I have a question regarding my 04 kia sedona. I have had a problem the last
few thousand miles when I apply the bakes going down hill and having to stop
that the brake seem to polsate I had my brakes replaced and it still seems
to do this. However it doesnt do it on all roadways just some. Could this
be an issue with the tires not being balanced or could this be an alignment
issue? Unfortantley I'm not very good with cars and thought when I got new
brakes it would correct the issue but it didn't. Any feedback would be
great!!!
Thanks,
Chris
LandB - 28 Jan 2006 05:28 GMT
>I have a question regarding my 04 kia sedona. I have had a problem the
>last few thousand miles when I apply the bakes going down hill and having
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> Thanks,
> Chris
You definitely want to get the tires looked at. Not just for balance but
for uneven wear that could point to alignment (or worn parts) or radial
force variation issues. I am not sure of your location, but when there is a
decent amount of snow, it can become packed in the rim and throw off your
balance, also. I have had to go to the car wash just to get rid of the
vibration numerous times this year. Good luck.
Rev. Tom Wenndt - 28 Jan 2006 21:17 GMT
Specifically what did you have done when you got your brakes "replaced?"
Were they front? back? pads? rotors?
I agree a longer look at tires would be good, but I'm not yet convinced you
do not still have a brake problem.
Tom Wenndt
>>I have a question regarding my 04 kia sedona. I have had a problem the
>>last few thousand miles when I apply the bakes going down hill and having
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> your balance, also. I have had to go to the car wash just to get rid of
> the vibration numerous times this year. Good luck.
PerfectReign - 30 Jan 2006 16:53 GMT
> I have a question regarding my 04 kia sedona. I have had a problem the last
> few thousand miles when I apply the bakes going down hill and having to stop
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> brakes it would correct the issue but it didn't. Any feedback would be
> great!!!
Unless your '04 is vastly different than my '02, you have little bumps on
your roters and need new ones.
The bumps are caused by excessive heating (or so it was explained by my
mech.) due to the weight of the car when braking downhill.
I had then replaced about 30K miles ago and have followed a bit more of
this regiment. When braking downhill - particularly from freeway where I'm
gong from 80 to 0 - I'll brake, then drop it in fourth (take the OD off),
third, then finally low when I get around 30 MPH. Essentially that is like
a manual, and I'm letting the engine help the brakes.
This has helped out a lot in keeping my roters from overheating, as I
live in a very hilly area.

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CMM - 31 Jan 2006 16:36 GMT
Sounds like your rotors are slightly warped. They're not too expensive
so have them replaced. When you say "new brakes," I'm guessing you
mean pads; which, alone, will not fix the problem.
Keep us posted!
-- Christian
'02 Sedona EX
>I have a question regarding my 04 kia sedona. I have had a problem the last
>few thousand miles when I apply the bakes going down hill and having to stop
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>Thanks,
>Chris
Elmer Fudd - 04 Mar 2006 21:04 GMT
Look at your tires for uneven wear (one side of the tire has less tread
than the other.) If the tires look ok I would take them to a tire shop
and have them balanced. If the problem persists the cause must be with
your breaks, probably warped rotors. You may need to have them turned
(if possible) or replaced.
> I have a question regarding my 04 kia sedona. I have had a problem the last
> few thousand miles when I apply the bakes going down hill and having to stop
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> Thanks,
> Chris