ABS & Brake System Faults Analysis Cases

Comprehensive analysis of ABS system failures and general brake system problems.

Improving Ride Quality on 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The owner recently purchased a used 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 Extended Cab that has been lifted between 4 to 6 inches. They were unaware of the rough ...
Chevrolet Silverado suspension
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Brake System Failure with Hard Pedal and Smoke
1995 Buick Regal
The owner of a 1995 Buick Regal reports that after replacing the master cylinder, ABS, rotors, and brake cylinders, the brake pedal becomes hard, and ...
brake_system hard_pedal smoking_tires
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Brake Issues in 1984 Toyota Van LE
1984 Toyota Van LE
The owner of a 1984 Toyota Van LE reports persistent brake issues despite several repairs. The front brake pads and rear shoes have been replaced, and...
Toyota brake system equalizer valve
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2005 Nissan Altima Vibration During Highway Driving
2005 Nissan Altima
The owner reports experiencing a vibration in their 2005 Nissan Altima while driving on the highway at 70 MPH. The vibration feels like the car is dri...
suspension vibration brakes
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Brake Locking Issue in Custom ATV Setup
2015 Suzuki Maruti 800
The owner is building a custom ATV using a 2015 Suzuki Maruti 800 master cylinder and Royal Enfield and TVS Apache brake calipers. They are experienci...
brake_system pressure_regulation custom_ATV
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2007 GMC Yukon Tire Size Calibration Issue
2007 GMC Yukon
The owner of a 2007 GMC Yukon has changed the tire size from the original 265/70-R17 to 275/55-R20. Although no warning lights are currently illuminat...
GMC Yukon ABS
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2006 Toyota Matrix Brake Failure with Cruise Control
2006 Toyota Matrix
The owner reported a critical failure of the braking system while using cruise control at 60 mph on the Interstate. Upon attempting to exit, the brake...
Toyota Matrix brake failure
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Smoke from Engine Near Silver Component
1995 Geo Prizm
The owner of a 1995 Geo Prizm reports that the brake pedal is slowly sinking to the floor, prompting the addition of brake fluid, which has temporaril...
Geo Prizm brake system coolant leak
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Diagnosing Screaming Noise in 2002 Kia Sportage
2002 Kia Sportage
The owner of a 2002 Kia Sportage reports a persistent screaming noise while driving, which has not been resolved despite replacing the power steering ...
Kia Sportage brakes
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1997 Dodge Caravan Left Front Brake Engages Unexpectedly
1997 Dodge Caravan
The owner reported that the left front brake of their 1997 Dodge Caravan engages without pressing the pedal. Initially, they replaced the leaking prop...
Dodge Caravan brake system
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1998 Chevy Suburban Rear Brakes Burning
1998 Chevrolet Suburban
The owner reports that the rear brakes of their 1998 Chevy Suburban keep burning and warping, leading to frequent replacements. In the past year alone...
brake_system overheating warping
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Brake Pedal Hard to Push and Engine Noise
1994-2004 Chevrolet S10
The owner reported that while driving their Chevy S10, they encountered a hard brake pedal that wouldn't depress when attempting to make a right turn....
brake_system engine_noise vacuum_leak
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Brake Pedal Goes to Floor on 1988 Nissan 2WD
1988 Nissan Truck
The owner reports that the brake pedal on their 1988 Nissan 2WD truck goes all the way to the floor despite having bench bled the master cylinder and ...
brake_system hydraulic_failures Nissan_88
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2005 Dodge Stratus Vibrates When Braking
2005 Dodge Stratus
The owner reports that the 2005 Dodge Stratus vibrates during braking, particularly noticeable in the front end and steering wheel, especially at high...
Dodge Stratus brake vibration
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91 Nissan D21 Pickup Leaking from Master Cylinder
1991 Nissan D21
The owner reports a leak from behind the master cylinder on their 1991 Nissan D21 Pickup, which has approximately 173,000 miles. Recently, the entire ...
Nissan D21 brake system
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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Brake Release Issue
2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
The owner reports that the brakes on their 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan are not releasing properly. They have already replaced the calipers, pads, brake l...
Dodge Grand Caravan brakes
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2008 Honda Jazz Burning Smell Diagnosis
2008 Honda Jazz
The owner reports a burning smell coming from the driver's rear side after driving even a short distance. They checked for visible issues but found no...
Honda Jazz burning smell
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Brake System Diagnosis for 1997 Ford Escort
1997 Ford Escort
The owner replaced the brake pads and shoes on their 1997 Ford Escort. After completing the installation, they noticed that when the brake pedal was p...
brake_system hydraulic_issues pedal_firmness
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