[Shotimes] Re: power brake noise

[Kevin & Cheryl Airth]

Thanks for the input. I think first I will pay the dealer to properly bleed
the ABS unit. George F. had recommended this a while back when I had the
soft pedal but no noise. I tried the gravel road trick until I got tired of
sliding around but with all the ABS activation, it never seemed to cycle any
fluid out where I could bleed it. I think the noise is from excessive pedal
travel. I hope my booster stays OK. Seems to work OK now.
.
.



>   TSB 94-5-5  1993-94 Taurus/Sable
>    Brakes- Anti-lock- Pedal has extra travel
>       Air/leaks in MC or valve block.
>          Inspect for leaks
>          Bleed entire system
>          If not corrected,  replace MC or valve block
>
>   TSB 98-5A-7  1993 Taurus/Sable
>    Brakes- Anti-lock- Brake pedal has "slip/stick" condition after
> application
>       The service brake pedal may have a "slip/stick" condition when
> the brake is applied. A noise/vibration can be heard or felt in the
> brake pedal on a slow apply and release of the brake pedal after the
> engine compartment has warmed up. Vehicle braking is not affected by
> this pedal condition.   Replace the brake booster.
>
>   That's about it for TSB's.  Neither is listed for 1995.  There are
> quite a few on rotor & pad NVH 1989-95.
>   I'd guess booster and/or pedal linkage.
>
>
>   Russ

> > Mine started making that sound a while ago, too.  Almost like the
> > "pop" you get when you squeeze an aluminum can, but not as metallic
> > sounding (maybe a rubber bellows or something).
> >
> > Frank Whittle
> > '95 ATX
> >
> >
> > From: "Kevin & Cheryl Airth" <clubairth@cajunnet.com>
 >
> > My 93 ATX has 135K miles and a soft brake pedal. I have replaced all
> > four
> > calipers, the master cylinder and all four rubber lines along with a
> > complete
> > fluid change and multiple bleedings. No change and lately I can hear
> > a
> > sound
> > like a piece of metal is flexed back and forth when the brake pedal
> > travels a
> > certain distance. A clicking or popping sound. Can the brake booster
> > make
> > the
> > noise? Maybe traveling too far?
> > Thanks.