Q: Brake fluid does not go to the rear breaks. Is it the ABS system or a brake sensor?

asked by on August 18, 2017

We have tried to bleed the brakes on the car but the brakes lock when we try to drive it. Apparently the rear breaks lock, as far as we know, a sensor needs to be replaced. I do not know which sensor it is between the ABS sensor or the rear brake sensor.

My car has 205000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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