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Old Oct 28, 2015 | 07:55 PM
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Random brake lock up

2003 f350 6.0 psd

Long story short, 7 out of 10 times when I turn on my headlights (while driving) my ABS light will flash, all gauges will drop to zero then instantly resume their place, lights are on and everything seems to be normal..

Recently it seems that when ever what I just explained above happens, and I press the brake pedalshortly after the truck pulls to the right. Harder I press the brakes the harder it pulls the truck off the road. Pretty scary stuff..

Any ideas? Brakes look good. Although I haven't checked the fluid or for any real notable leaks.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2015 | 09:54 AM
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You need to be able to read the ABS codes. It could be a lot of things. Did you recently do brake work?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2015 | 02:25 PM
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In normal driving does one wheel get much hotter or cooler than the others - caliper sticking on or off?
 
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