ABS problems with Chevrolet Suburban

I have a 1997 Suburban with 75,000 miles on it which has had an ABS problem for a few months. Needed to replace the brakes at 70,000 miles, but still had problems and my side street mechanic couldn't locate the problem. The dealer now says that the sensor needs replacing along with the wheel hub assembly - has anyone else had this done? Are the two actually connected? I thought the wheel hub assembly was separate from the sensor for the ABS. The actual problem has been that the ABS engages at slow speeds in normal driving conditions. And recently the ABS kicked in after my foot was off the brake pedal after making a turn.
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Good luck.
Pat/Roving Host
mechanic (not a dealer) installed a new proportioning valve on the truck. It made a big
difference in the trucks stopping ability. The
brakes still don't feel "right", but I can live
with them. I was really shocked when the ABS kicked in on a dry, paved road at 40mph. Lucky for me the gate was open on the farm road I was forced to drive on to because the truck didn't slow down enough to follow the sharp curve in the road.
I've driven this road for over 15 years and never
had a problem slowing for this curve in any other
vehicle.
Mr. Shiftright
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I don't own a Suburban, but do own a 97 Chevy Silverado EC 5.7l auto 4x4 Z71. I did a brake job on my truck (front) last summer after the truck started shaking with the brakes on while towing my boat. Rotors were warped..anyway went to Checker Auto and they had these Sure Stop brake pads from Raybestos (sp?). Anyway they told me the pads were formulated for towing and decreased the stopping distance. Of course I coughed at the $45 price tag compared to $17 for regular pads, but bought them anyway. I am glad I did, these things make the truck stop on the dime empty and make a huge difference with the boat. I have had them for about 15K miles so far and they are about half worn now. Total price for the front brake job (rears were fine) about $100 with turning the rotors, brake parts cleaner, etc. Anyway did Midas tell you what all needed to be replaced for a $990 brake job?? I agree with Mr Shiftright, shop around for best price, that seems like too much markup for parts and labor....just my $.02
Bob