stiff brakes and shaking engine
08-31-2010, 06:31 PM
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stiff brakes and shaking engine
Car: 2000 Kia Sephia
Recent Work: New p/s pressure hose, alternator, and battery (done this past weekend)
Problem: The brake pedal is very stiff and when pressed, the car barely stops. It takes a good distance to come to a complete stop. The car was drivin along time with no master cylinder cap. (i was not aware of this until i looked under the hood and quickly fixed that) Also, the engine has a noticeable shake when driving and sitting at idle.
My Thoughts: With the master cylinder now having a cap, the pressure has built up and the brakes need to be bled. The engine needs a tune-up. (new plugs, wires, oil and filter, air filter) The last tune-up of this car is unknown.
Im sorry if this is hard to read and understand. I tried to make this as simple and organized as possible. I need a solution to this ASAP, as it is the only working vehical in the household and shared between 3 people. Please feel free to ask any question to clarify anything and give any ideas or advice to resolve the problems! TIA!!
Recent Work: New p/s pressure hose, alternator, and battery (done this past weekend)
Problem: The brake pedal is very stiff and when pressed, the car barely stops. It takes a good distance to come to a complete stop. The car was drivin along time with no master cylinder cap. (i was not aware of this until i looked under the hood and quickly fixed that) Also, the engine has a noticeable shake when driving and sitting at idle.
My Thoughts: With the master cylinder now having a cap, the pressure has built up and the brakes need to be bled. The engine needs a tune-up. (new plugs, wires, oil and filter, air filter) The last tune-up of this car is unknown.
Im sorry if this is hard to read and understand. I tried to make this as simple and organized as possible. I need a solution to this ASAP, as it is the only working vehical in the household and shared between 3 people. Please feel free to ask any question to clarify anything and give any ideas or advice to resolve the problems! TIA!!
08-31-2010, 06:36 PM
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Re: stiff brakes and shaking engine
and if the master clylinder was empty and sucked in air then it would need to be bled...i would bleed them first...start with the right rear,left rear.right front,left front...
and see what it feels like
and see what it feels like
08-31-2010, 06:37 PM
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08-31-2010, 06:39 PM
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Re: stiff brakes and shaking engine
well bleed them first..and if they dont work...then you will check power booster..
and the vibration is more than likely a bad motor mount...the engine is sitting on the frame instead of being suspended by rubber
and the vibration is more than likely a bad motor mount...the engine is sitting on the frame instead of being suspended by rubber
08-31-2010, 06:41 PM
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Re: stiff brakes and shaking engine
i dont think its a motor mount, ive drivin a car with a bad mount and it doesnt really feel the same.
08-31-2010, 06:46 PM
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08-31-2010, 06:47 PM
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Re: stiff brakes and shaking engine
well it probably cleared itself when you replaced the alt ...but it will still have stored codes in the memory.
if you dont mind spending a few bucks,swing it on by and i will tell you whats wrong with it.
if you dont mind spending a few bucks,swing it on by and i will tell you whats wrong with it.
08-31-2010, 06:50 PM
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Re: stiff brakes and shaking engine
how much and location?
i was actually lookin for a good place to have it looked at by a professional, for a decent price.
Pm me if youd like. (as far as pricing?)
i was actually lookin for a good place to have it looked at by a professional, for a decent price.
Pm me if youd like. (as far as pricing?)