My rear brakes locked up and my ABS light is on

Tiny
HOT1ROCKS4U
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  • 2002 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 84,000 MILES
My rear brakes locked up and my ABS light is on. In the last month and a half thebakes had gonet o the floor three times when it was very hot outside Fluid was full and no squealing or noise from thebrakes. I live in Tucson, AZ. What could of caused this?
Sunday, July 20th, 2008 AT 11:47 AM

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Tiny
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This happens when the brake booster push rod is adjusted out too far which does no allow the brake master to return fully holding the brakes on. To confirm the issue loosen the brake master mounting bolts 3 turns to see if the car starts to roll again, if so remove the master and adjust the booster push rod inward. Also a brake flex hose can come apart internally causing a short of check valve in the system but this is usually isolated to one brake either front or rear.
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Sunday, July 20th, 2008 AT 11:51 AM

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