I detected a different "feel" while braking and it felt like they were "cycling". Each time, after several weeks, the situation disappeared. Should I be concerned? Can ABS brakes be dis-engaged? If so, is that a wise option? This vehicle has less than 50,000 miles and is only driven 2-5 miles a day in local suburban stop-and-go traffic. What to do? Thanks!
2006-07-10 13:23:51 · 9 answers · asked by Di 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The ABS cycling problem is probably due to dirt between the ABS sensor rotor, also known as the "trigger wheel" and the ABS wheel sensor,which both are incorporated in the brakes system behind the wheels.
these components can be disturbed by dirt, grease etc.
if that's the case and the dirt worked its way out and the problem no longer exists the problem should be solved.
Anyway if the ABS st oped working you should should still have a base brake system, and the brakes should operate as if you never had A ABS system.
2006-07-10 17:28:22 · answer #1 · answered by auto tech 123 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brake pads or rotors have nothing to do with the ABS system. Each wheel has a speed sensor on it. If you have a faulty speed sensor, or an erratic reading on one or more wheels, or if the speed sensors in front don't match the speed of the rear wheels, this will also trigger the ABS light to come on. Brake fluid level also has nothing to do with the ABS light. Low brake fluid will turn on the red BRAKE light. ABS brakes can be disengaged by pulling out the ABS fuse, however, should you do that, it will cause your brakes to lock up in a emergency situation. You should have your car looked at by a professional, as brkes are nothing to play with. Your life and others are at risk. Generally, a dealer can get the code out of the system and properly diagnose the concern for usually 1.0 hour labor. Chances are, its a wheel speed sensor or hub bearing.
2006-07-22 10:55:31 · answer #2 · answered by LEO H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be concerned and Don't disengage the system. Don't even think about it. Each wheel has a sensor so have them each checked as well as the system. They are not cheap but will definitely could save you on a sudden hard stop. The brake job could have messed up the sensor. If you went to a discount brake shop don't go back for this repair.
2006-07-10 13:36:59 · answer #3 · answered by David B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ABS has nothign to do with break pads. Usually when the light comes on it means the components did not pass internal diagnostic. The usual suspect is low break fluid,. Some ABS units are servicable, ie you can actually add fluid and bleed it. Some are not. ie if it goes bad you have to replace the whoel unit. Fact is when the light is on the unit is disabled thus the breaks will work fine however the ABS portion will not be operable.
2006-07-10 13:27:37 · answer #4 · answered by Briggs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't try this yourself. If there is one area on an automobile that MUST function 100%, it is the brakes. Yes, you can disable the ABS. No, you should not try this. If you have to ask with brakes, then you should not touch. Get thee to a competent mechanic.
2006-07-19 18:42:55 · answer #5 · answered by Arnon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like something is loose somewhere. Try to examine all cables and wires to see if something didn't come loose. Take to a repair shop to have them run a diagnostic on the error code.
2006-07-10 13:28:23 · answer #6 · answered by alfredenuemann98195 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably have a bad sensor at the wheel.
2006-07-20 20:05:24 · answer #7 · answered by stylish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably have a bad sensor at the wheel.
2006-07-10 13:27:40 · answer #8 · answered by pappa_15 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the wheel sensors are probably bad, and also the ABS ring is probably cracked.
2006-07-19 13:24:14 · answer #9 · answered by FORDever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋