Brake Troubleshooting - SOLVED

[Tonyrodz]

I've found out the hard way that you can't use an aftermarket abs sensor in a GM hub, and vice versa. Did you use factory GM sensors as replacements?
I have this scanner. It does ABS and also SRS codes--besides the usual stuff. Great scanner and it's under $300.

 

[vicnation]

I went with aftermarket sensors. The issue I was having at the time is that the left front wheel would lock up when driving forward without applying the brake. After replacing the sensors, the wheels didn't lock up. Now, looking back on it, it must have a bad hub also.

 

[nonickatall]

Why don't you look for someone who can read error codes? You don't need to buy you own scanner.

Each garage should be able to do it for some bugs.

 

[vicnation]

Really comes down to cost and value. The labor rate is about $110 per hour at the local shop. It's a minimum 1 hour charge for diagnostics and additional labor cost to fix it. I am capable of most repairs so it would be better for me to invest in diagnostic tools so I won't need to take it anywhere. I work on more than just GM cars so it would be good to have a diagnostic tool that can work with other makes as well.

 

[nonickatall]

Sure it's never bad to have a diagnostic tool.
I have an Autel MOT Pro EU908 approximate since ten years. It has lifetime software updates of all cars worldwide.
You can read all errors you can see live data, you can reset oil Service and open Park Brakes at newer cars.
I'm very satisfied, I had only a few cars which I could not read proper.
I would look for something used, if I were you, for example like this:

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[vicnation]

A few of you mentioned that my issue may be caused a bad hub. That's exactly what it was, the right front hub. Thank you all for your help. Truly appreciated.