Auto Help needed; ABS brake warning lights going on
HI, my ABS brake light has been going on and off for the past 3 or 4 days now; it seems that once I get going a little ways, perhaps a few blocks, when I go to brake, it feels as though my brakes have gotten water on them, and I feel as though my brakes are skidding [not working properly] when I go to stop. It doesn't feel serious, they still have good 'grab' to them.
My question; I have booked an appt. to take it in on Mon. to get it looked at; but I would far rather wait until Fri. to do so, as I have too much running around to do this week. Is it too risky to drive around with my ABS warning light on? It is not always on, just from time to time. Also; it is my understanding that brakes can still work with the ABS warning light on, just that the ABS feature will not be implemented, then.
Finally- could it be an expensive repair? Is there anything I need to look at, on my own, first {fluid levels, etc.} to be able to save some money?
Thanks for all of your help!
My question; I have booked an appt. to take it in on Mon. to get it looked at; but I would far rather wait until Fri. to do so, as I have too much running around to do this week. Is it too risky to drive around with my ABS warning light on? It is not always on, just from time to time. Also; it is my understanding that brakes can still work with the ABS warning light on, just that the ABS feature will not be implemented, then.
Finally- could it be an expensive repair? Is there anything I need to look at, on my own, first {fluid levels, etc.} to be able to save some money?
Thanks for all of your help!