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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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Emergency!! Lights flashing Warning Warning!!

On my way home tonight I saw the ABS light come on as well as the brake light. Shut off and restart and they went off..Drive a little and brake light on and off and ABS light on solid...Thats what happens when you have a rusted rear brake line..Gotta fix her tomorrow with the rust proof new brake line..stuff.

sorry for the hype.

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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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not fun in the middle of winter. hope you have a shop or dry place to get it in out of the weather.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Are you sure it's rust in the rear brake line, and not rust in the master cylinder causing the shuttle valve sensor to short out?
 
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My son saw the leak..as I pushed the pedal..
30x40 heated garage.
 
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Well, that's conclusive indication of leaky brake lines. But that could also mean that the shuttle valve has indeed shuttled; I think that's what causes the brake light to come on, and disables the RABS, turning its light on as well. When you do fix the brake line, you should try to re-center the valve.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 03:59 PM
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Got it fixed.. Never had to recenter one they usually go back automatically..Just had to bleed everything good and all is well. The bleeders need replacing. I might have to do the whole wheel cylinder.

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