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Hi folks,
Well, I am almost there in getting her back to almost like new daily driver condition.
Recently I noticed that instead of just getting the ABS test cycle practically before I get out of the driveway (or maybe in addition to that) I am getting a definite ABS activation when almost stopped at a stop sign. This will be 400 meters (~1/4 mile) from the house. There is nothing to feel in the brake pedal as such, just that fast ratcheting sound most times. Occasionally it won't make that sound, but will get a single thud type of thing that I do feel in the brake pedal. This is almost at a stop on dry roads and normal - even gentle - braking.
The first time I really noticed this was a couple of days ago. I got to a stop sign and the truck went dead - engine stopped dead - suddenly. It was a momentary total electrical failure. First time that or anything like it ever happened. I had it happen on a bike once. I took off the battery terminals and cleaned them, put them back on and it never happened again. Anyway, when it happened on the truck even the clock lost its time and went to 1:00. As quick as I looked at the dash I had the normal key on-engine off indicator lights so I slipped her into neutral and started her right back up. At the next stop sign - again about 400 meters - I got the ABS activation. I discovered the battery ground terminal was just a bit loose. I have a top post battery (pretty new) and have a lead top post adapter that the original side terminal screws into. I cleaned it and reconnected it - tight.
A few days before that I had started noticing a single kickback in the brake pedal if I pressed it too quickly - not hard, just quick - and in the first little bit of pedal travel. I checked the power steering fluid (hydroboost) and the dipstick was dry. Now, there are no leaks and the master cylinder reservoir is at the normal level. I think it must be from a year or more ago - almost two even - when I had the steering box changed. It must not have been fully bled and the level dropped after a while. There has never been any noise or any other indication of low fluid level. I topped it up with fresh GM power steering fluid and the symptoms have not changed.
Last thing, about 1000 kms ago I had new tires put on - 265/75x16 Cooper Discoverer AT/S instead of the stock 245/75x16.
So guys, any ideas? Preferably inexpensive ideas...
Thanks,
Glenn
Well, I am almost there in getting her back to almost like new daily driver condition.
Recently I noticed that instead of just getting the ABS test cycle practically before I get out of the driveway (or maybe in addition to that) I am getting a definite ABS activation when almost stopped at a stop sign. This will be 400 meters (~1/4 mile) from the house. There is nothing to feel in the brake pedal as such, just that fast ratcheting sound most times. Occasionally it won't make that sound, but will get a single thud type of thing that I do feel in the brake pedal. This is almost at a stop on dry roads and normal - even gentle - braking.
The first time I really noticed this was a couple of days ago. I got to a stop sign and the truck went dead - engine stopped dead - suddenly. It was a momentary total electrical failure. First time that or anything like it ever happened. I had it happen on a bike once. I took off the battery terminals and cleaned them, put them back on and it never happened again. Anyway, when it happened on the truck even the clock lost its time and went to 1:00. As quick as I looked at the dash I had the normal key on-engine off indicator lights so I slipped her into neutral and started her right back up. At the next stop sign - again about 400 meters - I got the ABS activation. I discovered the battery ground terminal was just a bit loose. I have a top post battery (pretty new) and have a lead top post adapter that the original side terminal screws into. I cleaned it and reconnected it - tight.
A few days before that I had started noticing a single kickback in the brake pedal if I pressed it too quickly - not hard, just quick - and in the first little bit of pedal travel. I checked the power steering fluid (hydroboost) and the dipstick was dry. Now, there are no leaks and the master cylinder reservoir is at the normal level. I think it must be from a year or more ago - almost two even - when I had the steering box changed. It must not have been fully bled and the level dropped after a while. There has never been any noise or any other indication of low fluid level. I topped it up with fresh GM power steering fluid and the symptoms have not changed.
Last thing, about 1000 kms ago I had new tires put on - 265/75x16 Cooper Discoverer AT/S instead of the stock 245/75x16.
So guys, any ideas? Preferably inexpensive ideas...
Thanks,
Glenn