manny Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 I drove my ford edge 2008 limited for 42k km now and was so satisfied with its performanced, spacious cabin interior and fuel economy. For two days now, I'm experiencing a braking abnormalities, when applying a brake, it's tough/hard then suddenly loss pressure and then back again to normal which make the car to jerk on stopping. It seems to be abnormal to any braking system. Today, I called up the dealer that I'm bringing in the car for a quick check to find out what was wrong with the brake system. Do, anybody experienced this kind of braking problem? Glad to hear any comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 I drove my ford edge 2008 limited for 42k km now and was so satisfied with its performanced, spacious cabin interior and fuel economy. For two days now, I'm experiencing a braking abnormalities, when applying a brake, it's tough/hard then suddenly loss pressure and then back again to normal which make the car to jerk on stopping. It seems to be abnormal to any braking system. Today, I called up the dealer that I'm bringing in the car for a quick check to find out what was wrong with the brake system. Do, anybody experienced this kind of braking problem? Glad to hear any comments. Sounds like a stuck caliper of master cylinder. It sticks, causing the hard pedal, then it unsticks before returning to normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manny Posted July 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) Sounds like a stuck caliper of master cylinder. It sticks, causing the hard pedal, then it unsticks before returning to normal. I brought my car to the service center and explain to them my problem, As per the sercice representative, he said it might be the booster or a leak, they told me to leave the car . And now, no car until saturday or sunday. I hope they could fix it in a very short time. Let you know after they fix it. Edited July 21, 2010 by manny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manny Posted July 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 After 4 days, glad I got back my ford edge. They replaced the brake booster and it's okay now. Brakes functioning fine. Can have peace of mind while driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manny Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Ford edge 2008 - Braking system not working good, might be again my brake booster, almost 5 years since I replaced. The same problem happen to me this morning. Approching round about with volvo ahead braking and brake pedal get hard halfway,release pedal car accelerate, pump again hard, release and pump until slow down. Thanks God nothing happen after work need to check and drive slowly and carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Wow, that would be scary! Glad you are OK. I hope they get you the latest revision of the brake booster so it works better & lasts longer. Do you have the brake fluid flushed regularly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manny Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 checked with my buddies and was advise to leave the car at the company car park. Done, car was then park and waiting to be picked up tomorrow early morning, less traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manny Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Yes, it was very scary especially we are approaching the round about, lucky there was no car entering the round about, so we continuously running through the round about. Not flushing brake fluid regularly. Need to replace again brake booster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 They'll probably check it at the garage, but the brake fluid can get dirty with moisture and rust over time. In my personal experience one time, it actually caused symptoms of a failing master cylinder (pedal very soft, to the floor, no-brakes feeling). So this would be a good time to flush the brake fluid also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manny Posted June 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Back to normal again , today I had my brake booster replaced, front disc brake pads and oil/ filter change. Running smooth with good braking system now. It was difficult to removed and replaced due to its limited space and deep. This time it is outside the dealer. I watched the whole operation done on my ford edge. It tooks about 2 hours including brake pads replacement and oil change. I noticed also that the rear brake light was on, a melted. Technician informed and he just adjusted the switch on the pedal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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