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Brake Pedal Strange Feel

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Cavender76, Nov 16, 2009.

  1. Nov 16, 2009 at 4:21 PM
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    Cavender76

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    Is the electronic pulse under the brake pedal normal? When I press the brake it pushes slightly back in pulses.
     
  2. Nov 16, 2009 at 4:24 PM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    That would be the ABS. When does it do this? Every time you brake?
     
  3. Nov 16, 2009 at 4:26 PM
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    Yes everytime brake is touched but as said very slight. What do you think?
     
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Thats the first time I have heard someone report that on an '10.
     
  5. Nov 16, 2009 at 4:56 PM
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    Just called the dealership they stated it is the brake system continually checking and setting its self.
     
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    My biggest problem is the time the starter takes to start the truck.
     
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    aka they're too lazy to check it out.
     
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    I've only felt the ABS pulsation when I really mashed on the brakes pretty hard once to avoid a deer. Never felt it under slight or medium pressure. Somethin' ain't right is my guess. :confused:
     
  9. Nov 17, 2009 at 2:30 PM
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    Okay I just left the dealership and two mechanics inspected my brakes. Here are the results. The 2010 has a electronic pump accuator that constantly monitors the brake pressure. It is totally normal.
     
  10. Nov 17, 2009 at 2:36 PM
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    you shouldnt feel any pulsation under normal braking. ever. those mechanics need a slap! i'd get a second opinion from another dealer.
     
  11. Nov 17, 2009 at 3:26 PM
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    sounds like a little rotor warp to me.
     
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    Bingo!
    Good call.
     
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    I feel it at times with my 09'. Doesn't seem like a big deal and i assumed it was part of the system.

    Take it for what its worth, as i also don't get all of the drama with the mild surge when stopping at a light or a stop sign, unless those freaking out about that are feeling a hell of a lot more than i am.
     
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    Don't think that is what he is referring to.

    It feels totally different than a warped rotor if he is talking about the same feel that i get.
     

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