2001 sport trac braking problem

[351ranger]

I have an 01 sport trac that the brakes are acting funny on. Sometimes when I come to a stop in a parking space or just parking in my driveway it acts as though I'm on ice and im slipping and their is nothing to slip on. I just put new pads and shoes on it so not sure what would be causing this. Is this a common problem? Abs sensor maybe? Its got 130,000 miles. Never had issues before. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

False ABS activation. Usually almost always caused by a bad front wheel bearing/abs sensor.

 

[351ranger]

How do I know if the sensor is bad? The wheel bearings are good. Thanks!

 

[Downey]

do you have a volt meter? if so unplug the sensor and set your meter to ac current then put the prongs on the plug that goes to the sensor at the wheel spin your tire and you should get a current if you get no current you need a new sensor

 

[351ranger]

ok great I'll try that. Thanks!