2000 Jimmy 4x4 Brake pedal Pops when raining
I had this Jimmy for about 6 months and only in the last couple weeks when it rains the brakes feel like they are skipping on the rotors because the Pedal Pops up when I apply . There pressure feels normal but the pedal pop back up like a pulse only stronger when starting to apply pressure. If I apply hard pressure it seems like it pops back less.
Are you use to an ABS application on a brake pedal? If it only happens when raining, this could be normal......
Only TSB I've seen similar to this, is ABS activating when slowly coming to a stop......this is caused by corrosion build up between the sensor and the knuckle....
Only TSB I've seen similar to this, is ABS activating when slowly coming to a stop......this is caused by corrosion build up between the sensor and the knuckle....
It has not happened behavior before raining or otherwise, so I don't beleive it is normal. I have had a simular action feel with traction control on my malibu but not with the brake pedal. This scares the crap out of me when it slips like that and I turn it off.
You comment about the TBS seems quite relevent, can I take a wirebrush and clean up the sensors, or would I have to replace them? I don't have any engine codes.
You comment about the TBS seems quite relevent, can I take a wirebrush and clean up the sensors, or would I have to replace them? I don't have any engine codes.
What the TSB states, is remove the front sensors, clean the mating surface of the knuckle, by removing any rust build up, lightly coat with a rust inhibitor on knuckle surface, clean sensors(just remove dirt or metal shavings) and then reinstall the sensors....
I agree with tech2. Another thing watch for is a loose hub bearing. My wifes blazer would do the same thing only at low speeds. Found a loose hub bearing causing the sensor too drop out at times.
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