Brakes pedal feels gritty/scraping.

Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.

TTro33

TYF Newbie
Joined
Jun 4, 2015
Posts
18
Reaction score
3
I have been doing the usual trying to get rid of the abs traction control service stability lights on the dash and replaces the front wheel bearing with new sensors and the right rear sensor.

So now that the lights are gone when you brake you feel feedback through the brake pedal, not abs rapid pulsating but a slow coming and going scraping feeling that pushes back against your foot.

If I disconnect a wheel sensor so that the abs is disengaged the brakes are smooth as can be. So I sent the ECBM or abs module off to get repaired and they told be there was nothing wrong with it and refunded me.

They said to check the body control module, or the hydraulic unit. Is the body control module involved with the abs system and could this be a symptom of a bad one?
 
OP
OP
T

TTro33

TYF Newbie
Joined
Jun 4, 2015
Posts
18
Reaction score
3
It has new pads all around, the key here is that is only feels that way when there are no service lights and the abs is disengaged.
 

1BADI5

Supporting Member
Joined
Feb 2, 2014
Posts
1,833
Reaction score
2,988
Location
DMV
Check the caliper slide pins.

If the boots are bad there might be some sand and road grime in there
 
OP
OP
T

TTro33

TYF Newbie
Joined
Jun 4, 2015
Posts
18
Reaction score
3
Thanks but when I go to the rear and unplug abs sensor to that the abs system is off then the brakes work fin and are smooth as can be.
 

SLCHOE

ASE Master Certified + (L1)
Joined
Nov 28, 2013
Posts
807
Reaction score
52
Location
Midvale, Utah
Thanks but when I go to the rear and unplug abs sensor to that the abs system is off then the brakes work fin and are smooth as can be.

You need a scantool that can display ABS live data, specifically all 4 wheel speed sensor rpms. Going down the road in a straight line, they shouls all read the same rpms.
 
Top