Mechanical reasons:
* Worn brake pads or rotors: Wearing brake pads or rotors can reduce traction and cause kicking when braking.
* Warped Brake Rotors: Warped or warped brake rotors can cause uneven grip and vibration during braking.
* Caliper Problems: A faulty brake caliper or piston can prevent the brakes from working properly, causing kicking.
Problems with automatic transmission:
* Damage to the clutch pack: Damaged or worn friction plates in an automatic transmission can cause slipping and kicking during gear shifting or braking.
* Valve body problems: A faulty valve body cannot provide enough pressure to the clutch packs, which can lead to slipping and kicking.
*Low Transmission Fluid: Low or contaminated transmission fluid can cause underpressure and shifting of gears when braking, causing kicking.
Electronics problems:
*Speed Sensor: A faulty speed sensor can provide incorrect information about the vehicle’s speed, which can lead to improper shifting and kicking.
*Transmission Control Module (TCM): A faulty TCM cannot properly control the transmission, which can result in kicking when braking or shifting.
Other possible reasons:
* Faulty engine or transmission mounts: Loose or broken engine or transmission mounts can cause these components to become misaligned and cause kicking when braking.
* Poor Wiring: Poor wiring can cause the electronic components that control the automatic transmission to malfunction, which can result in kicking.
* U-joint shaft problems: An unbalanced or damaged U-joint shaft can cause vibrations and kicking when braking.