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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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brake issues

this only happens when i brake real hard! which is rare but if i apply alot of pressure to the brakes my pedal will all of the sudden loose pressue and go in, then become firm again near the bottom, is this normal?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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That sounds like the ABS is kicking in. Do you loose stopping power when it happens or feel like the truck isn't stopping like it should?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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Mine, on occasion, does the same thing. ABS activating.
"During the 4WABS operation, the driver may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal, accompanied by a slight up and down movement in the pedal height. In addition, a mechanical noise from the engine compartment may be heard. The pedal effort and pedal feel during normal braking are similar to that of a conventional power brake system." Quote from my Ford manual.
 
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My headlights also dim for a split second when the ABS kicks in. The controller uses a lot of juice to pump the brakes. Ever notice that?
 
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