Zahc01 Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Hi, I have a 59 reg 1.6 focus dielsel, and have a problem when braking. I can hear a grinding noise if braking harsh-ish, doesnt do it when braking normally and the noise is accompanied by a nasty vibration through the brake pedal. The problem has been happening on and off for a couple of weeks. The brakes were checked by a main ford dealer about 2 months ago. The problem occurs either when braking going over a speed bump, on ice, or braking when going over an uneven road surface. This is making me think it has something to do with the abs, but as a complete novice this is only a guess. The brakes are great at all other times. By coincidence the car is going into the garage for its MOT on Saturday, and I've asked them to take a look, but I'd like to have some idea beforehand. Thanks for any help you can give me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuke Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Hi, all I can say the symptoms you suggest is what would happen if the abs was kicking in and this would occur when braking on ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpy321 Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 I don't think you're helping yourself breaking over speed bumps. Could be either the ABS acting up, a warped disc, or a low brake pad. But as you say it doesn't happen all the time, I'm more inclined to say it's your ABS acting up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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