The anti-lock brakes on my 2003 subaru wrx sedan, seem to be malfunctioning. While braking over bumps / broken pavement the antilock brake system activates and seems to malfunction as there is a very acute loss of pedal pressure and a severe loss in backing power. This is not an isolated incident and happens on a semi regular basis whenever braking over a surface that has irregularities.
2003 Subaru Impreza brakes complaints
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On my 2003 subaru impreza outback sport, the antilock brakes are dangerous. If you hit a bump while braking it will trigger the ABS - and result in an almost complete loss of braking ability. I notice a bulletin is listed for the wrx only, but this is a major problem in my car as well.
When traveling over rough or wet roadway and brakes are applied ABS kicks in and vehicle will not stop, or slow down at all. You then have to release the brakes and then press the pedal again to get any braking action. This problem has happened numerous (aprox 10 or so) times since I have purchased the vehicle in feb 2003. I have driven numerous other vehicles with ABS and none of them have responded in the same manner.
Abs on 2003 subaru impreza wrx "freaks out" when you stop on a bumpy piece of pavement. It takes longer to brake when this happens. I leave enough room between me and the person in front of me, and have not had anything bad happen yet. But I saw that it was under investigation and wanted to contribute. If you do not leave enough braking room, this could be a real problem.
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