drpepper3517

i went and testdrove a 1990 f150 today. has 170 000 km on it. needs a lot of tlc for a safety.. the rear antilock light was on, along with the parking brake light. what does this mean? should i be concerned or go and buy it?

jljde

My abs light and parking brake lights are always on, and this was after i did the brakes.

drpepper3517

do you know why?
i think it might be the speed sensor

Just call me Sean

iTrader: (1)

There is air in the lines. The ABS light automatically comes on when the brake light comes on, unless the brake light is on because of the parking brake.

djhives

my brake and r-abs lights were both on when I bought mahne ... turned out that the brake fluid resivior was a bit low... topped her off and all lights went off!

try it

drpepper3517

really? its that simple. wow thats great when i go see it for a second time ill check the brake fluid. if its full, do you have any idea what else it could be? $$$

drpepper3517

from what ive read, it could be as simple as just bleeding the brakes and topping up the fluid. or changing a 20$ sensor.