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The ABS comes on for no apparent reason.New calipers,rotors,drums,shoes,springs etc.were replaced.What do you think could be wrong?

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If it has rear drums,check for a adjustment,also a wheel bearing assembley can cause this,or a bad sensor on one of the wheels.

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Most common issue this model is a bad wheel speed sensor. Will need to scan for codes to determine which one (one at each wheel)

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