I have a 2000 Durango RT/5.9. It just failed inspection for the rear brakes locking up. I used to work at a garage, I thought I was pretty knowledgable, especially on brakes. I checked everything out, and found no mechanical problems, but I also could not find sensors at the rear wheels or on axle. Please help !!!!![:@]

 

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No, my rear brakes are drum brakes also. I've worked on these types before, and when the rear drums have anti-lock system, they usually have a sensor inside, or as part of the outside end of the axle. This has neither, and the owners manual says its a rear ABS, or 4 wheel ABS, does not say anything about just being on the front, so as I said, I'm lost. Also, there is no light or other indication that something is wrong.


By the way, thank you for the reply, I do appreciate it.

 

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the ABS sensor is on the rear axel in the center above the pumpkin. Every Durango has the same setup from 98 to 02. The 03's are rear disc brakes.

 

Thank you, i did find the sensor, but it seems to be ok. No dash light comes on either. I had thought every thing was fine, but when I went thru state inspection, they run it on a skid pad, and nail the brakes, then they get a computer read out. That is what is saying the rears are locking up. I took it apart, and every thing is in working order. I am at my witts end, not like thats a far trip. I guess now the only thing I can do is take it to a shop.

I also wanted to thank you guys for the replies. I am sorry I didn't get back sooner, a lot has been going on around here.

 

I don't know much about brakes, but if I remember, the whatchamacallit housing that controls the anti-lock braking is just near the main master brake cylinder under the hood. You may want to check that to make sure it is functioning? Just a guess.