Shelby Dakota Antilock brake
03-26-2013, 03:01 PM
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Shelby Dakota Antilock brake
The 'Antilock" light is lit on my dash and I'm wondering how to get it off without visiting a dealer if possible. Any clues or ideas are welcomed.
03-26-2013, 03:53 PM
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The light goes on for a few reasons really. THe most common is air in the brake system making the cylinder malfunction. Bleed brake system and see if that fixes it.
Second most common is broken wiring going to the cylinder in the back.
If none of those fix it. You can override the code via a code reader with function, remove the light bulb for it in the dash, or go visit the dealer and spend $400 for a new valve and install.
I hate ABS.
Second most common is broken wiring going to the cylinder in the back.
If none of those fix it. You can override the code via a code reader with function, remove the light bulb for it in the dash, or go visit the dealer and spend $400 for a new valve and install.
I hate ABS.
04-01-2013, 11:59 AM
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Second brake issue. The parking brake cable is unattached inside the drum. There is a metal bracket the end of the cable is supposed to fit in, but that piece is missing. I'm not sure what the piece is called, but if anyone could give me that info or has them for sale, your help is appreciated.
04-01-2013, 01:19 PM
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ABS light could be one due to low fluid, faulty proportioning valve, master cylinder malfuctions, ABS module, etc. A code helps if you can have one pulled.
As for the bracket, I think it's called parking brake lever. I may be wrong. Rockauto may have it.
As for the bracket, I think it's called parking brake lever. I may be wrong. Rockauto may have it.
04-02-2013, 02:05 PM
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guys this is an 89 dakota. The engine codes are blink off the dash. A code reader will just say the same code as the dash.
Its also the early anti lock brake system with the rear valve body that loves to seize up and the combination valve that had the bottom rubber that disintegrates putting air into the system.
In the rear drum there is a bar that goes from the front shoe to the rear. On the rear shoe is a lever that fits into the triangle type hole at the top and goes to the bottom where the cable pulls on it. Usually they hide behind the shoe so check again. If it is missing it means someone removed it. Find out what size brakes you have. 10 or 11 x 2.5. Go to a salvage yard find brakes of the same size be it cars or trucks, abs or non abs for 87-91 and grab the lever. I would suggest working the cables loose on both sides as well as the one into the truck.
Its also the early anti lock brake system with the rear valve body that loves to seize up and the combination valve that had the bottom rubber that disintegrates putting air into the system.
In the rear drum there is a bar that goes from the front shoe to the rear. On the rear shoe is a lever that fits into the triangle type hole at the top and goes to the bottom where the cable pulls on it. Usually they hide behind the shoe so check again. If it is missing it means someone removed it. Find out what size brakes you have. 10 or 11 x 2.5. Go to a salvage yard find brakes of the same size be it cars or trucks, abs or non abs for 87-91 and grab the lever. I would suggest working the cables loose on both sides as well as the one into the truck.
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