Why did my brakes lock out on ice and all I could was slide.

Asked by Scott Dec 11, 2017 at 06:02 PM about the 2010 Chrysler Town & Country LX FWD

Question type: General

When I pushed on the brake pedal to slow down o  ice the brake pedal
started shaking and the brakes locked out providing "0" braking power.  

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Have your ABS checked. For future reference when you're in a dead slide like that let off the brakes, at least with your wheels spinning you have some hope of regaining traction.

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ABS cannot create traction when there is none such as on glare ice. I think you need better tires such as Blizzaks.

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Thank you all very much. My van is going into the dealer tomorrow for a check up.

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