1996 Dodge Caravan

KNHAWKINS

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1996 DODGE CARAVAN
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
197,000 MILES

My front breaks begin to lock up after about 10 min. Of driving. Making the front end shake. I have changed calipers & break hoses. I bleed the breaks front and back. Any help one this would be great.

Saturday, March 20th, 2010 AT 8:28 AM

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LEGITIMATE007

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What leads you to believe they're "locking "up?

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Saturday, March 20th, 2010 AT 11:40 AM

KNHAWKINS

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Because when you stop you can get out and see smoke coming off the breaks. Also when they stick you can feel the engine working harder. I can get out and bleed off the fluid on the front caliper and it is back to normal for a while.

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Sunday, March 21st, 2010 AT 9:39 AM

LEGITIMATE007

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Is this an abs unit?

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Sunday, March 21st, 2010 AT 9:43 AM

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Yes it has abs.

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Monday, March 22nd, 2010 AT 10:38 AM

LEGITIMATE007

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It sounds like the abs is engaging on its own thinking your in a braking situation, I think its because the vehicle speed sensor or sensors, has debris buildup or there is chips in the tone ring, they will need to be inspected, for all we know one of the sensors may be disconnected. So it will need inspection. Thorough inspection. Of the sensors and tone rings if applicable