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When your brakes lock up, your vehicle may veer sharply to the left or right. The back end could fishtail, causing you to lose control. If this happens as you drive, pump the brakes consistently until you come to a complete stop.

If your brakes lock up and you have an ABS system, release the brake and then slowly press down the pedal and hold it. If you don't have an ABS system, release the brake pedal and then repeatedly tap it down until the brake unlocks.

Finally, ABS systems can also become stuck in the 'on' position. This can cause the brakes to become overly sensitive and cause them to lock up when the brakes are applied. If this happen, then it can lead to an unexpected and sudden stop, which can be dangerous for the driver and other vehicles on the road.

Brake lockup happens when the grip of the brake friction material overcomes the grip of the tire on the road.

If you have anti-lock brakes, they should not lock up while you are driving unless there is an underlying problem. Some of the most common underlying issues include faulty brake pads, bad calipers on the disc brakes or faulty cylinders on the drum brakes.

Four Reasons Your Anti-lock Brake System Light Can Come On The four common reasons that typically cause this light to turn on include a malfunctioning ABS module, low levels in the fluid reservoir, broken wheel speed sensors, or the system is turned off.

What to Do When Your Brakes Lock Up Keep pressing the brakes, and don't take your foot off the pedal. The brake pedal will vibrate and pulsate. Relax, it's just the ABS system doing its job. Continue pushing on the brakes and try to steer your vehicle until it stops.