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Dangerous! Brakes locked up suddenly - 9/16/2006 9:22:24 AM

profesrgeo

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Greetings,

A very disconcerting event occurred last night to my daughters 2002 Freelander. While driving along on flat dry pavement at 25-30 mph the antilock brakes engaged without touching the brake pedal bringing the car to a sudden halt in the middle of the street. The brakes are locked and will not release. Any Ideas on why this happenred and how to unlock the brakes so i can have the vehicle towed to the dealer for service? I shudder to think what might have happpened if this occurred at highway speeds.

Thanks in advance.

George

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RE: Dangerous! Brakes locked up suddenly - 9/16/2006 9:29:02 AM

profesrgeo

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Hi All,

Quick correction, the brake pedal was slightly depressed as we were approaching a stop sign. This triggered the ABS and/or the HDC system.

Thanks

Geo

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RE: Dangerous! Brakes locked up suddenly - 9/16/2006 3:40:49 PM

Disco Mike

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I am not real familiar with your model, I am a Disco person, but if you have an owners manual, check and see if there is a fuse that powers the ABS, if so remove it and see if the brakes will release.
Not sure if it will work, but it is worth a try.
Good luck,
Mike

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