Brakes lock up VERY easily

[g0tEclipseD]

i dont have abs. my brakes lock up very easily even if i dont slam them down or push them down real hard. is this normal? my friend doesnt have abs and his dont lock up no matter how hard u hit em ? do i need new brakes?

 

[turboholic]

-Might be your tires don't have as good traction as your friend's tires?

 

[g0tEclipseD]

my tires are relatively new. what would tires have to do with brakes locking up though?

 

[turboholic]

-Not all tires are equal, if the tires have less traction, they're not gripping the road, so they just slice along (lock-up) when you step on the brake, I'm not saying that's what happen with your car, just a suggestion to look into, or might be you have better brake set up then your friend's.

 

[g0tEclipseD]

both of us have stock cars. with pretty new wheels.

 

[Enigma_Man]

Odds are you're only locking one or two wheels.

Check your brakes, see if any have damaged/missing/worn pads. Check for brake fluid leaks.

Jack up the car, have a friend help you, spin the wheels manually with your hands, and then try to spin them with the brakes on.

You'll more than likely find a wheel that is stuck, or that won't stop.

When my rear driver caliper e-brake connection siezed, the rear wheels would lock up at just the slightest touch of the brakes. It made for some harrowing stops.

-Jesse