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'99 silverado ABS problem
I own a '99 silverado, 2wd, ext, 4.8, and have an
intermittent problem with the ABS. Seems the system
occasionally kicks in during normal braking (no
sand, snow, ice, water, excessive speed). Anyone
else have this problem? It never happens when the
dealer takes it for a ride.
Thanks,
Dave
intermittent problem with the ABS. Seems the system
occasionally kicks in during normal braking (no
sand, snow, ice, water, excessive speed). Anyone
else have this problem? It never happens when the
dealer takes it for a ride.
Thanks,
Dave
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Getting help from my dealer is a waste of time. I will have to wait and take it to another dealer that is further away and less convenient. I know they will find the problem though. They are a really good dealer.
Let me know what you find out.
I will just keep an eye out for it.
Don't sweat it
- Tim
However during braking, an accelerometer is used to determine if the vehicle is slowing down (a braking condition.) In this mode the wheel that is NOT spinning has locked up. When this is sensed, it will use the electronics to release or pulse the locked brake. This eliminates a skid condition and allows the vehicle to be controlled in a heavy braking condition.
This is just one little spoof of having them. Overall they are a good addition though..
- Tim
Since then I bought a 99 Silverado/ext 4x4 5.3L Auto. This one so far has not done what the rented one did. Althought I was braking over a (wet) manhole cover this weekend and it did kick-in. But it slid over it as well so that would be normal.
You all need to consider these stopping distances are best in class in most magazine tests. I've felt it kick in on mine but always when supposed to.
It's not the primary purpose of ABS to stop faster. It's to prevent loss of control caused by a skid. Under some circumstances, it may actually extend stopping distances. That's not desirable, but neither is looping it during a hard stop in the rain.
When ABS brakes were first introduced on police cruisers here in Denver, officers has some crashes they erroneously blamed on ABS brake systems. Turned out the solution was to train them on proper use. Another way of saying, slow down, and allow a little extra distance from the car in front!
Only happens once in a while....while stopping and hitting a bump just right.
Oh well
- Tim
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