rear brakes locking up at low speeds when pedal is applied

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cjc1200@gmail.com - 01 Dec 2006 16:23 GMT

Hey all,

2001 ram 1500 4x4 quad with ABS..............lateley, even at 20-25
MPH, when I give the pedal a little more pressure than normal, the
rears lock up, then release....ABS light does not come on, so I don't
think it's because it's not working properly.....just had my front pads
replaced with heavy-duty ones...........rears checked out ok at the
inspection.....should I check the rear pads again and maybe
replace?......suggestions if you please....

Thanks

Charlie
The OC

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Nosey - 02 Dec 2006 02:36 GMT

> Hey all,
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> Charlie
> The OC

Check the rear brake pads for fluid contamination.

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Ken

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Wrench007 - 02 Dec 2006 20:00 GMT

>Hey all,
>
>2001 ram 1500 4x4 quad with ABS... when I give the pedal a little more pressure...the rears lock up, then release... rears checked out ok at the inspection...
>Thanks, Charlie

Hey Charlie,
If you have drum brakes in the rear you might want to replace the wheel
cylinders, as a visual inspection cannot reveal how soft the rubber seals or
spring inside have become without leaking. There are several other reasons
this problem may occur, but over a post this is my best experienced advice -J

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