You definately have a brake problem, usually with 4 wheel ABS, it could be
in the ABS unit itself. or the proportioning valve which distributes equal
preassure to the front and rear, I would say try another dealer, but dont
tell them all of what the other dealer did, kinda play stupid.. Good luck.
In the mean time i really wouldnt drive it much..
----- Original Message -----
From: "William H. Hiatt III" <william@hiatt.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2001 7:49 AM
Subject: DML: Additional information on my brake problem! Noticed something
new
> Yup. Still got the same ol' problem. After having three different dealers
> say everything is ok when clearly it is not (They aftermarket pads they
> say will affect the feel of the pedal! b/s). Or that the Hotchkis will
> screw the truck's leveing sensor up, when I told them it doesn't have a
> leveling sensor, and told them if they meant the CAB sensor, and proceeded
> to let them know it's already been reprogrammed to the right tire
> diameter, they grumbled and blew it off.
>
> I noticed a new problem that might aid in fixing my problem!
>
> If I go to make a quick stop, the pedal will sometimes go where it can't
> travel down anymore -- the floor. I'll still be rolling, and the pedal is
> just floored. I'ms topping still keep in mind, but not nearly as much as I
> should be. Shoes have been checked, drums turned, no glaze on any of the
> components (PG Plus pads & Powerslot rotors)
>
> Only thing dealer has done is bled, bled bled, replace calipers, and
> replace the master cylinder. They've given up on me, told me to go away,
no problem.
>
> But I know there is a problem. I have 4 wheel ABS, and I've gone to a
> strip to go to 60, make a panic stop, and you can't hear the ABS
> modulating. That could just be system design, but I'm not locking up. FYI
> - It's not locking up either.
>
> My theory - the right amount of fluid isn't going to the wheels. Master
> cylinder problem? That's been replaced by the dealer. I've had two people
> mention combination valve, but I don't have enough expierience to say if
> that is worth trying
>
> Sorry for the length, if you can give me any more ideas, I'd appreciate
> it!
>
> Thanks
> william
>
>
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