Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1996 Toyota 4Runner

Six problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2000

No summary listed for above vehicle.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2000

While driving at 35mph & was turning into curb, road was wet, and vehicle started to accelerate. Applied the abs and rpms revved up. Lost control of vehicle & spun around, and hit a utility pole with rear of vehicle. Vehicle towed dealer for repairs.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 10/10/1999

Rear brakes bind to wheel even after release of brake pedal. Must put into drive and press on acclerator to release. When acclerator is depressed the brakes releases with a sudden jolt which causes rapid accleration and a safety hazard.

4 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 01/16/1999

On a straight decent road I applied a brake. Suddenly my tire is locked w/ no steering. The road was partly covered by slushy snow and wet. Since the car is equipped with abs, I did not try to pump. As the result my car hit a snow bank and rolled over. The user's manual does not indicate abs may not work.

5 Brake Electric Antilock problem

While pavement is wet and when applying brakes vevicle would continue to travel, resulting in extended stoppiing distance. Dealer can't duplicate porblem . Please provide further informaton.

6 Brake Electric Antilock problem

While driving experienced abs brake warmup and violent vibration throughout vehicle upon braking.




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