96 4-Runner Brake Question

peytonkristen · 01-09-08, 10:02 PM

I had to brake hard today to avoid a collision. I was only going about 25mph but turned to the right while braking. When turning I heard a clicking noise which I assumed was the ABS kicking in. Now there is a slight pull to the left when braking. As you come to a stop the pedal seems to soften, kinda like when the ABS activates during hard braking. Anyone got any ideas about what might be going on here?

Thanks SC

FlatlandTRD · 01-10-08, 07:23 AM

What does the fluid look like, opaque or transparent? A clicking noise is different than a pulsating feel through the pedal. Possibly something came loose, fluid is old and saturated, air bubbles. Check all the easy things first, take the wheels off, look at the pads also since they're so easy to get to, check the rubber lines to the calipers, and go from there.

97kurt · 01-15-08, 02:47 PM

Loud annoying clicking sound, yes this is ABS going off. Like ^^ he said check your fluid color and check around all 4 wheels for leaks.

01-09-08, 10:02 PM	#1
peytonkristen IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arkansas TLCA# 19089 Posts: 64	96 4-Runner Brake Question I had to brake hard today to avoid a collision. I was only going about 25mph but turned to the right while braking. When turning I heard a clicking noise which I assumed was the ABS kicking in. Now there is a slight pull to the left when braking. As you come to a stop the pedal seems to soften, kinda like when the ABS activates during hard braking. Anyone got any ideas about what might be going on here? Thanks SC __________________ "You Can't Fix Stupid" SC 78 FJ40, 96 4-Runner, 97 FZJ80 ARB

01-10-08, 07:23 AM	#2
FlatlandTRD IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: N. of Wichita TLCA# 17,033 Posts: 379	What does the fluid look like, opaque or transparent? A clicking noise is different than a pulsating feel through the pedal. Possibly something came loose, fluid is old and saturated, air bubbles. Check all the easy things first, take the wheels off, look at the pads also since they're so easy to get to, check the rubber lines to the calipers, and go from there. __________________ '01 Tacoma dbl cab trd, fabbed rear tire carrier, ARB bumper, sliders and cup holders.

01-15-08, 02:47 PM	#3
97kurt IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 43	Loud annoying clicking sound, yes this is ABS going off. Like ^^ he said check your fluid color and check around all 4 wheels for leaks. __________________ 1997 4x4 4runner / Budbuilt Skids / Homemade front&rear bumper / Stubbs Sliders / E-Locker / Icom Radio (KE7MWX)

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