1999 sunfire braking problem

[Tam30]

I found a post in this site about a 1999 sunfire braking problem. I have the exact same problem!!! Whenever it rains, or the road is a bit frosty (like today) sometimes my brakes catch a bit and make a whirring, clicking noise. They sort of slip, and I will go forward a bit. This concerns me, because it hasn't snowed yet. Does anyone know what's going on there?The brakes just seem to give out amd i slide forward on the road... I dunno.... This is my first post... glad to be here.
Tam

[matt09524]

Traction control system? I don't know much about 200 and up, but below there is a traction control button on the shifter. If it is working on a dry day, then I would suspect it has something to do with the TCS.

[homerr]

Just sounds like normal ABS braking to me. I know it scared me the first time I used them not ever having ABS brakes before.

Homerr

[5SpdCavy]

i have the same problem only mine is when i hit the brakes hard. mine makes a clicking noise but it doesnt sound like its coming from the brake it sounds closer. could it be the master cylinder or just something loose.?

[homerr]

Still sounds like normal ABS, well for Sunfires anyway.

Homerr

[5SpdCavy]

srru bout that i have a 1998 sunfire

[matt09524]

I have ABS on mine and I don't hear noises or anything like that. Everything seems normal.

[homerr]

Oh really, mine vibrates the front of the car and has clicking noises. People told me that is normal for ABS brakes.

Homerr

[TheGuyz]

I get that in winter, you will notice car will stop in increments, like small jerking( you can feel ABS going on /off through brake pedal ) but is normal for sunfires ABS system.

[mike_05_sunfire]

Originally Posted by homerr

Just sounds like normal ABS braking to me. I know it scared me the first time I used them not ever having ABS brakes before.

Homerr

I totally agree, same thing happened to me the first time i drove a car with ABS (was an 91 cav RS) freaked me right out!! :22yikes:

[matt09524]

Originally Posted by homerr

Oh really, mine vibrates the front of the car and has clicking noises. People told me that is normal for ABS brakes.

Homerr

I could be wrong, but I don't think mine does that. Then again, I can't remember that last time I was in a position for that to happen....

[movin2stereo]

Yes abs freaks out like that.You can feel it in the pedal and hear it.Not to mention that you just went threw the stop sign you tried to stop at.

[muff34]

I have been told that it is the abs and that they are over compensating for the rear brakes that are more than likely out of adjustment. I got this info from a GM garage, they have a cavalier that they use as a service unit and they have to set up rear brakes on occassion. I have a 2000 sunfire

[Tam30]

Thanks for all your replies... I thought there might be a problem... we had snow 2 days ago, and car is REALLY hard to stop on just a tiny bit of ice/snow. Not like other cars I've had, and this morning, my abs and traction contol light came on, and they won't shut off. I still had brakes. crappy time for that to happen. Christmas coming soon, hopefully it's nothing expensive....

[homerr]

Originally Posted by Tam30

Thanks for all your replies... I thought there might be a problem... we had snow 2 days ago, and car is REALLY hard to stop on just a tiny bit of ice/snow. Not like other cars I've had, and this morning, my abs and traction contol light came on, and they won't shut off. I still had brakes. crappy time for that to happen. Christmas coming soon, hopefully it's nothing expensive....

My T/C ,ABS and Service Soon lights also just started coming on. When I turn off the car, then back on, they stay out. Sometimes all day and sometimes a few minutes before they are back on again. Not sure what is going on, just had the car undercoated. any ideas?? Low front brakes ??

Homerr