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edward charles Posted on May 14, 2014

Why does my brake light and the a b s light comes on when this vehicle has brand new calipers and pads on

Brake light and a b s light comes on why is it coming on with brand new pads and calipers all away around the truck

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Your abs motor is bad. they are expensive 800.00. looked into replacing on spouses 2001 Tahoe. Its under the car about in the center of car. follow the rear brake lines to it. replacing pads wont do a thing for it. car drives stops fine but the light will drive you nuts.

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Because the problem is not with pads and/or calipers. If the lights come on only when you brake, you may have a light bulb out. If they come on when you start the car and they stay on, you have a problem with your ABS system (anti-lock braking system). The systems self-check when you start the car, so the light should come on and then go out. If it comes on and stays on, the ABS system has failed. You need to have the vehicle serviced to repair the ABS system.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 31, 2009

SOURCE: abs engagement at low speed

Sounds like need new Calipers for front too. Maybe a new master cylinder may be need too. Sound like to Calipers or master cylinder are now letting to brake fluid go back to the master cylinder.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 27, 2009

SOURCE: ABS light would come on

This is your Hub Wheel Assembly. Just replace them, get an alignment, and you will be set to go. I have had to replace mine twice in 5 years so they seem to go out relatively quickly in the Blazer. Good luck!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 29, 2009

SOURCE: abs break light comes on when i move and stays on

possible wheel speed sensor problem. need to check codes and data with proper scan tool.

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Rich Norman

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  • Posted on Nov 06, 2009

SOURCE: 1980 Chevy Truck Brake Locked Up

There are times when the rubber brake lines start to come apart internally and act like a one way valve. they let the fluid in, but will not let it out.

Try this: The the brakes are locked up release the bleeder on the caliper. if pressure come out there, lock up again, and release the hose where it goes into the metal line. This may be hard because of rust, but you will probably have to replace the line anyway.

You may have a bad Master, but odds are it is the rubber lines. Hope this helps.

Oscar Agnes

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  • Posted on Jan 01, 2010

SOURCE: Rear brake pad dragging

ADJUST THE BRAKE CLEARANCE ON ALL FOUR WHEELS.

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