Brake Lockups Unveiling the Causes and Mastering Recovery

It could be the engine/powertrain control module was shaken over the bump and was damaged, causing it to stall the car, then to run very rough. Brake lock-up occurs when the brake pads or shoes grip harder than the tire grabs to the road. This often happens when roads are slick or icy. The first troubleshooting step in the service manual is to inspect the stop lamp switch circuit so given the car was a no-start for a while, ... Check for a possible pinched brake line that may have got crushed by a bunch of snow and ice / other debris. The theory is that with such a line ... It happens when you lose control while driving on a slippery surface and slam on the brakes in a desperate attempt to stop the car. Doing so ... Stopping and sitting for a minutes temporarily fixes the issue, for a few moments, then it will do it again and again... until the car site for ... See if your locking up one end or both. If either or both ends are locked, while jacked up unbolt master cylinder. Did that release it? If not, ... Come along as I check out a customer concern of brakes locking up while driving! Enjoy & remember- If your gonna do it, DO IT RIGHT! This can help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when driving in a forward gear. Depending on the situation, the vehicle may automatically ... ... and brakes locked up and ... and let the car just roll. There are people who like to drive. I have an absolut love and passion about driving.