ABS & Brake System Faults Analysis Cases
Comprehensive analysis of ABS system failures and general brake system problems.
Rear Brake Caliper Removal for 1998 Chevy Lumina LTZ
1998 Chevrolet Lumina LTZ
The owner is struggling to remove the rear driver's side brake caliper on a 1998 Chevy Lumina LTZ with a 3.8L engine. The caliper features a pivot act...
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Intermittent Brake Lock-Up on 1998 Nissan Maxima
1998 Nissan Maxima
The owner describes that the front brakes of their 1998 Nissan Maxima occasionally lock up, causing the vehicle to strain and the rotors to heat up si...
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Intermittent Spongy Brake Pedal on 2007 Honda Civic
2007 Honda Civic
The owner of a 2007 Honda Civic reports that the brake pedal feels spongy only when backing out of the driveway in the morning. After the initial star...
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2000 Dodge Stratus Brake Pedal Stiffness Issue
2000 Dodge Stratus
The owner reports a stiff brake pedal on their 2000 Dodge Stratus. When the car is off, the pedal is difficult to push down, and there's no fluid comi...
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1993 Dodge Shadow Brake Light and Turn Signal Issues
1993 Dodge Shadow
The owner reports that the driver side tail light works until the brake is applied, at which point it goes out. Additionally, the driver side turn sig...
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2003 Dodge Caravan Intermittent Brake Warning Light
2003 Dodge Caravan
The owner of the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan reports an intermittent brake warning light that activates without a clear trigger. They have recently repla...
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1984 BMW 318 Turn Signal Electrical Diagnosis
1984 BMW 318
The owner reports that the turn signals and brake lights on their 1984 BMW 318 are not functioning. They have checked all fuses and confirmed they are...
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Service Brake Light Diagnosis for 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
2000 Oldsmobile Alero
The owner reported that the service brakes light on the dashboard illuminated unexpectedly. They checked and filled the brake fluid to the proper leve...
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2002 Ford Windstar Electronic Module Failures
2002 Ford Windstar
The owner reported multiple electronic failures in their 2002 Ford Windstar. Initially, a brake light was out, requiring a new electronic module costi...
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Brake lights won't turn off
1998 Chevrolet Prizm
Chris has a 1998 Chevrolet Prizm with 80,000 miles. The brake lights remain illuminated even when the vehicle is off. He attempted to pull the shaft o...
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1999 Ford Windstar Check Engine Light Issue
1999 Ford Windstar
The owner reports that the Check Engine light and brake light on their 1999 Ford Windstar remain illuminated. Despite the car running normally, it fai...
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1996 GMC Jimmy Brake Light Issue Analysis
1996 GMC Jimmy
The brake lights on my 1996 GMC Jimmy are not functioning properly. While the high mount brake light works when the brake is depressed, the lower brak...
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1999 Porsche 911 Rusty Brake Rotors Diagnosis
1999 Porsche 911
The owner recently purchased a 1999 Porsche 911 that had been sitting outside for a year in sunny San Diego under an awning. Upon inspection, the brak...
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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....
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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 ...
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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...
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2005 Honda CR-V Rubbing Noise in Tight Turns
2005 Honda CR-V
The owner reports a rubbing noise when making tight right turns at slow speeds with their 2005 Honda CR-V. The noise does not occur in reverse, and th...
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1995 Nissan Truck Brake Issue Diagnosis
1995 Nissan Truck
The owner reports poor rear brake performance on a 1995 Nissan Truck XE 4WD pickup. Despite proper adjustment, the brakes still exhibit minimal moveme...
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