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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 03:36 AM
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Hey Guys,

I have a 91 LS, and i have this weird braking problem that only happens if i brake and theres suddenly potholes or bumps while im braking. It feels like the front brakes actually lose grip or something and it feels like its just slipping even if i press harder on the brakes. The tires arent slipping it feels like the actual brakes just slip.

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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 03:48 AM
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Could be abs kicking in. Condition of your tires any good?
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 04:08 AM
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Tires are really good just got them in march. Lol i dont think i ever had a car with ABS all my previous cars are old and didnt come with it standard. So its normal for it to slip like that with ABS?

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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 04:28 AM
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When the ABS kicks in you will feel a momentary release in the brake pedal like a quick pulse..
to get a feel for this try slamming on the brakes over loose gravel briefly and feel the brakes release.
If driving in the Ice and Snow remember to let the ABS do its job keep pressing the brakes even though they release this will give you the most braking avail. under current conditions.
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 05:20 AM
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my name doesn't start with S, so I will backup Smitty's advice, ABS is great, just let it do its job..
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