ABS brakes on 97 explorer

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- pat
  
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19 years ago

Mon, Aug 30, 2004 12:38 AM

1997 ford explorer, 110,000 miles on it. The ABS brake warning light never comes on . My abs brake system engages during light braking, on dry pavement from 5mph down to stop. I can feel the "buzzing" in the pedal and hear it engage. It only happens during light braking.

Any ideas??

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19 years ago

Mon, Aug 30, 2004 1:28 AM

Have the braking system inspected, by a competent technician, WBMA. The ABS should not be activating as you describe. I would suspect a lining problem.

mike hunt

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19 years ago

Mon, Aug 30, 2004 1:51 AM

Faulty WSS - Wheel Speed Sensor. Could just need cleaning of the seating surface if rusty. Vehicle on lift, with a scan tool (NOT a code reader) will show which sensors are giving up. Just have a buddy spin each wheel as you watch the readout.

Rob