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What does this mean???

Old Feb 22, 2008 | 02:37 AM
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Saw this on my build sheet

4 Wheel Disc Rr Anti-Lock Brakes

So does this mean that dodge only gave me rear anti lock brakes? does this make sense??also most of your stopping power comes from your front brakes. Im cornfused.

 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 03:21 AM
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If I remember right rear wheel only anti-lock is standard, and four wheel anti-lock is an option.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 03:29 AM
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GO to the front hubs and check if there's a small electrical pigtail pluging into it.
If so, you have the 4 wheel anti lock.
Al.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 04:02 AM
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thanks for the info, better than my idea of just slamming on the brakes and see if i left any marks.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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Yeah, but that one is more fun.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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Here in the great white north just try to stop on ice, that will tell you if you have anti lock.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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That means that you have 4 wheel disc brakes but only rear anti-lock brakes.....
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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The bonus to having rear anti lock and not the front is the rear does not lost traction as a result of the brakes locking. When was the last time the front of your truck spun out?
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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The bonus to having rear anti lock and not the front is the rear does not lost traction as a result of the brakes locking. When was the last time the front of your truck spun out?
Exactly, especially when you have a trailer. It will help prevent the jacknife.

My truck has the same thing, rear ABS only.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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Mine only has rear also...everything is a damn option with dodge.
 
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