ABS brakes has been coming on when braking on dry road

2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
121,000 MILES • 4.2L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DARRYN SKEETE
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lately the ABS brakes has been coming on when braking on dry road. there is enough brake fluid. I do not know what else to do.
Apr 4, 2018 at 1:01 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

Does it just happen prior to stopping?

Is the yellow ABS light on?

Roy
Apr 4, 2018 at 2:27 PM
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One of the most common issues is he mounting surface of the sensors. they get dirty and effect the air gap to the tone wheel.

I would remove the sensor and use a wire brush and clean the surface and re install.

Roy
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Apr 4, 2018 at 2:31 PM
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DARRYN SKEETE
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to the first response you wrote, there was no light that came on, and yes it is usually prior to braking that the ABS brakes comes on. as for the second response that you wrote, that makes sense thank you.
Apr 4, 2018 at 2:49 PM
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DARRYN SKEETE
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sorry to bother you again, but is it dangerous driving the way it is.
Apr 4, 2018 at 2:50 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no, it is not. just do not let it go for a long time.

Roy
Apr 4, 2018 at 2:58 PM
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DARRYN SKEETE
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Okay, thanks.
Apr 4, 2018 at 3:03 PM
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You are welcome. we are here to help.
Apr 4, 2018 at 3:20 PM
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