Brake Problem
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Brake Problem
So I had a brake problem a while back that I would get a weird pulse in the pedal and then here a buzz that sounded as if it were on the other side of the steering wheel (right where the brake fluid is) so I took it to midas and they found an abs that was shorting out so they zip-tied it. That worked for a month and then its back. Today they replaced all four pads and all four rotors bc they said the rotors were too small for the pads and someone had installed the wrong size. Fluttler and buzz is there still, and its BAD, not any worse than before the brake job but its definately not something you would want to drive more than you have to. They said to bring it back in tomorrow.....any clues as to what it could be? The wire they tied up was in front of the drivers side rear wheel and the clip was a bit melted but they said that part was ok. 
So I had a brake problem a while back that I would get a weird pulse in the pedal and then here a buzz that sounded as if it were on the other side of the steering wheel (right where the brake fluid is) so I took it to midas and they found an abs that was shorting out so they zip-tied it. That worked for a month and then its back. Today they replaced all four pads and all four rotors bc they said the rotors were too small for the pads and someone had installed the wrong size. Fluttler and buzz is there still, and its BAD, not any worse than before the brake job but its definately not something you would want to drive more than you have to. They said to bring it back in tomorrow.....any clues as to what it could be? The wire they tied up was in front of the drivers side rear wheel and the clip was a bit melted but they said that part was ok.
First of all, dont' EVER take your car to Midas (a muffler shop) to get brakes done. Brakes you should do yourself. I have a hard time believing your rotors were too small, by the way (unless you have a 5.5 gen and someone installed 5gen rotors - what year is your car?)
Your ABS sensor line very well could be shorted out,especially if the insulation is melted and you have the wire itself contacting a frame piece or the other wire. This WOULD probably cause your ABS motor to activate intermittedly (hence the buzz and vibration). I would inspect the entire ABS line, especially that area, for bare wires and replace. Until then, you can tell if it's an ABS problem this way:
- unplug the two ABS fuses in the fuse box along the side of teh hood (behind/to the side of the battery) on the drivers side. This will disable the ABS motor. The car will still drive and stop fine, but you won't have ABS. See if the noise is still there.
and DON'T go back to freakin' MIDAS!! If you don't want to DIY or go to a dealer, at least go find a reputable shop or even Sears Automotive. Midas is bottom of the barrel - they can't even change oil correctly half the time.
I agree with Irish44j, rule out the ABS first. I am sertain the ABS motor/actuator is giving you the problem.
And as stated already, do NOT let midas do any work on your car, they hire 17 year olds who cannot do $hit, they'll mess up even the simplest of the job.
And as stated already, do NOT let midas do any work on your car, they hire 17 year olds who cannot do $hit, they'll mess up even the simplest of the job.
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First of all, dont' EVER take your car to Midas (a muffler shop) to get brakes done. Brakes you should do yourself. I have a hard time believing your rotors were too small, by the way (unless you have a 5.5 gen and someone installed 5gen rotors - what year is your car?)
Your ABS sensor line very well could be shorted out,especially if the insulation is melted and you have the wire itself contacting a frame piece or the other wire. This WOULD probably cause your ABS motor to activate intermittedly (hence the buzz and vibration). I would inspect the entire ABS line, especially that area, for bare wires and replace. Until then, you can tell if it's an ABS problem this way:
- unplug the two ABS fuses in the fuse box along the side of teh hood (behind/to the side of the battery) on the drivers side. This will disable the ABS motor. The car will still drive and stop fine, but you won't have ABS. See if the noise is still there.
and DON'T go back to freakin' MIDAS!! If you don't want to DIY or go to a dealer, at least go find a reputable shop or even Sears Automotive. Midas is bottom of the barrel - they can't even change oil correctly half the time.
Your ABS sensor line very well could be shorted out,especially if the insulation is melted and you have the wire itself contacting a frame piece or the other wire. This WOULD probably cause your ABS motor to activate intermittedly (hence the buzz and vibration). I would inspect the entire ABS line, especially that area, for bare wires and replace. Until then, you can tell if it's an ABS problem this way:
- unplug the two ABS fuses in the fuse box along the side of teh hood (behind/to the side of the battery) on the drivers side. This will disable the ABS motor. The car will still drive and stop fine, but you won't have ABS. See if the noise is still there.
and DON'T go back to freakin' MIDAS!! If you don't want to DIY or go to a dealer, at least go find a reputable shop or even Sears Automotive. Midas is bottom of the barrel - they can't even change oil correctly half the time.
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