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Brakes go soft turning hard left when moving


TnRanger

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I have a strange issue. My brake pedal goes soft when I turn hard left like into a parking spot and I lose brake strength. Only left and only in tight to moderately tight turns. The brake booster also seems to make a noise like it shudders. Does not happen in park. Any ideas? Could it be an abs sensor or wheel hub? I'm ruling a ballooning line out bc it doesn't happen in park. I'm stumped on this one guys, any insight would be greatly appreciated!
 


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Loose wheel bearing causing ABS activation possibly.
 

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This honestly sounds exactly like my issue a while back, turning left into a parking space. It probably only does it at less than 5 mph. That shudder you feel is the abs module activating, because it thinks that the wheel is locking up. It is most likely a wheel speed sensor. I replaced both sensors on my front wheels and it solved the problem. Don't be surprised if it starts to happen more frequently when you are braking.

I used the skp sensors on rock auto, and both were like 8 bucks. I know its a cheap part, but I figured i'd take a gamble, no problems so far. The job only takes a couple hours and can be done easily. My biggest problem was that the sensor on the driver side came apart when removing it. Had to dig out plastic with an awl.
 

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