Notices
2005-2014 Mustangs Discussions on the latest S197 model Mustangs from Ford.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Odd braking issue

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-26-2014, 12:36 PM
  #1  
Andy13186
4th Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
Andy13186's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,792
Default Odd braking issue

Sometimes if I accelerate hard and spin the tires a bit, (traction control may have engaged shortly) then go to brake immediately after or up to like 10 seconds later, the brakes feel very odd and pulsey and weak. I'm just lightly braking so ABS shouldn't be engaging . It takes longer to stop and the pedal feels very odd and this concerns me a bit.

Anyone else notice this or have this happen? I have the normal non-brembo brakes.

Any solution or advice?
Andy13186 is offline  
Old 03-28-2014, 08:58 AM
  #2  
Andy13186
4th Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
Andy13186's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,792
Default

No one has had this happen?
Andy13186 is offline  
Old 04-04-2014, 12:09 PM
  #3  
FordService
Official Ford Rep
 
FordService's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: MI
Posts: 1,075
Default

Originally Posted by Andy13186
Sometimes if I accelerate hard and spin the tires a bit, (traction control may have engaged shortly) then go to brake immediately after or up to like 10 seconds later, the brakes feel very odd and pulsey and weak. I'm just lightly braking so ABS shouldn't be engaging . It takes longer to stop and the pedal feels very odd and this concerns me a bit.

Anyone else notice this or have this happen? I have the normal non-brembo brakes.

Any solution or advice?
Hello Andy13186,

You should speak with the service manager at your Ford Dealer. He is in the best position to ensure a proper diagnosis, and will be able to provide available options and/or coverage for any work needed.

You can schedule an appointment online here. Let me know the outcome.

Deysha
FordService is offline  
Old 04-05-2014, 11:41 AM
  #4  
Chromeshadow
3rd Gear Member
 
Chromeshadow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 917
Default

What happens if you turn off traction control and stability lock (if you have it), and then do a burn out?
When your traction control kicks in, it uses the rear brakes to keep your car from spinning out until they heat up, then cuts the gas to the engine, or both. If you heat up the rear brakes enough, it might make your brake pedal spongy.
Chromeshadow is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mtgldr
S197 Handling Section
5
02-03-2024 09:00 PM
mungodrums
5.0L GT S550 Tech
7
10-07-2015 04:01 AM
tj@steeda
Steeda Autosports
0
09-08-2015 11:50 AM
mustangchef
New Member Area
7
09-04-2015 08:08 PM



Quick Reply: Odd braking issue



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:09 AM.