1998 Chevy Cavalier ABS not working properly

Tiny
UNICORN68
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 15,500 MILES
My ABS brakes are not working properly. They sound sort of like a coffee grinder when applying the brake then lock up. Have a full brake pedal. Have not had any recent brake repair completed. The ABS light is not coming on nor does the system set any type of codes in a scanner. Do you have any suggestions?
Saturday, December 20th, 2008 AT 7:35 AM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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First inspect the entire brake system, take off calipers and drums, unspect slide pins on calipers for proper operation and pads for abnormal wear, the drums/shoes for grooving or missing hardware. Inspect rear wheel cylinders for leaks, and general condition of fluid. If dark, I would flush the entire brake system and put in fresh fluid.
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Saturday, December 20th, 2008 AT 10:18 AM

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