1995 blazer problems with brakes

nmoran429 · #1 07-25-2005, 03:05 PM

Ever since I bought my blazer, I have only had the "regular brakes" I havent been able to use the ABS. Im not sure if it is a sensor, or computer malfunction, but I want to get them fixed. Both the Brake light and the ABS lights are on. I just hope that I wont cost an arm and a leg, but I also hear that the dealership may be able to fix them through a recall act. Is this possible? Someone please help!!

BlazerLT · #2 07-25-2005, 05:39 PM

You will have to go get the codes scanned to find out what is making it fail.

nmoran429 · #3 07-28-2005, 04:43 AM

I have gone to get the codes and almost every single code came up. Im not sure if maybe then computer was damaged, or maybe it short circuited. Ugh!! What a pain!

cutlasskenny · #4 07-29-2005, 11:07 PM

what if the ABS light is on but no codes come up?

BlazerLT · #5 07-29-2005, 11:32 PM

The codes will be there if they have the right scanner that accesses the ABS module.

nmoran429 · #6 08-01-2005, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BlazerLT

The codes will be there if they have the right scanner that accesses the ABS module.

I was reading on the AutoZone website under the troubleshooting section and I read that it might be the master cylinder and that it may need to be replaced. Also, the brake fluid is dark and dirty. Is it common to go and get brake fluid replaced? Are there any chain stores that can do it at low cost?

BlazerLT · #7 08-01-2005, 04:23 PM

Most shops should be able to flush the braking system.

rlith · #8 08-01-2005, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BlazerLT

Most shops should be able to flush the braking system.

Most places can flush the general system, but for a proper flush they need to use a Tech 2 or similar to open the ABS valves (for newer systems, and a claw tool for older non electronic controlled ABS) so that the fluid in the ABS module will also be flushed out.

nmoran429 · #9 08-02-2005, 07:37 PM

I have just found a leak in the metal tubing brake line right under the truck on the drivers side inbewteen the 2 doors. As soon as the brake is depressed, fluid squirts out like a leak in a garden hose. Hopefully replacing the tubing will fix the brake problem. I also plan on replacing the fluid.

BlazerLT · #10 08-03-2005, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by nmoran429

I have just found a leak in the metal tubing brake line right under the truck on the drivers side inbewteen the 2 doors. As soon as the brake is depressed, fluid squirts out like a leak in a garden hose. Hopefully replacing the tubing will fix the brake problem. I also plan on replacing the fluid.

You will have to bleed that system too.

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