I have a 1991 Ford Explorer and occasionally the rear anti-lock break light comes on along with the parking break light, after it lights up, the rear wheels lock up allmost every time I apply the brakes. Do you have any sugestions?
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Nick,
My car does the EXACT same thing, but i dont know why. I do know the brakes are locking up because your ABS isnt working, hence the light is on (also my parking brake light is on). If anyone can help US it would be GREATLY appriciated.
Tony 91 Sport
My car does the EXACT same thing, but i dont know why. I do know the brakes are locking up because your ABS isnt working, hence the light is on (also my parking brake light is on). If anyone can help US it would be GREATLY appriciated.
Tony 91 Sport
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Nick and Tony:
Check your brake fluid levels. Top off the cylinder if it appears low. There is a sensor that caused the P-Brake light to come on when fluid level gets below a certain point. Don't know if this will correct your ABS problems. That sounds more like a faulty sensor.
Tom
Check your brake fluid levels. Top off the cylinder if it appears low. There is a sensor that caused the P-Brake light to come on when fluid level gets below a certain point. Don't know if this will correct your ABS problems. That sounds more like a faulty sensor.
Tom
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sounds like there is a problem with your front brakes... since they provide about 75% of the stopping power, a problem with them will cause the rear ones to lock up very easily. Air in the front lines could cause this, so first of all, I'd bleed the front system. If that doesn't help, it's probably your master cylinder (which caused the exact same problem in mine). Don't be too alarmed if that's the problem though... if you do the job yourself (and don't get ripped off by a brake shop) it shouldn't be too difficult of expensive. I purchased and installed a reman. master cylinder over 2 years ago and I haven't had a problem since. And the installation didn't take but an hour or so (and that was my first time changing one)... just have a Haynes manual handy.
You may also want to check your parking brake cable for binding. Remove the rear wheels and check to see if the drums turn freely with the parking brake off... if not, the parking brake cable may need lubrication.
Well, I hope this helps... good luck.
-jm
You may also want to check your parking brake cable for binding. Remove the rear wheels and check to see if the drums turn freely with the parking brake off... if not, the parking brake cable may need lubrication.
Well, I hope this helps... good luck.
-jm
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anit lock brake lights is on . . off . . on . . off
I HAVE A 91 EXPLORER WITH 184,000 MILES AND LAST WEEK MY ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WITH NO SIGNS OF ANY PROBLEM UNTIL I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND OFF TO THE FLOOR IT WENT WITH A QUICK PUMP THE BRAKES STOPPED ME OK. I WAS TOLD THAT MY MASTER CYLINDER WAS BAD SO I PURCHASED ONE AT AUTO ZONE $45.00 BUCKS AND REPLACED ALL THE FLUID AND THE LIGHT WENT OFF BUT TODAY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT BACK TO THE FLOOR PLEASE HELP!!!!
I HAVE A 91 EXPLORER WITH 184,000 MILES AND LAST WEEK MY ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WITH NO SIGNS OF ANY PROBLEM UNTIL I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND OFF TO THE FLOOR IT WENT WITH A QUICK PUMP THE BRAKES STOPPED ME OK. I WAS TOLD THAT MY MASTER CYLINDER WAS BAD SO I PURCHASED ONE AT AUTO ZONE $45.00 BUCKS AND REPLACED ALL THE FLUID AND THE LIGHT WENT OFF BUT TODAY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT BACK TO THE FLOOR PLEASE HELP!!!!
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I have the same problem as first post, but my parking brake broke at one point when I was pushing it in, I can see the brake fine... but could this cause my antilock to not work, I wanna get it fixed before winter......
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Re: anit lock brake lights is on . . off . . on . . off
bigtime57
Did you make sure you bleed the brakes good enough? That is the only thing I can think would make the pedal go to the floor.
bigtime57
Did you make sure you bleed the brakes good enough? That is the only thing I can think would make the pedal go to the floor.
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Re: Re: anit lock brake lights is on . . off . . on . . off
Perry,
I first started by loosening the bleeder valves and letting the fluid run out and then I bleed each side front and back 3-4 times with my dad pumping the brakes we got a little air but not much. Then I drove down the road starting and stopping and then came back and bleed them again. I bleed them enough to get all the old fluid out and nothing but new fluid coming out of all four wheels. I have noticed yesterday that there is alot of noise coming out of the front end when you turn and when you are turning and press the brakes the anti lock light comes on. I am going to check all my wheel bearings to make sure I dont have one wore out or busted? I also am going to replace the rotors and calipers today (still under warranty and it wont hurt while I have it apart). I also am going to replace the pads and check all my lines again. I will let you know what happens. Thanks
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Perry,
I first started by loosening the bleeder valves and letting the fluid run out and then I bleed each side front and back 3-4 times with my dad pumping the brakes we got a little air but not much. Then I drove down the road starting and stopping and then came back and bleed them again. I bleed them enough to get all the old fluid out and nothing but new fluid coming out of all four wheels. I have noticed yesterday that there is alot of noise coming out of the front end when you turn and when you are turning and press the brakes the anti lock light comes on. I am going to check all my wheel bearings to make sure I dont have one wore out or busted? I also am going to replace the rotors and calipers today (still under warranty and it wont hurt while I have it apart). I also am going to replace the pads and check all my lines again. I will let you know what happens. Thanks
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Re: Re: Re: anit lock brake lights is on . . off . . on . . off
OK,
I CHANGED MY ROTORS, CALIPERS, PADS, FRONT BRAKE LINES, MASTER CYLINDER AND STILL HAVE A ANTI LOCK LIGHT ON / OFF / ON / OFF (NOT FLASHING JUST ON FOR A WHILE AND OFF). I DROVE IT YESTERDAY THINKING I HAD IT FIXED AND ALMOST GOT BACK HOME AND HIT THE BRAKES AND NO PEDAL AND NO STOPPING, I LET UP AND PRESSED THEM AGAIN AND FULL PEDAL AND BRAKE.? ? ? I CHECKED MY CHILTON MANUAL AND THEY SAID I SHOULD HAVE A SENSOR IN THE BACK OF THE HUB AND I HAVE LOOKED ALL OVER THE WHEELS AND NO SENSOR AND MY EXPLORER ALSO DOES NOT HAVE THE BRAKING SYSTEM UNDER MY MASTER CYLINDER WITH ABOUT 100 WIRES AND HOSES GOING TO IT ON THE INNER FENDER WHICH THEY SHOW IN CHILTON. IT NOTES THAT ALL MIGHT NOT HAVE THIS SET UP IF IT WAS A EARLIER 91. MY EXPLORER DOES HAVE THE SPEED SENSOR IN THE REAR END, DO YOU THINK THIS MIGHT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH MY PROBLEM? I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP ON THIS. THANKS AND NON STOPPING EXPLORER OWNER!
OK,
I CHANGED MY ROTORS, CALIPERS, PADS, FRONT BRAKE LINES, MASTER CYLINDER AND STILL HAVE A ANTI LOCK LIGHT ON / OFF / ON / OFF (NOT FLASHING JUST ON FOR A WHILE AND OFF). I DROVE IT YESTERDAY THINKING I HAD IT FIXED AND ALMOST GOT BACK HOME AND HIT THE BRAKES AND NO PEDAL AND NO STOPPING, I LET UP AND PRESSED THEM AGAIN AND FULL PEDAL AND BRAKE.? ? ? I CHECKED MY CHILTON MANUAL AND THEY SAID I SHOULD HAVE A SENSOR IN THE BACK OF THE HUB AND I HAVE LOOKED ALL OVER THE WHEELS AND NO SENSOR AND MY EXPLORER ALSO DOES NOT HAVE THE BRAKING SYSTEM UNDER MY MASTER CYLINDER WITH ABOUT 100 WIRES AND HOSES GOING TO IT ON THE INNER FENDER WHICH THEY SHOW IN CHILTON. IT NOTES THAT ALL MIGHT NOT HAVE THIS SET UP IF IT WAS A EARLIER 91. MY EXPLORER DOES HAVE THE SPEED SENSOR IN THE REAR END, DO YOU THINK THIS MIGHT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH MY PROBLEM? I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP ON THIS. THANKS AND NON STOPPING EXPLORER OWNER!
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I had the same problem with my 92,with dummy lights on and brakes locking up,I changed the proportioning valve,bleed the brakes,and reset the computer have not had a problem since. 88vert Brad in Iowa
I had the same problem with my 92,with dummy lights on and brakes locking up,I changed the proportioning valve,bleed the brakes,and reset the computer have not had a problem since. 88vert Brad in Iowa
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HOW DO YOU BLEED BRAKES? MINE DOES THE SAME THING IT LIGHTS UP EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE
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As far as the pedal going to the floor, this is a ford thing, I have talked with a bunch of people and this seems to be a wide spread issue, mostly trucks, broncoes, and suv of say 70's- early 90's, I have read that a lot of people have this exact problem, they push for breaks and the pedal goes to the floor and may not happen again for a while, if ever. as far as the light, I say rip out the idiot light along with the fuse to the anilock brakes, they suck and in the off road word put you in danger if you ever have to stop in dirt. I had several close calls being used to non- anitlock in my truck, and the added distance that the system needs to stop can mean stopping before a cliif or around a muddy bend or going over it. I know how to dirve my veichle under control off-road, I am very Anti- ABS.
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abs light on intermittently
i have run into this problem on early 90"s e350 models & by looking at my explorer the wiring for abs sensor at the rear is the same. lift rear wheels off the groud (use jack stands) put in gear & spin rear wheels. have someone wiggle sensor wire at rear diff. & note if light flashes on & off. i believe there is 2 connectors. check both. the connector is availabie from ford.
i have run into this problem on early 90"s e350 models & by looking at my explorer the wiring for abs sensor at the rear is the same. lift rear wheels off the groud (use jack stands) put in gear & spin rear wheels. have someone wiggle sensor wire at rear diff. & note if light flashes on & off. i believe there is 2 connectors. check both. the connector is availabie from ford.
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ABS Light
I have the same problem... Constant ABS Light.
Ok, I was talking to a Mech, at the Autoparts store last night. He told me to take it to ford. Well guess what, he was a Ford Mech. So, when I was leaving he came out and told me to check the sensor's on the frount. Make sure they have been cleaned off. There magnetic and will gum up with medal fragments. He also said that it is the most common sullotion to most ABS Problems turned into his shop.
I have the same problem... Constant ABS Light.
Ok, I was talking to a Mech, at the Autoparts store last night. He told me to take it to ford. Well guess what, he was a Ford Mech. So, when I was leaving he came out and told me to check the sensor's on the frount. Make sure they have been cleaned off. There magnetic and will gum up with medal fragments. He also said that it is the most common sullotion to most ABS Problems turned into his shop.
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