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The brake peddle pushes up when im trying to stop

By sean_mac on Jun 10, 2009

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it also makes a grinding sound.if i slam on the brakes it works ok 1997 ford explorer

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Jun 10, 2009

- i got all rotors and brakes done problem was there before and after

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posted on Jun 10, 2009

chrisbock

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it is your anti lock break system it is fighting you need to take it to a dealer and have them fix it. if you dont your breaks can fail because the anti lock system can prevent you from fully applying the break and you might have an accident

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Solution #2

posted on Jun 10, 2009

pumpkinman

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your break pads are shot and your ruining your rotors.break pedal pushes up because the calipers arepushing out to far because there probally is no break pads left fix it now easy job

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Solution #3

posted on Jun 10, 2009

Shilon

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sure

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Solution #4

posted on Jun 28, 2009

Azum

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Plz get new break oil and also plz check the bettary too

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