you shpuld drive slowly to dry them
You should not keep driving. Pull over when it's safe to do so and park the vehicle then call a garage.
regular drum brakes in the back on that model, any parts store should be able to get the new lining for you.
The dealer will know how to access the codes for the brakes. When that is fixed it should not lock up then.
YOU WILL WEAR YOUR PADS OUT PREMATURELY AND MAY CAUSE HOT SPOTS TO FORM IN THE ROTORS. HOTS SPOTS BECOME HARDER THAN THE REST OF THE ROTOR AND WILL CAUSE THE PEDAL TO HAVE A BUMPING FEELING WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES. THE ROTOR WILL THEN HAVE TO BE REPLACED TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. ALL IN ALL YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PROBLEM CHECKED AND REPAIRED ASAP. BRAKES ARE NOT A GOOD THING TO GAMBLE WITH FOR SURE.
Well I seem to have a similar situation.. I would say your 'ping' is a bit of a 'sprong' on my 95 Windstar. Further the brake pedal seems to bind, makes the sound and not engage the brakes.. I can apply more pressure and pass through the bind to engage the brakes or with some pumping of the pedal the binding dissipates and the brakes engage properly.. I was wondering if this is similar to your situation? Unfortunately I do not have the answer; I am on the 'net today looking for information! Should I find any info pf value I will post here.. Regards, Styx
Driving slowly in low gear and apply your brakes Lightly.
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Yes You don't have to drive in low gear. If you go through a large, deep puddle and then have a clear road, you can drive fast and lightly touch your brakes or firmly press them a couple of times. It doesn't take long but test them to see.
Yes You don't have to drive in low gear. If you go through a large, deep puddle and then have a clear road, you can drive fast and lightly touch your brakes or firmly press them a couple of times. It doesn't take long but test them to see.
you shpuld drive slowly to dry them
Dry them.
step slowly on the brakes
remain calm and continue driving in the same lane. Begin to apply the manual emergency brake with your hand, lightly at first to determine the strength. You dont want to lock up the brakes, so apply the emergency brakes in spurts and make your way to the side of the road.
Tap your brakes lightly to warn the vehicle
Yes, that will work.
While driving, apply the brakes gently for a short distance, as you maintain your speed.
How much pressure do you apply to the brakes? How should you change your driving in rain?