Thanks for all the responses to my question regarding brakes grabbing. Seems to
be something that other Dak owners experience as well. It probably is just
condensation since I live in Cincinnati and the humidity is pretty high here.
Thanks again.
Greg
98 Dak SLT 4X4 CC, 5.2, Auto
Cinti, OH
>
>Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2000 15:04:10 -0500
>From: "Eng, Kenneth" <Kenneth.Eng@dowjones.com>
>Subject: DML: RE: Brakes grabbing
>My 98 CC 4X2 with rear ABS also does this in the morning when there is
>moisture on the ground or a lot of dew on the car. When I back out of my
>driveway and apply the brakes I do not have this problem. Only when I drive
>about 50 feet to my first stop sign does the brake grab suddenly. After
>this stop the brakes no longer grab or jerks suddenly. I now just slowly
>apply the brake at the first stop to burn off any moisture.
>Ken
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>- -----Original Message-----
>From: greg.hendricks@itpms.com [mailto:greg.hendricks@itpms.com]
>Sent: Monday, January 03, 2000 1:42 PM
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: Brakes grabbing
>
>
> Each time I start my truck and proceed to drive, when I initially step on
the
> brakes they grab and practically throw me through the windshield. They
are
> hyper sensitive like this for the first 2-3 stops and then they smooth
out and
> are fine. I have noticed this mostly in the cold weather.
>
> I have front disc and rear drum brakes. Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
> Greg
>
> 98 Dak SLT 4X4 CC, 5.2, Auto, 3.55
> Cinti, OH
>
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