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1996 Chevrolet Truck Repair Question


Topics covered: Abs, Brakes, Mechanic.
Mileage: 240,000 miles.

Asked on February 9, 2013

Chevrolet Truck Abs Problem

My front break smells after driving for a few minutes. My mechanic changed the pads and unhooked the abs and it is still doing it. What give? Thanks.

Avatar Asked by abdanan

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Replied on February 9, 2013

Are the calipers sticking?

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on February 14, 2013

I am not sure. How may I check? Shouldn't my mechanic have been checking that anyway?

Tiny Response from abdanan
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Replied on February 15, 2013

That is the first thing I would check. You need to lift the vehicle and see if the brake sticks on after being applied. Also, can you turn the tires with the brakes off? The funny thing is disconnecting the ABS makes no sense. It's job is to release the brakes when you are in a skid.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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