xg300 brakes

Discussion in 'Hyundai Grandeur / Azera / XG' started by elkade, Mar 8, 2006.

  1. elkade

    elkade Guest

    recently replaced left rear caliper. at that time replaced all pads and
    turned all rotors. all has been fine up until the last two weeks. after
    a few moments of engine on time, my brake pedal starts getting hard (no
    evidence of travel) after a short period when i need to slow down i don't
    need to depress the brake pedal as the car will come to a stop on it's
    own. this problem is itermitent. i have told that it could be the abs
    pump. anyone have any ideas???

    Thanks,

    Larry
     
    elkade, Mar 8, 2006
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  2. elkade

    hyundaitech Guest

    I'd seriously doubt it's the ABS pump. You'll need to check to see if it's
    a hydraulic issue or a mechanical issue. Once you get the condition to
    occur, place the car on a rack or jack wheels until you find one that
    doesn't want to turn. Then open the brake bleeder on that wheel. If the
    wheel is then able to turn, you have a hydraulic issue. If not, then
    you're looking at something causing the caliper/pads to bind.

    If you determine it's a hydraulic issue, then you need to isolate where
    the cause is. Once again, with the problem occurring, begin loosening
    fittings approaching the wheel in question, starting at the master
    cylinder and working toward the wheel. If loosening the master cylinder
    fitting allows the wheel to turn, then the problem is in the master
    cylinder. If not, then it's still between there and the wheel-- move to
    the next fitting to determine whether it's on the master cylinder side or
    wheel side. Simply continue doing this until the location of the issue is
    narrowed to one segment of the system. You'll also need to do this
    procedure for each wheel displaying the problem (unless loosening
    fitting(s) in one location solves the issue).

    I've seen some (but not very many) Hyundai master cylinders cause this
    issue. And although I haven't seen it on Hyundai, it's a frequent
    occurrence on GM vehicles for a brake hose to become restricted causing
    the same problem.
     
    hyundaitech, Mar 8, 2006
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