Grinding when applying brakes

[turbodrabbit']

So here is the deal, 94 turbo wagon, when you apply the brakes their is a grinding noise/feel to the pedal. This doesn't happen all the time, mainly when you really have to slam on the brakes. The ABS light is on.

Any ideas.

[evolutionmovement]

What do your pads look like?

[turbodrabbit']

The pad and rotors were just replaced a few thousand miles ago. This feels like something in the master cylinder or the abs system.

[adema2626]

It is the abs unit trying to slow you down. You might need to replace them depending on the last time you did. By them I mean the part that is connected to the hub.

[turbodrabbit']

So when you replace them, do you go used or new? Do they interchange with other years? Knowing subaru, they would most likely cost a fortune.

[adema2626]

I would go with new but that's just me. I don't know about interchangeable from different models. But considering how subaru's are lego's its very likely. I would agree about the price.

Ok well a good way to make sure that it is the ABS. Pull the abs fuse. The dash light will come on saying you have a problem(but it's already on so this wont be new to you). Take it for a drive and go to where you can brake really hard and see if it still does it.