[s-cars] brake system problem
Mike Claire
mike.claire at gmail.com
Thu May 12 08:39:35 EDT 2005
I bet you have a bad brake servo. Ask me how I know....
Mike
On 5/11/05, qbrian at ptd.net <qbrian at ptd.net> wrote:
>
> im hoping for help diagnosing, and a suggested repair if you think you know
> the problem.
>
> its a frighteningly fast vibrating,pulsating mess of a pedal travel. feels
> as though the abs is actuating the whole way down.
>
> the pads all around should be in good shape considering time. but the(e-
> brake) brake warning light is now on.
>
> interestingly enough, if i come to a complete stop, then press&hold the
> pedal down with authority, the symptoms will clear temporarily.
>
> also, theres an audible hiss the fist inch of pedal travel back upwards.
>
> could i possibly have a leak that tainted the system with air or water?
>
> i experienced similar in my 5000, but thanks to the nifty abs defeat switch
> my s dissapointingly lacks, i was able to ignore the problem that
> maraculously cured itself.
>
> its said that timing is everything, and this is no exception. as i was
> potentially driving to viginia so i could have both my 4k&urS at carlisle
> next weekend.
>
> say; sa-da-tay and feel okay...thanks for any help, -brian
>
> _______________________________________________
> S-CAR-List mailing list
> S-CAR-List at audifans.com
> http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/s-car-list
>
More information about the S-CAR-List
mailing list