Hi there.

I'm trying to troubleshoot my 96 b2300. 220k.

About a week ago, the abs indicator started coming on once in a while (usually after a few mins of driving), and stays on until I shut the truck off. When the abs light comes on, the parking brake light sometimes come on, but only for a few seconds.

First of all, I was under the impression that I did not have abs on this truck, though I do see that light (and all the lights) flash when I start the truck.

I the past few days, I've noticed a slight, but just noticeable pull on the truck when it's rolling, especially forward. On the slightest incline, with the clutch in, I should be rolling a bit, but I don't. A little too much stiction from somewhere.

After a drive, I'm not smelling burnt brake pads, etc.

Any ideas? Related maybe?

edit: I just checked my brake fluid, and I was pretty low. Filled, and took a quick drive. The sticky brake pull is still there, again, especially forward. The light didn't come on in a few minutes, but it doesn't always. I'll have to watch for it.

 

I thought the parking brake light came on from low brake fluid, but not sure. My 1989 always has the ABS and parking brake lights come on, bad ground to the ABS module from the test I ran.

 

I think you're right. Thanks.

I'm pretty sure my problems were unrelated. Drove it a lot today after filling the fluid up, and no lights.

To deal with the brake drag, I replaced the spring on the parking brake cables, and it seems to have solved it. My old spring was very loose. Must not have been disengaging properly. Bought a bend-to-fit replacement for $3. Easy peasy.