When braking at low speeds, rear wheels lock up. Brake and ABS lights are both on. What could cause this?
Sep 7, 2015 at 6:09 AM
1996 Pontiac Sunfire Rear brakes
1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
JJW11
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it cold be grease on brake shoes causing that or a bad sensor. but regardless it needs to be scanned for codes to see what is really wrong with abs. a local pro will have to do it.
Sep 7, 2015 at 6:12 AM
I have a scanner, haven't done it yet. Thanks for the help.
Sep 7, 2015 at 6:22 AM
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if it's not a pro model it wont read abs codes. auto parts ones only read engine/trans codes.
Sep 7, 2015 at 7:01 AM
Mine reads ABS along with real time live data.
Sep 7, 2015 at 7:18 AM
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Hey Jjw11,
This condition is usually caused by the rear brake shoes to drum fit is incorrect, or the brake shoes have "sprung" which allows the shoes to contact the full drum instead of the middle portion shoe, replace the shoes and spring hardware as well.
Please let me know, Ken
This condition is usually caused by the rear brake shoes to drum fit is incorrect, or the brake shoes have "sprung" which allows the shoes to contact the full drum instead of the middle portion shoe, replace the shoes and spring hardware as well.
Please let me know, Ken
Nov 10, 2015 at 12:54 PM
That could have been the cause. I replaced drums, shoes and hardware and its worked fine since. Thanks for your response
Nov 10, 2015 at 1:40 PM
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Glad you got it fixed, Thanks for your response, thanks for using 2Carpros.com
Best, Ken
Best, Ken
Nov 11, 2015 at 8:37 AM
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