Brake System Fault Analysis Cases
Complete brake system diagnostics including ABS system faults, brake component failures, and braking performance issues.
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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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2003 Honda Accord Stalling When Braking or Signaling
2003 Honda Accord
The owner reports that the vehicle stalls when the brake pedal is pressed or when the turn signal is activated. At the same time, a clicking noise is ...
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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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Intermittent Pop Sound from Brake Pedal
2004 Honda Civic
The owner recently purchased a 2004 Honda Civic with 44,000 miles. They report a pop sound that occurs when the brake pedal is pressed, but no other s...
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Brake Pedal Goes to Floor After Component Replacement
1997 Ford Explorer
The owner has a 1997 Ford Explorer 4WD and has replaced the front brake pads, calipers, rotors, and the master cylinder. Despite these replacements, t...
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ABS Control Module Compatibility Inquiry for 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
The owner has a 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD that requires an ABS Control Module/Pump. They found two potential parts: one starting with the VIN '1' an...
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Brake Bleeder Screw Removal and Replacement
1992 Cadillac DeVille
The owner is attempting to bleed the brakes on their 1992 Cadillac DeVille but has encountered an issue with the left front bleeder screw, which was s...
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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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2003 Ford Edge ABS Sensor Diagnosis
2003 Ford Edge
The owner reports that the brakes function normally on dry roads, but when the roads are wet, the braking performance diminishes significantly and a g...
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1996 Chevrolet Corsica ABS Control Module Location
1996 Chevrolet Corsica
The owner of a 1996 Chevrolet Corsica is experiencing an ABS warning light. They have a top-tier Innova 3160D scanner, but it does not read ABS codes ...
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2003 Cadillac Escalade Brake Dust Shield Replacement
2003 Cadillac Escalade
The owner is facing an issue with the brake dust shield on the rear rotor of their 2003 Cadillac Escalade, which is rusted and causing noise by rubbin...
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2000 Buick LeSabre Excessive Shaking While Braking
2000 Buick LeSabre
The vehicle owner reports excessive shaking when braking, which began after replacing the hub assembly. Initially, the hub assembly was replaced due t...
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2004 Volkswagen Golf Front Right Brake Caliper Overheating
2004 Volkswagen Golf
The owner of a 2004 Volkswagen Golf has reported that the front right brake caliper becomes red hot to touch even after a short 10-minute drive. The o...
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Intermittent Tugging Sensation in Rear Brakes
2004 Chevrolet Astro
The owner of a 2004 Chevy Astro reports a tugging sensation when releasing the brakes. The vehicle features rear disc brakes with a drum for the emerg...
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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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1999 Chevy Silverado Truck Pulls Very Hard to the Right
1999 Chevrolet Silverado
The owner reports that their 1999 Chevy Silverado truck pulls extremely hard to the right, especially when rear tires spin on slippery surfaces. This ...
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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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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 ...
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