ABS problem !

*Vozar* · 02-07-2004, 01:55 AM

Just recently ive been having ABS problem. at random times i will get that ABS shudder in the brake pedal and when that happens it pulls to the right really hard. THe ABS light has not come on at all. I checked all the lines and the fluid level and they are fine. I could use the info.

-Matt-

**Howard** · 02-07-2004, 02:20 AM

The first thing to do is to make sure that all your brakes are working ok. It could well be a sticky cylinder. So I would take them all apart and clean them up. If the rears are not working right then you get more front end braking and it could be that which is causing the abs to activate.

*Vozar* · 02-07-2004, 02:25 AM

Tomorrow im going on a big wheeling trip so i hope i will be alright. After i get back though i will look over the rear brakes. I just replced the rear rotors and pads about a month ago. i did the left side and my friend did the right side. I failed to look over my friends work. I will check them and get back.

**Howard** · 02-07-2004, 02:32 AM

From the sound of it I would definately start there. We all make mistakes lol.

Billy177 · 02-07-2004, 08:48 AM

for now just pull the abs fuse. they should have made a switch for it cause it blows.

maby the 35's are confusing them although this is just a guess

*Vozar* · 02-16-2004, 10:12 PM

Ok i found out what the problem was. As you know your abs sensor connects to you hub. Turns out my wheel bearings were going bad. I replaced the the hub assemblies this weekend and the abs light went out. Voila! i fixed two problems at once.

-Matt-

SmokeGrinder · 03-04-2004, 07:44 AM

I have this same problem...
I have just put my new rotors and pads on too. the problem went away for a while but now its back again.

the abs cuts in when you are going at slow speeds and hit the brake...

I think im gonna try cleaning the sensor before i do anything.

02-07-2004, 01:55 AM	#1
Vozar Was Fordbeast98 Murfreesboro,Tennessee Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 835 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	ABS problem ! Just recently ive been having ABS problem. at random times i will get that ABS shudder in the brake pedal and when that happens it pulls to the right really hard. THe ABS light has not come on at all. I checked all the lines and the fluid level and they are fine. I could use the info. -Matt- __________________ 99.5 F-250 ecsb 4x4 (FOR SALE) 2000 f-250 rclb 2wd 6spd 1994 explorer 4x4 1-tons,42's,302,c-6,1356/205 1998 explorer(in pieces) 2003 explorer 4dr eddie bauer(wifes) www.dixiecrawlers.com www.swampsdiesel.com

02-07-2004, 02:20 AM	#2
Howard Moderator Elite Explorer Milton Keynes 1998 SOHC UK SPEC Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,177 Vehicle Specs	The first thing to do is to make sure that all your brakes are working ok. It could well be a sticky cylinder. So I would take them all apart and clean them up. If the rears are not working right then you get more front end braking and it could be that which is causing the abs to activate. __________________ "Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one." Bill Gates My Explorer Moderator : Exploring Computers!!, Computer Gaming, Digital Explorations, UK Explorer Owners

02-07-2004, 02:25 AM	#3
Vozar Was Fordbeast98 Murfreesboro,Tennessee Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 835 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Tomorrow im going on a big wheeling trip so i hope i will be alright. After i get back though i will look over the rear brakes. I just replced the rear rotors and pads about a month ago. i did the left side and my friend did the right side. I failed to look over my friends work. I will check them and get back. __________________ 99.5 F-250 ecsb 4x4 (FOR SALE) 2000 f-250 rclb 2wd 6spd 1994 explorer 4x4 1-tons,42's,302,c-6,1356/205 1998 explorer(in pieces) 2003 explorer 4dr eddie bauer(wifes) www.dixiecrawlers.com www.swampsdiesel.com

02-07-2004, 02:32 AM	#4
Howard Moderator Elite Explorer Milton Keynes 1998 SOHC UK SPEC Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,177 Vehicle Specs	From the sound of it I would definately start there. We all make mistakes lol. __________________ "Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one." Bill Gates My Explorer Moderator : Exploring Computers!!, Computer Gaming, Digital Explorations, UK Explorer Owners

02-07-2004, 08:48 AM	#5
Billy177 Wannabe Elite Explorer Redding CT 99 Explorer XLT SOHC 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,902 Vehicle Specs	for now just pull the abs fuse. they should have made a switch for it cause it blows. maby the 35's are confusing them although this is just a guess __________________ 1999 4.0 Sohc XLT 4x4 3.55 31' BFG MT Mac Air Intake, High-Flow cats, Excalibrator Flowmaster 50 Series Cat-back,Rancho 5000's, TT + Shackles, 200 Amp Alternator, Autometer Gauges, 150 Watt Lights Detroit Locker in Rear

02-16-2004, 10:12 PM	#6
Vozar Was Fordbeast98 Murfreesboro,Tennessee Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 835 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Ok i found out what the problem was. As you know your abs sensor connects to you hub. Turns out my wheel bearings were going bad. I replaced the the hub assemblies this weekend and the abs light went out. Voila! i fixed two problems at once. -Matt- __________________ 99.5 F-250 ecsb 4x4 (FOR SALE) 2000 f-250 rclb 2wd 6spd 1994 explorer 4x4 1-tons,42's,302,c-6,1356/205 1998 explorer(in pieces) 2003 explorer 4dr eddie bauer(wifes) www.dixiecrawlers.com www.swampsdiesel.com

03-04-2004, 07:44 AM	#7
SmokeGrinder Wannabe Elite Explorer Uber Of All Possible Doom 97 explorer 4X4 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,112 Vehicle Specs	I have this same problem... I have just put my new rotors and pads on too. the problem went away for a while but now its back again. the abs cuts in when you are going at slow speeds and hit the brake... I think im gonna try cleaning the sensor before i do anything.