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You have a break fault. You need to get it fixed it is dangerous and ILLEGAL to drive with defective breaks.

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Q: Why does my brake pedal get hard and brakes lock up?
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When depressing brake pedal hard brakes lock up?

Most likely you do not have anti-lock brakes in your vehicle. Other possible answer is that your anti-lock brakes are malfunctioning. If you have anti-lock brakes you should see a mechanic as soon as possible.


If you start to skid you should apply a quick pumping motion to your brakes if you have anti-lock brakes.?

False. If you have anti-lock brakes, just press firmly on your brake pedal and the computer will take over. Do not pump the brake pedal.


If you start to skid you should apply a quick pumping motion to your brakes if you have anti-lock brakes?

False. If you have anti-lock brakes, just press firmly on your brake pedal and the computer will take over. Do not pump the brake pedal.


If you start to skid should you apply a quick pumping motion to your brakes if you have anti lock?

False. If you have anti-lock brakes, just press firmly on your brake pedal and the computer will take over. Do not pump the brake pedal.


When braking a vehicle equipped with anti-lock brakes the driver needs to?

press down hard on the brake pedal, and continue to steer the vehicle.


When braking a vehicle equipped with anti lock brakes the driver needs to?

The driver would need to step on the brake pedal when braking a vehicle equipped with anti-lock brakes. FYI, the driver would also need to step on the brake pedal when braking a vehicle that is NOT equipped with anti-lock brakes. Hope this helps.


How can you stop a vehicle with anti-lock brakes the quickest?

Stomp the brake pedal and do not release heavy pressure. Let the anti-lock brakes prevent the skid, as you steer around the obstruction if possible. The brake pedal will vibrate and you will hear some noise, but just keep pushing on the brake.


What would cause the brake pedal to pump when brakes are applied ina 2000 Honda passport?

Your vehicle is equipped with abs and anti lock brakes, when applied hard enough the system interprets it as a panic stop and pulses the brakes to prevent lock up and skidding.


Is it true that drum brakes automatically pump the brakes if wheel lock is imminent so long as the motorists continues to fully depress the brake pedal?

No- you are describing ABS- anti-lock brakes.


What is the first step of the threshold braking technique in vehicles that do not have anti-lock brakes abs?

Pivot your foot to the brake pedal and press firmly with your toes.


What is the proper way to use antilock brakes in an emergency situation?

Push down on the brake pedal and hold it there, do not pump.Apply the brakes in an even manner until the braking system starts to pulse and vibrates the brake peddle. This is how anti lock brakes tell you you are getting the most available braking from them.Keep enough pressure or force on the peddle until the vehicle comes to a stop.


Why is the abs light on in a 2000 Chevy Cavalier?

The abs light being on for a 2000 Cavalier indicates a brake problem. The brakes could lock up when the pedal is pushes hard, or pulse.