1996 Dodge Caravan

1996 DODGE CARAVAN
197,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KNHAWKINS
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My front breaks begin to lock up after about 10 min. of driving. Making the front end shake. I have changed calipers & break hoses. I bleed the breaks front and back . Any help one this would be great.
Mar 20, 2010 at 1:28 AM
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LEGITIMATE007
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what leads you to believe they're "locking "up?
Mar 20, 2010 at 4:40 AM
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KNHAWKINS
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because when you stop you can get out and see smoke coming off the breaks. Also when they stick you can feel the engine working harder. I can get out and bleed off the fluid on the front caliper and it is back to normal for a while.
Mar 21, 2010 at 2:39 AM
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LEGITIMATE007
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is this an abs unit?
Mar 21, 2010 at 2:43 AM
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KNHAWKINS
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yes it has abs.
Mar 22, 2010 at 3:38 AM
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LEGITIMATE007
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It sounds like the abs is engaging on its own thinking your in a braking situation, I think its because the vehicle speed sensor or sensors, has debris buildup or there is chips in the tone ring, they will need to be inspected, for all we know one of the sensors may be disconnected. so it will need inspection. thorough inspection. of the sensors and tone rings if applicable
Mar 22, 2010 at 5:46 AM
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