Buffeting brake pedal
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From: Folsom California
Buffeting brake pedal
I was experiencing buffeting in my brakes. This became even more pronounced in hot weather so I assumed I was dealing with warped rotor(s). Installed new front rotors and pads, the weather has been cool, and the damn thing still buffets. Next stop......ABS system? Any suggestions will be GREATLY appreciated. This blog has saved me THOUSANDS and I am an enthusiastic blogger as a rsult. Thanks!
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I was experiencing buffeting in my brakes. This became even more pronounced in hot weather so I assumed I was dealing with warped rotor(s). Installed new front rotors and pads, the weather has been cool, and the damn thing still buffets. Next stop......ABS system? Any suggestions will be GREATLY appreciated. This blog has saved me THOUSANDS and I am an enthusiastic blogger as a rsult. Thanks!
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 26
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From: Folsom California
The only messages I receive are the ubquitous "Service ABS" followed by "Service Active Handling", followed by "Service some-other-damn-thing". One oddity: for a week or so prior to changing the rotors and pads the E-Brake light would illuminate for a few seconds after I brought the car to a complete stop and proceeded on. I just assumed that it was some type of wear sensor ,,,,, it no longer does that.
Could really bad front end alignment affect the braking quality and cause this pulsation?
Could really bad front end alignment affect the braking quality and cause this pulsation?
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