My 98 camry can't stop when there is snow on the road surface--even just a little. With speed less than 10 mile/per hour, I just can't brake it to stop. I feel huge resistant when I brake. It like something is pushing back. The brake works fine if there is no snow. The tires are still in good shape. What is the possible culprit? TIA
98 camry won't stop
Mar 25, 2006
6 Replies
If the brake pedal is hard, then it sound like you are losing power assist. It could be water or ice in the vacuum lines or stuck caliper slides. Get your brakes checked by a professional ASAP.
Does it have ABS? I know my 95 Previa does. I get longer brake times on ice, but not badly so.
Charles of Schaumburg
"Tires still good" --- if they are original they are 9 years old and the rubber has hardened --- buy new ones that have a good wet/snow rating.
Tires are 2.5 years old
If the ABS is activated, you may feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal and hear the actuator whining under the hood. Age is not necessarily a good indicator of tire condition. Tread depth on passenger car tires usually start somewhere around 8/32" to 10/32". If you measure current tread depth, you can get an idea of remaining life. Less than 4/32" will begin to decrease traction in rainy and snowy conditions, and at 2/32" or less the tires need replacement.
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