1988 Buick Reatta Repair Question
Asked on April 10, 2009
1988 Buick Reatta Brakes not working correctly
Brakes problem
1988 Buick Reatta 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 41000 miles
When I do a hard stop in traffic - car pulls left hard, then right - it seems to be unstable. It is getting worse over time. Calipers have been cleaned, brake lines replaced, brakes inspected. Mechanic does not get what is going on.
1988 Buick Reatta 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 41000 miles
When I do a hard stop in traffic - car pulls left hard, then right - it seems to be unstable. It is getting worse over time. Calipers have been cleaned, brake lines replaced, brakes inspected. Mechanic does not get what is going on.
Asked by jyeager1Answer
Replied on April 10, 2009
Caused by contaminated linings, misadjusted brakes, a bad wheel cylinder or caliper, dragging brakes on one side or loose wheel bearings. Can also be caused by a mismatch of friction materials side-to-side on the front brakes or differences in rotor thickness, type or condition.
Replied on April 10, 2009
Could it be ABS failure? Have you heard of this happening?
Replied on April 10, 2009
Could be the ABS unit-The hydraulic pressure starts at the master cylinder then to the ABS unit then the wheels