Archived Abs and Brake light indicater

[RWestbrook]

THe abs light and the brake light are staying on. I notice the front brakes are getting heavy use. Complete brake job done four weeks ago. Is this a computerchip problem? Can I repair it myself?

 

[Joe Mc]

Signature?

It might allow some of the more knowledgeable guys to help you better if they knew a bit about your truck. You should consider adding some info about your truck in your signature. Sorry I'm not much help w/ABS brakes.

 

[Ramboy]

If you have a truck newer than 2000, I believe, you can pull the trouble codes yourself and service manual will tell you what the problem is.

 

[wtrenholm]

We need to know what year/model and does it have RWAL (rear only) or four wheel ABS?



Wayne

 

[Extreme1]

Something isn't releasing (heavy use) or the switch needs to be reset.



Has it been this way since the brake job? Can you take it back?



Not releasing: Could be an ABS valve (unlikely) or the caliper pins weren't cleaned and lubed properly or a stuck piston. Vehicle info would help a lot.



Switch reset: Where the single wire plugs into the master cylinder (or a little block attached to it), unhook the wire, unscrew and remove the switch. Screw it back in to reset and hook the wire back up.

 

[GLW]

i had the same lights on with a 99 quad cab 1500. i read on tdr that it was a problem with the sensor located on the rear differential. (sorry, i cant remember part number. ) i got a new one from dodge (approx $35) and changed it out in 10 minutes. this cleared the problem up.