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from my own experince on a 3 series....the flex lines should be changed with new calipers at around 150,000km. grabbing front brakes is a sign that one side isnt working, i replaced my calipers as one was seized up and had to replace 2 flex lines as they had collassped inside of itself over time. after 2 flex lines and bleeding all the air out of the front brakes my problem was solved. this is from my own personall experince and may or may not be the problem you are chasing but something to concider.
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Why a Pontiac sunfire jerk forward when you hit the brakes hard?
without a little more information, it's hard to be specific, but it kind of sounds like the brakes are grabbing at the front of the car before they grab in the rear. Or, they're grabbing harder in the front than in the rear. This could be because the rear brakes are shot, because the brakes are mal-adjusted or because the brake system proportioning valve is faulty. In any case, I'd take the car to a brake professional to have it checked.
Why does the car shake and veer to the left?
Can be low tire pressure in left front tire, brake rotor sticking, or front end out of alignment causing it to veer left. Shaking can be bent wheel, defective tire, or brakes grabbing. Have the brakes, tires, and suspension inspected.
On the dashboard of your BMW 325I a light came on The symbol is a circle with three marks on the left and three on the right what does it mean?
it means you need new brakes. about 600 bucks for front brakes done at dealer.
Does the escort lx have front and back brakes or just front brakes?
Front pads (disc brakes) Rear shoes (drum brakes)
When putting on the brakes you feel a jerk like it is shifting down?
One wheel of the brakes may be "grabbing" because of cracked brake linings or broken hardware. Have the brakes safety inspected soon!
Do 1987 BMW 325 series have abs brakes?
The neighbors I am working on does have an ABS light that is on. So I am assuming yes. But double-check your model. Reason I am working on his is due to the pulsating grabbing the brake pads have on the rotors when applying the brakes. Also another reason the ABS light may be on is due to the warped rotors are fowling what the ABS should be doing.
Ford maverick making loud noises and grabbing when you stop?
Sounds like the brakes need servicing.
What does brake grabbing feel like?
Brakes work by applying pressure on the brake drum and gradually slowing down your car. This should be a smooth, gradual process. If your brakes are grabbing, the process is anything but smooth - you'll feel an abruptness in the way your car stops, a sort of jerkiness.
How do I replace BMW brakes?
You didn't even post which BMW you are working on. It is hard to know your level of mechanical competence, but from the way you asked the question the best thing is to take the car to a mechanic and pay them to do it. If you insist on doing it yourself, buy the correct Bentley manual for your BMW. You can see the list of books here: http://www.bentleypublishers.com/bmw Buy it from Amazon or your local bookstore. BMW brakes are much like the disc brakes on any modern car. The biggest difference is the parking brakes are inside the rear disks.
Why does your car feel as though the brakes are grabbing when you slow down?
Is your car equipped with an ABS system? That keeps the vehicle from locking the brakes to prevent skidding. The brakes automatically "GRAB" on and off to slow without skidding
On a 1979 corvette master cylinder which reservoir is for the front brakes and which is for the rear brakes?
front front - rear rear.
Why do you need front brakes?
The front brakes on any vehicle do most of the stopping. When you apply the brakes the weight shifts to the front of the vehicle. For this reason the front brakes are needed more than the rear. Try stopping a vehicle with just the hand brake which applies only the rear brakes.
