Need help with brake problems.... Hoping for fast replies
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Funny how "gear heads" will spend money on all kinds of chrome BS, big tires, and gears but give the quizzical dog look when someone says fluids like brake fluid, engine coolant, and transmission fluid should be changed at regular intervals.
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Here's the latest newsletter from Rock Auto that discusses Accessory Drive Belt tensioners. How many of us follow the manufacturer's recommendations to replace them at ~75K miles. I'm guilty of running one for 200K, but replacing the tensioner, on a recommended schedule, could same a lot of time and money in the long run (think breaking down on a road trip).
RockAuto now has even more Belt Drive Component Kits for your Accessory Belt Drive System (ABDS) repairs. Changing a worn belt may temporarily solve your engine's squeaks and squeals, but you could find the noise returns because other parts in the ABDS are loose, binding up or otherwise failing.
Damaging a new belt is a waste and means key components like the alternator, water pump, and/or power steering pump will not work correctly. Do not get stuck on the side of the road this winter. Prevent worry and frustration by purchasing RockAuto's Belt Drive Component Kits! RockAuto's Belt Drive Component Kits include all the parts you need to update your entire system: belt(s), tensioner(s), and pulley(s), where applicable, prepackaged for you to make purchasing a breeze.
We have the largest selection of Belt Drive Component Kits from trusted brands like ACDelco, Dayco, Gates and Motorcraft! See the kits we have for your specific vehicles under the "Belt Drive" category in the RockAuto catalog.
Damaging a new belt is a waste and means key components like the alternator, water pump, and/or power steering pump will not work correctly. Do not get stuck on the side of the road this winter. Prevent worry and frustration by purchasing RockAuto's Belt Drive Component Kits! RockAuto's Belt Drive Component Kits include all the parts you need to update your entire system: belt(s), tensioner(s), and pulley(s), where applicable, prepackaged for you to make purchasing a breeze.
We have the largest selection of Belt Drive Component Kits from trusted brands like ACDelco, Dayco, Gates and Motorcraft! See the kits we have for your specific vehicles under the "Belt Drive" category in the RockAuto catalog.
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Replaced both flex lines up front. Pulling issue was fixed. No longer have the Abs motor kicking in while trying to stop, just totally lost ABS all together now.. ABS and Brake light are on though.. Have to find n OBD 1 scanner now
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From: Clayton MI
You only have rear wheel abs on that? It was pretty much useless even when it thought it was working..... (at least, mine truly sucks.....) Check your rear wheel speed sensor, make sure it is plugged in good, and seated fully into it's hole. Could also try putting the old one back in again, and see if it does anything different.
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Did you ever resolve your issue?
I have a 2001 2500 4wd Cummins. Brakes work until you get almost to a stop. Then you have to stand on them and it feels, in the pedal, like the ABS is trying to control. I replace the master cylinder, and bled the system. Still persisted. I disconnected the large abs connector and the problem is gone. With everything connected, there are no lights. Brake light and ABS light are both off.
