Weird Stalling while braking
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Weird Stalling while braking
Hey guys,
Just replaced the pads and went for a drive to check them out. When I press them pretty hard to a complete stop, the car bogs down and comes very close to stalling, then takes about 10-15 seconds to get back into drive. Now, I have never had to stomp on my brakes before (only did it to test the new pads) and I just noticed this. Anyone have an idea what could cause this? I was thinking low Tranny fluid, and checking the stick, the hot side was just below the line.
Just replaced the pads and went for a drive to check them out. When I press them pretty hard to a complete stop, the car bogs down and comes very close to stalling, then takes about 10-15 seconds to get back into drive. Now, I have never had to stomp on my brakes before (only did it to test the new pads) and I just noticed this. Anyone have an idea what could cause this? I was thinking low Tranny fluid, and checking the stick, the hot side was just below the line.
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RE: Weird Stalling while braking
Hi,
If you do not have the problem under any other conditions, the engine is probably stalling due to instantaneous increase in the drive-train input (load). If you step on the brake pedal really hard on a snowy/icy road (which I would not recommend doing but good info to know) with a car with no ABS, you would notice that the engine dies.
Did you go through each position on the shifter when you checked the transmission fluid level? Go through P-R-N-D-3-L-3-D-N-R-P with the engine at idle and at normal operating temp, stopping about 5 seconds at each position. Your gearbox may be a bit low if the fluid level was slightly under the HOT mark. Top up with Dexron-III/Mercon, using a funnel with extension hose.
Also, wait for other members' replies to see what they have to say.
JPN
If you do not have the problem under any other conditions, the engine is probably stalling due to instantaneous increase in the drive-train input (load). If you step on the brake pedal really hard on a snowy/icy road (which I would not recommend doing but good info to know) with a car with no ABS, you would notice that the engine dies.
Did you go through each position on the shifter when you checked the transmission fluid level? Go through P-R-N-D-3-L-3-D-N-R-P with the engine at idle and at normal operating temp, stopping about 5 seconds at each position. Your gearbox may be a bit low if the fluid level was slightly under the HOT mark. Top up with Dexron-III/Mercon, using a funnel with extension hose.
Also, wait for other members' replies to see what they have to say.
JPN
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