My rear brakes locked up and my ABS light is on

2002 FORD TAURUS
84,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HOT1ROCKS4U
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My rear brakes locked up and my ABS light is on. In the last month and a half thebakes had gonet o the floor three times when it was very hot outside Fluid was full and no squealing or noise from thebrakes. I live in Tucson, AZ. What could of caused this?
Jul 20, 2008 at 11:47 AM
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MERLIN2021
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This happens when the brake booster push rod is adjusted out too far which does no allow the brake master to return fully holding the brakes on . To confirm the issue loosen the brake master mounting bolts 3 turns to see if the car starts to roll again, if so remove the master and adjust the booster push rod inward. Also a brake flex hose can come apart internally causing a short of check valve in the system but this is usually isolated to one brake either front or rear.
Jul 20, 2008 at 11:51 AM