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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 10:06 PM
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pulsating brake pedal

sometimes when my back tires are spinning on ice and i apply the breaks the pedal pulsates quickly whats up with that?
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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 10:12 PM
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pulsating brake pedal

That's the rear ABS doing its job and is normal. The pulsating is to keep the rear wheels from locking up. But keep in mind, ABS usually won't decrease your stopping distance on ice. And on our trucks, the fronts will still lock up, so be careful.

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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 11:27 PM
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