Odd pedal feel under ABS

[freddie2020]

Golf MK6 GT TDI 140 Manual

Something I have noticed either in a wet field or when braking on snow / ice, so stamping on the brake pedal hard AF, and the ABS working for a long time.

I notice that the pedal moves back and forth a bit. Releasing a bit, and then putting pressure back on the pedal.

Is this some sort of ABS / ESP feature where it will try to find more grip on the road, or an issue?

Already have hard - ish brakes, vacuum OK, but a new servo is alot of money and labour because hard to get at in my car.

Could the hard brakes be something connected to this odd sensation?

Thanks

Edited by freddie2020 on Friday 3rd January 22:03

[anonymous-user]

thats the abs

[freddie2020]

Yeah, the ABS will have the fast pulsing effect on the pedal.

But under load, the pedal then will move back a bit and then release, and do this.

A bit like having a cam lobe under the brake pedal.

[pomodori]

In a slippy field or thick ice where there is almost zero grip ,the pedal is always going to be going mental under your foot.

It's trying to find grip where there is none.

[freddie2020]

Right, just comparing to my other car a 2002 Volvo V70.

You stamp on the brake, can feel the ABS working, and the pedal pressure is constant whilst the ABS vibrates it.

But not this odd sensation of the pedal then putting back pressure against you, and then releasing it.

[anonymous-user]

freddie2020 said:

Right, just comparing to my other car a 2002 Volvo V70.

You stamp on the brake, can feel the ABS working, and the pedal pressure is constant whilst the ABS vibrates it.

But not this odd sensation of the pedal then putting back pressure against you, and then releasing it.

My renault did this and it surprised me at first, thought it would just vibrate but it physically pushed the pedal back towards me. an odd sensation.

[roadsmash]

Normal.