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Can you connect the parking brake cable to the brake pedal on a 98 ford f150?
And why in the world would you want to do that, as the rear brakes which are operated by the parking brake are already activated by the brake pedal. Do not even think of doing this.
What should you do if your brakes fail?
Depends, on when they fail. If you are driving at highway speeds, simply lift off the gas, pull the shift lever to 2nd gear, and after the vehicle slows down to around 30 mph, pull it into 1st gear. While doing this pull the parking brake but do not lock up the rear brakes. If you are in town going slow and the brakes fail, immediately pull the parking brake forcefully but do not lock up rear brakes. This would take practice to be done without loosing control. If you are taking traffic school on line and need the answer to: If you experience brake failure, you should do all of the following except: Turn off your car What you should do is: downshift aim uphill use your emergency brake.
I have an 03 Chevy S-10 The parking brake will work if you hold the pedal down but the pedal won't stay What is wrong Simple fix?
There is a good chance the spring that locks the pedal down is out of place. It may have popped out because of to much slack in the cables. You need to remove the parking brake pedal mechanism and reset the spring. After doing that reinstall the assembly and adjust parking brakes and cables to take up slack.
Should you have your front end aligned after replacing the brakes?
No, doing a brake job does nothing to the front end.
What causes brake to go down to floor if brakes have been replaced?
Air in the brake system- Brake system needs to be bleed and fluid needs to be added while you are doing that.
Why does the dashboard emergency brake ligh stay on and warning bell keeps ringing when emergency brake is off on a 1993 Buick LeSabre?
It's probably telling you there's a potentially dangerous brake problem on your car. You definitely want to investigate. It could be something as simple as stuck or overly tight parking brake cable too. But if you're not comfortable doing brake work, take it to a shop ASAP.
What is the proper way to use anti lock brakes in an emergency situation?
anti lock brakes ( ABS) will automatically work when ether the brake is applied heavily or the wheel looses traction on the road surfaces when braking you will feel the brake peddle "bounce" rapidly this dose not work on most cars doing under 30mph as the vehicle is not doing a sufficent speed for it to be affected Stomp the brake and steer around the obstruction. Do not release the brake pedal and do not pump the brakes. The Anti-Lock brake system will do this for you.
How can I address the issue of loose brake calipers on my vehicle?
To address loose brake calipers on your vehicle, you should first park the car on a flat surface and engage the parking brake. Then, use a wrench to tighten the bolts on the calipers. Make sure to check the brake fluid level and test the brakes before driving to ensure they are working properly. If you are unsure or uncomfortable doing this yourself, it is recommended to seek professional help from a mechanic.
If your rotors are out of line with your brake pads can you slam on your brakes at a high speed to put them back in line with each other?
NO, If your brakes were serviced correctly then they will not be out of line. Have your brake system inspected by a professional. If something is wrong, doing what you describe may cause you to loose control of the vehicle if the brakes lock up.
How do you fix squishy brakes on a 1997 couger?
You Probably have air in your brake lines Or you may have low brake fluid. Mechanics can bleed the brake lines which will remove the air out of the lines. I do not recommend doing this yourself.
How do you replace brake pads on 2002 ford explorer?
FRONT BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT Jack up vehicle and remove the wheel. before removing the caliper , be sure to depress the piston into the bottom of its bore in the caliper with a large C- clamp to make room for the new pads. look behind the caliper and you should see two bolts holding the caliper on. remove the bolts, "DO NOT REMOVE THE BRAKE LINE", the caliper should pull free from the caliper mounting braket. DO NOT LET THE CALIPER HANG BY THE BRAKE HOSE". Separate the brake pads from the caliper mounting bracket." Remove the steel slippers from the upper and lower parts of the caliper mounting bracket. After doing the above You should be done with removal to install follow the above steps in reverse. The rear brakes are the same as the front brakes to replace. However the rear brake disc is also a disc / drum that houses the parking brake pads. The parking brake pads are behind the brake disc. you will have to pull the disc off to get to these brake pads. The removal of the parking brake pads requires more time and is a bit more difficult to replace. I would inspect the parking brake pads before removal and replace them only if needed.
What is procedure for compressing rear disc brake piston on 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Screw the piston puck in clockwise. There is a tool for this (KN or KY) that is a box with little dowel pins to fit the slots in the caliper piston. What you are actually doing is resetting the parking brake. As the pads wear and you set the parking brake, each actuation of the parking brake foot lever ratchets the piston outward to componsate for pad wear.
