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Brake Pulsation

Pulsation in the brake pedal is usually corrected by servicing the front brakes; service the rear brakes only if the problem persists. To determine if the front or rear brakes are at fault, drive the vehicle at low speed in an area away from people and moving traffic (such as a large parking lot). Apply the parking brake and drive slowly forward for a short distance. Feel for the pulsation. If it is not noticed, the fault is probably in the front brakes.