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Anonymous Posted on Jun 22, 2010

96 Corsica front right brake caliper locks up with engine running and brake pedal pushed. Releases when bled. Won't lock with engine off. ABS??

  • Anonymous Jun 22, 2010

    Accepted and appreciated. My 'puter locked up when I tried to accept solution a bit ago. Should go through this time. Thanks again- ED

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    Hey- How do I rate the accepted solution?- ED

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This problem is caused by only one thing, that is a leaking ABS hydraulic control unit pop-it valve, this high pressure valve supplies pressure to the brake caliper and is leaking, not a common problem but have seen it maybe a dozen times, this applies to what is called "Active" ABS, this means the ABS has a high pressure hydraulic pump and can apply pressure independent of driver brake pedal input.

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  • Anonymous Jun 22, 2010

    Hey wiz - thanks for quick reply- What's the 'fix'? Is the part serviceable?- Thanks- ED

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    Marvin Jun 22, 2010

    the part is not servicable, u replace it.

  • Anonymous Jun 22, 2010

    Got it. Thanks- ED

  • Marvin
    Marvin Jun 22, 2010

    U will need a special tool to bleed the new unit, so u are really stuck with a really good brake shop or dealer doing the work. If this has been helpful to u please rate my help with fixya, that is how i get compensated and credited for my time. Thanks!

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