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You lose the ability to steer the vehicle, and usually it sends your car into a skid.
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What happens when your cars brakes lock?
You lose control of the steering.
How do you tell if a 1996 Honda Civic Lx has ABS?
Slam on your brakes. If your brakes lock up, then you do not have ABS. If your brakes do not lock up and you hear a knocking type of noise from your brakes, then you have ABS.
When depressing brake pedal hard brakes lock up?
Most likely you do not have anti-lock brakes in your vehicle. Other possible answer is that your anti-lock brakes are malfunctioning. If you have anti-lock brakes you should see a mechanic as soon as possible.
Why does your anti lock brake pulsate?
The Anti-Lock brakes pulsate so the brakes do not lock up (anti) and cause the vehicle to side out.
When a car is driving on a icy road describe what happens when you use the brakes?
If it is an older car without ABS the brakes would lock up and the car would slide/push/unable to steer, unless you got on/off the brakes. With ABS the computer would pulse the brakes and would prevent lock up so you would be able to steer.
Why do the anti-lock brakes on Pontiac sunfire lock up?
There are a couple of things that can cause your Pontiac antilock brakes to lock up. The most common cause is a malfunctioning ABS sensor.
How do you repair a 1992 Dodge Caravan when the brakes lock up and the brake light stays on?
The dealer will know how to access the codes for the brakes. When that is fixed it should not lock up then.
Why do the brakes lock up on your 2000 chev venture when you reverse?
It is possible for the brakes to lock up on a 2000 Chevy Venture when in reverse because the brakes are not working properly. Perhaps the brake pads need to be changed.
Why do your brakes get harder and harder the more you use them then they lock the the brakes up it feels like its presuring up and locking them?
When your brakes get harder and harder the more you use them and lock up, this is a symptom of brake failure. You need to take your vehicle to a qualified mechanic.
What happens when brakes lock?
You lose the ability to steer the vehicle, and usually it sends your car into a skid.
What would make the brakes lock up without touching them?
The brakes my lock up without touching them if a foreign object has become lodged between the pad and the rotors. A failure in the hydraulics may also cause the brakes to engage on their own.
What is the ABS system in a car?
Anti lock brakes. The system uses a computer, valves, and speed sensors to control wheel lock up during hard braking.Anti lock brakes. The system uses a computer, valves, and speed sensors to control wheel lock up during hard braking.
