled them by myself...they work fine but I can see why that could be the problem. And the pads are low and squeak really loud, they aren't close to bare yet but my next investment is the pads and rotors. Almost feels like the pads are getting jamed or something but I can't see that happening.
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Because brakes are obviously so important, it is worth the effort to check that everything is operating properly; e.g. the pins on which the calipers slide are lubricated, the bolts that attach the brake caliper bracket to the steering knuckle, the calipers to the bracket, the rotors are aligned to the wheel and the wheel is aligned to the axle.You can also check if depressing the brake pedal compresses the caliper.
#10
Depending on what you call meat left on them,
With the loud squealing you say you have it's a cause for concern.
If pads have the wear warning pegs and they are causing the squealing by contacting the rotors the pads are wore out,
IF pad facing is riveted on usually just somewhere under a 1/4 to 3/16 of a inch the rivets maybe contacting the rotors.
With glue on pads at 3/16 or less if the pads are binding you pose the risk of facing peeling off and becoming metal to metal.