Brake Pulsation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table:

2 - Suspension components that are not operating properly may cause a disturbance to the vehicle during application of the brake system.
3 - Anti-lock brake system operation could produce feedback through the brake pedal during application of the brake system.

Were you sent here from DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT - HYDRAULIC BRAKES under TROUBLE SHOOTING? If so, go to next step. If not, see DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT - HYDRAULIC BRAKES under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
Inspect the suspension system for proper operation. See DESCRIPTION & OPERATION in FRONT - AURORA article in SUSPENSION. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to step 6 . If not, go to next step.
Inspect the anti-lock brake system for proper operation. See appropriate ANTI-LOCK BRAKES article. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to step 6 . If not, go to next step.
Inspect the disc brake system for proper operation. See DISC BRAKE SYSTEM TESTING under SYSTEM TESTING. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to step 6 . If not, go to next step.
Inspect the hydraulic brake system for proper operation. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM TESTING under SYSTEM TESTING. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to next step. If not, see DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT - HYDRAULIC BRAKES under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
Road test the vehicle in order to confirm proper operation. Is the condition still present? If so, go to step 2 . If not, system is okay.