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    ABS Malfunction

    I am getting an ABS malfunction by way of this: The light on the dash comes on and then goes off, there is a ticking sound when i press the brake pedal, from beneath the dash where I think the ABS control module is located. This started immediately after replacing the speed sensor on the rear...
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    Broke down on the side of the road

    My ex died while driving and now it won't start. It turns over and fires but acts like it is out of fuel. Mostlhy just sputters. It happened the other day while my sister was driving it and when I went to get her it started right up. Now its dead on me.
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    Vibrating steering wheel after brake job.

    Just had a brake upgrade done today, front and rear powerslot rotors,front and rear hawk pads, new front motorcraft calipers, replaced leaking rear brake line and packed bearings. Drove home and the brakes were awesome! What a huge increase in stopping power over stock brakes. However, when I...
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    Parts list for a brake job?

    I am going to be replacing a few brake components. I have already ordered front and rear rotors and pads(hawk pads and powerslot rotors thanks to suggestions from this forum) and also new front calipers. So my question is should I be buying any other parts besides calipers, rotors, and pads? My...
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    Lucas Oil stabilizer?

    Has anyone ever used this and would they recomend using it? My 5.0 uses or burns(not leaks) about 1 qt. between changes. I use mobil 1 oil and have been for the last 30,000 miles, with 118,000 on the odo. The oil consumption did not change when switched to fully synthetic. Maybe Lucas oil...
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    Which calipers to buy?

    I was planning on a brake upgrade, so I ordered powerslot rotors and hawk pads. While waiting for parts to arrive my master cylinder(I think) went out, so now I will replace that as well.I started thinking maybe I should go ahead and replace my calipers too. My question is on brands. I ussually...
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    No brake pedal

    I was driving home and my brakes went out. The brakes will stop, and without any noises, but the pedal goes all the way to the floor (after stopping). I checked the fluid level-its fine. I checked the vacuum hose to master cylinder-its fine. I just ordered rotors and pads so I planned on doing a...
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    Brembo or Powerslot rotors?

    This is my first post but have been lurking for a long time. I can ussually find the answers to the questions I have by searching, but now need advice. I am going to be replacing the brakes on my 98 X and am curious as to which rotors to buy. So if you were buying new rotors would you go with...
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