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Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) rear abs problems on 96 model

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Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Allison/Aisin/68RE conversion

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hello, i have had problems lately with my rear brakes not working. we jacked up the rear end and got the truck up to 50mph and hit the brakes, the rear wheels didnt stop for another 15 seconds or more. . we just knew the master cylinder went bad, we replaced it, the rears still did not work... we were told some rebuilt master cylinders were defective right out of the box, so i spent 100 dollars and got a new one this time (a cast iron one :) ) well this still did not help... you pump the brake pedal and push hard and it slowly bleeds down just like a bad master cylinder... the abs light lights up when you first start the truck and goes off shortly. . its not showing theres a problem... . some one told me that it is the rear proportioning valve ... i only have rear abs... can i do away with the abs? and what would i need to do to do this... and where exactly is the proportioning valve i need to bypass ? any help would be appreciated... thanks alot... screw abs#@$%!
 
I had the same "problem" My master cylinder went a few years ago and while bleeding the new one it it would slowly creep down to the floor. My brakes work and wear fine, and it still does it if you push really hard and hold it. Using normal pressure it does not drop to the floor. If the brake pedal is fine other than if you push realllllly hard and it slowly goes down dont worry about it
 
The rear drums don't self adjust like they should. Before throwing more money at it adjust the shoes. I adj mine in 97 every oil change. The 1st time I did the adjustment it took more than 30 clicks on the adjusters.
 
and just in case you dont know this... . you need to bleed the master cylinder seperate and you may need to crack the lines at the abs unit (under the master cylinder) all them loops and bends can trap air.
 
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