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Hi my 2002 Cadillac Ecalade does this weird thing when i press the brakes it feels like the brake padel grinds and vibrate even tho there isn't any warning light that tells me there is a problem.help it scares me feels like the car will not stop for a second

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  • Anonymous Oct 30, 2009

    some one told me it might be the abs what do u think?

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Stop[ relying on warning light and take a look at your brake pads and rotors (inside and outside) Make sure the pads are in good condition. If not replace them.

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    Bet you didn't even look before you rated my answer, did you? ABS is the controller for the brake. grind noise happens when brakes themselves apply.

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I have an 02 escalade and had the same problem, i thought i was trippin' but i wasnt. try coming to a complete stop with your wheels straight. if you have no problem then procede to come to a complete stop with your wheels turned to the left and try your right as well. if it continues to be rough and only after your almost stopped, then it is your abs sensor being triggerd by something. i had a bad barring on front driver wheel, so every time i would come to a stop with my wheel turned the sensor would get tripped and the message screen would read stablizer system

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Ok so we took off all the rotors and the brake pads and what ever should be removed and there doesnt show a problem.i don't understand where is the problem or what is the problem?

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