92 Beretta brakes (ABS)

JLMOSS92

MEMBER
1992 CHEVROLET BERETTA
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
170,000 MILES

Ok, so I have been having some problems lately with my brakes and I have no idea of what ma be wrong. For starters, when you are rolling along under 20mph or so and hit the brakes, it only locks up rear driver side brakes. Almost as if it grabs premature. Secondly, my pedal has to be down almost half way before any braking begins. Too top it off, they are squeaking and my abs light is on. Im thinking maybe my pads are worn and shoes are bad but idk what is wrong with the abs. Thank you. I hope u have some answer for me.

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KHLOW2008

MECHANIC
41,815 POSTS

When the ABS indicator light is showing, it means the system has been disabled due to an error in the system. Without the ABS working and the brakes working with different efficiency, one or more wheels would lock and the low pedal pressure indicates a fault in the brake hydraulic system. It could be stuck calipers. You would need to get the brake system checked.

As to the ABS indicator turning on, an error has been detected in the ABS system and you need to retrieve the troble code to understand what is wrong.

Appropriate scan tool are required to retrieve for trouble codes and most likel;y you would have to go to the dealer to get it retrieved. Let me know the EXACT trouble codes so I can get you the required information.