Article: MOTORING; Lights signal serious trouble in brake system.(BUSINESS)

Byline: PAUL BRAND

Q The emergency and antilock brake system lights in my 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 stay on all the time. What needs to be done?

A You're kidding, right? With both the red "BRAKE" and amber "ABS" warning lights illuminated, you should not drive the truck until the brake problem is fixed -- period! The "BRAKE" warning light indicates a potentially dangerous issue with the hydraulic brake system. The controller for the antilock brakes monitors the brake warning switch in the hydraulic combination valve, and it disables the ABS and illuminates the "ABS" warning light when the "BRAKE" warning light is illuminated.

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