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2001 Chevrolet Silverado Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Wheel, Brakes.
Mileage: 184,000 miles.

Asked on July 28, 2011

Abs brake

Antilock brakes come on at normal stoping speed

Answer

Replied on July 28, 2011

The fastest way to find this is with a scanner that displays live sensor data. It will show all of the wheel speeds and if one signal is dropping out. The front-wheel-drive cars have a huge problem with the sensors that are built into the front wheel bearings. I haven't heard of that problem with the trucks, but the scanner should provide a clue as to what's happening.

Unlike the cars, your sensor is exposed and metal particles could build up on the tip of it. That can cause a weak signal.

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