1994 Oldsmobile Achieva rear brake lockup

1994 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA
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NITRO3KK
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Brakes problem
1994 Oldsmobile Achieva 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I had the 2 rear brake lines replaced with new wheel brake cylinders and pads , followed the proper bleed procedures for abs .I now have a left rear brake that continues the lock up under med. to heavy breaking.
my machanic thinks that when my rear line failed it jamed the abs system . is there a way to reset the abs proportioning valve. thank you
Nov 21, 2008 at 11:40 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Try disconnecting the battery for about 5 minutes. However, I don't believe that is the problem. If you remove the drum, is everything still dry? Also, did you replace or cut the drums and properly adjust the rear brake shoes?

Joe
Dec 20, 2008 at 11:49 PM
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