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Vehicle's ABS braking system intermittently malfunctions with mushy pedal going to floor, then a loud noise is heard, this especially occurs in stop and go traffic.
During panic stop, while pressing brake pedal, brake action seems ineffective in stopping, extending stopping distance, vehicle continues to roll forward.
When applying the ABS brakes they make a grinding noise. The whole braking system has been replaced twice in less than 2 years, at 5,000 miles and again at 12,000 miles. At dealership now for the 3 time with 29,000, # PE96042.
- Coral Springs, FL, USA
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PE96042, when driving and applying the brakes, pedal goes to the floor on four different occasions, applied the brakes and there were no brakes, had an accident once with the brake failure, has ABS anti-lock brakes.
ABS: When braking on snow or ice wheels lock up, instead of anti-lock system pulsating brakes, have to pump brakes manually to regain control, vehicle went into 180 degree skid, nearly caused accident.
Total ABS failure, the pedal when applied has gone to the floor on two occasions. Consumer states brakes never operated correctly the entire time consumer owned vehicle, consumer traded vehicle back in. Seat clicks and skips when moving back and forth, dealer replaced the seat track. Wiper blades replaced. Gear selector lever replaced. Brake shoes, pads, H and rotors have been replaced several times, drums were machined many times.
While driving experienced intermittent ABS failure, rear wheels smoked & burning smell/ grinding noises, metal to metal, pedal going to floor and continued to roll forward, extended stopping distance.
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- Albertson, NY, USA