ABS light on and a wheel locked, I have new brakes

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RAESOFSUNSHINE

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My 1996 Cavalier (128,000miles) went into the shop yesterday for new rear breaks. It was overdue for them, old ones were metal to metal. My husband drove it home from the shop last night and it seemed to run fine. I went to pull out of the driveway (minor slant) and suddenly I had little control over the steering. The right rear wheel locked. The ABS light went on, but I never saw it on previously. My immediate thought is that maybe the mechanics put on a faulty drum, but I don't know the probability of that. Is it possible that the problems are the mechanics fault? Or is it more likely that one of the 4 componets are in need of repair. I'm hoping it's just the sensor because all the other wheel are working fine. I just paid the mechanics over $700.00 to fix the brakes and 2 other things one the car. The last thing I need is to pay another $200+ for a controller or something.

Any thoughts on what the problem is?

Feb 7, 2007 at 11:32 PM

MIKE H R

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i would take the car back to the mechanic, telling him
the problem. the spring might have come lose. the abs, have him check make sure the connection from
the sensor is plugged in tight. make sure you tell him
the abs light was working properly before you took it
in for brakes.

Feb 8, 2007 at 10:19 AM

RAESOFSUNSHINE

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they called me back today and saiid the ebrake was getting hung up. So they released the tired and said it seems fine now. They didn't know what the actually causing it to get caught up, possibly the cable or something else they weren't sure. He said that could trigger the ABS light. He said you could either fix it or just not use it. I've opted not to fix it so I'm going to go pick it up today. He told me if the ABS light comes back on, bring it back.

Thank you for your help If I have furthur issues I'll be sure to have them check the spring and sensor connection.

Feb 8, 2007 at 11:18 AM

MIKE H R

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when you have a chance spray the emergency brake cable with wd 40 under under the car. this will help it, there may be rust on it. this may help from it getting any worse. i have found in most cases the when a cable starts to bind up they can be worked out with lube so they are somewhat usable.

Feb 8, 2007 at 3:22 PM

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