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EricB
GenI
3/24/2004
19:11:16
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99 Dak Sport V6 Reg cab 2x4. Bought it last Monday, tuesday had a freak snow storm (Columbus). Anti lock breaks locked up when I tried to stop. Ive had antilocks b4 so I know how they should work. Almost hit a parked car. No ABS or Brake lite came on, no other warning lights. Today, took it to dealer where I got it, tests didnt show anything.
Any ideas, comments, suggestions??
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Tippy
Dodge Dakota
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3/27/2004
17:50:01
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2 wheel ABS or 4 wheel? My '04 DAK is only rear wheel ABS for stability, nothing for the front.
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GB2000
GenIII
3/27/2004
19:11:03
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Standard ABS on the daks is 2 wheel... your fronts still lock up, but like Tippy said, the rears won't and the ABS will make sure they stay in the rear. Personally I hate ABS...I'd rather hit something knowing I was trying to stop (i.e. skidding, sliding sideways, etc) rather than plowing into something because my brakes didn't feel like they were even working.
Josh
Red 98 RC V6 2wd Single in/dual out exhaust (soon to be switched to a flowmaster 40 single in/dual out), s-bolt "mod", Edelbrock 10" round air cleaner w/ K&N air filter, removed rubber flap...and more to come
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don
Dodge Dakota
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2/09/2005
13:31:46
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kind of on the same subject. I've got a 93' 2X4 and just the other day I noticed that when I almost come to a complete stop, it makes a weird creaking or grinding sound and the pedal pushed out. I don't know a damn thing about mechanics but something tells me this should not be happening. I asked a few people about it and they said I need new brakes and rotors. before I go to some auto parts store or mechanic and ask him what I need (set myself up to get raped) I thought I might ask anyone here if they know what I need so I can fix this problem.
thanks alot.
p.s. about how much would it cost, if I put them on myself. . .?
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Just Looking
Dodge Dakota
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2/09/2005
19:37:07
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Do it urself its not hard at all and very cheap. If u feel u need help get a haynes manual the pics are enough to go from
If it costs anything like a lincoln then it will be $100 worth of parts using ceramic brake pads and all new rotors.
If u are going keep the drums or rotors make sure to sand them until u see a fresh metal surface. I recommend using a dremel or die grinder with a sanding drum.
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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2/09/2005
19:48:30
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EricB, i have an '00 QC w/ rear ABS only and at times the rears WILL lock up. it's usually when i go to make the first stop of the morning. any other time the ABS will kick in but unlike any other system in a vehicle i have driven. it seems the ABS cycles really slow. my son's '93 saturn has 4 wheel disc w/ABS and i guarantee you cannot lock the wheels up. it will stop. my wife's '99 Gran Prix GT is the same as the saturn. must be a DC thing.
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GB2000
GenIII
2/09/2005
21:29:39
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w/ rear ABS only and at times the rears WILL lock up. it's usually when i go to make the first stop of the morning.
Mine does that too usually after sitting for a while when it's been damp/rainy...any idea why? It's real embarrassing when I've been parked somewhere all day and when I am going down the aisle and tap the brakes to simply slow down they totally lock up and look like I made a panic stop.
Josh
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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2/10/2005
08:39:43
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Josh, i wish i knew. everything in my braking system seems to be in proper working but, it will lock up only after sitting either overnight or all day at work, around 9 to 10 hrs or more. cold , hot, damp, dry it's always the first stop. after that it's fine.
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Doug
Dodge Dakota
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2/10/2005
15:09:20
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The locking-up is cause by a combination of things. Mainly due to moisture in the brake pads/shoes causes them to swell slightly and "grab" better, and your rotor/drum will oxidize a little bit, which adds to the grabbing effect.
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