Brake problems
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Brake problems
My rear anti-lock light and e-brake light come on at the same time on my 90 model, which then my brake pedal starts to stiffening up. Any ideas what the cause might be?
When you first start to drive after the truck has been sitting for a couple of hours or more everything is fine for about 15-20 minutes then the problem occurs.
When you first start to drive after the truck has been sitting for a couple of hours or more everything is fine for about 15-20 minutes then the problem occurs.
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From: Ohio/Florida
similar brake problem
This is an amazing forum.When I logged on to see if anyone was having a problem with brakes and thermostats, I found the latest two entries today to be addressing almost my exact problems.
Although my e-brake light has not come on, the anti lock light has and my left rear brake heated up and then locked up. After letting truck set for about a half hour, I was able to move and make it home, about four miles, using the brakes as little as possible. I then removed real wheels and left rear drum. I did not find any obvious damage and that brake lining was in remarkably good shape for having at least 80,000 miles on it. I backed off the adjustment quite a lot, put everything back together and made a test drive.No overheat or lock up, but have a very spongy pedal.Pedal comes up with a couple of pumps, but braking is not right.I suspect the RABS module or sensor.Possibly the automatic adjuster.
I look forward to hearing from someone, who has solved this type of problem.
Thanks, Gwlexoh
Although my e-brake light has not come on, the anti lock light has and my left rear brake heated up and then locked up. After letting truck set for about a half hour, I was able to move and make it home, about four miles, using the brakes as little as possible. I then removed real wheels and left rear drum. I did not find any obvious damage and that brake lining was in remarkably good shape for having at least 80,000 miles on it. I backed off the adjustment quite a lot, put everything back together and made a test drive.No overheat or lock up, but have a very spongy pedal.Pedal comes up with a couple of pumps, but braking is not right.I suspect the RABS module or sensor.Possibly the automatic adjuster.
I look forward to hearing from someone, who has solved this type of problem.
Thanks, Gwlexoh
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pbarw check the fluid level and see if the float is stuck....gently push down on it. Press and release the park brake to see if the red light goes off, disconnect the P brake wire see if the light goes off......may need to adjust the rear brakes or lube cables to ensure they return.
Not sure if you can email me yet but click on my name and see if you can.......I will send you RABs info.
Not sure if you can email me yet but click on my name and see if you can.......I will send you RABs info.
Last edited by PLC7.3; Aug 1, 2005 at 10:36 PM.
