problems with abs

MA70-3.0GT · 12-12-2010, 05:25 PM

I would say this was... DEFINITELY NOT FAULTY ABS, AVOID RIP OFF GARAGE!!!

ABS is inoperative on any vehicle unless under heavy braking and then it employs a pump/valve system that releases pressure to any wheel starting to lock, sensed by it's ECU by a sensor on each wheel. the vast majority of ABS faults will show as the ABS light on the dash (the ABS is then switched off & you have normal non-antilock braking). Only in very limited circumstances, if ever, could ABS faults affect the way the car drives/brakes under normal conditions (so limited that I am confident in my above big black statement.)

The pulling to the left problem would more likely be associated with a siezed/sticking caliper or contaminated/worn out brake linings.

My advice would be that, if you're not confident playing with stuff like this yourself, best to find a different garage or someone who knows what they're talking about... please don't give that shop 100's of $$$ to "replace your ABS" while they perhaps replace a $25 set of pads

EDIT-: just hope I'm in time

12-12-2010, 05:25 PM	#3
MA70-3.0GT 12psi boost Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Crewe, England Posts: 356	I would say this was... DEFINITELY NOT FAULTY ABS, AVOID RIP OFF GARAGE!!! ABS is inoperative on any vehicle unless under heavy braking and then it employs a pump/valve system that releases pressure to any wheel starting to lock, sensed by it's ECU by a sensor on each wheel. the vast majority of ABS faults will show as the ABS light on the dash (the ABS is then switched off & you have normal non-antilock braking). Only in very limited circumstances, if ever, could ABS faults affect the way the car drives/brakes under normal conditions (so limited that I am confident in my above big black statement.) The pulling to the left problem would more likely be associated with a siezed/sticking caliper or contaminated/worn out brake linings. My advice would be that, if you're not confident playing with stuff like this yourself, best to find a different garage or someone who knows what they're talking about... please don't give that shop 100's of $$$ to "replace your ABS" while they perhaps replace a $25 set of pads EDIT-: just hope I'm in time __________________ '89 MA70 Supra GT aero 3.0turbo JDM, Rebuilt motor, K&N intake, 3" stainless turbo-back. New turbo and braided line kit... '89 Honda NC27 400, NC23 cams, open pipe, PC36a shock & possibly Showa USD forks... '83 Yamaha 29R XJ750E-II, number 69 off the line, only runner in the country? Original except Koni shocks '95 Honda PC26 CB500R, Winter hack, hateful, trying to sell it I'm not paranoid, they really ARE after me!!! Last edited by MA70-3.0GT; 12-12-2010 at 05:30 PM.