1993 Lexus ES 300 ABS Light On

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es 300 1993 60,000 abs light comes on, recent brake pads changed front and back, abs light was coming on prior to brake pad replacement. Pep Boys says abs is causing vibrations and brakes to feel as if grinding when applied. Does this sound right or should I go to dealer?
Jan 25, 2007 at 9:25 AM
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Stay away from chain repair places. Dealer is okay, a good independent is the better choice IMHO. You have a false ABS problem it sounds like and has a fair chance of a wheel speed sensor(S) gone bad.
Jan 25, 2007 at 9:48 AM

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Avoid chain repair shops. A good independent shop is preferable, though a dealer is acceptable. Have the ABS system checked for a false fault, especially failed wheel speed sensors.

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A 1993 Lexus ES 300 has an ABS light that was already on before front and rear brake pads were replaced. A chain shop blamed the ABS for vibration and a grinding feel when braking. The expert advised avoiding chain shops, preferring a good independent shop over the dealer, and said a false ABS fault is likely, with a fair chance that one or more wheel speed sensors have failed.

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