15x10s making brakes slip/abs problem

[01Rockstar]

I have noticed ever since I put my bigger tires on that when I stop at slow speeds sometimes and really press on the brake, The brakes feel like they are slipping I can feel it in the pedal. I couldnt find anything wrong with my brakes. Called a shop they say it is normal that it is the abs system and it will continue as long as i have the bigger tires. Has anyone had this happen to them before? midnightrebel07 suggested clean the abs sensor and check the hub assembly.

 

[IZwack]

Yes, larger tires make brakes less effective - its a "torque" issue. This is also true for your ABS system, it will become less and less effective as you upsize in tire. A larger tire is equivalent to slapping on smaller rotors from the brake system's perspective.

 

[Clusterpup]

Yes, my ABS activates sometimes when I brake at slow speed.

 

[ramren16]

you need to calibrate the x for the larger tires to stop the abs from coming on, i would also suggest upgrading the rubber brake hoses to stainless steel ones it will help out greatly and the peddle will not feel so soft.

rockstar- i notice you went from 32s to 33s, i ran 32s for years on my x without a problem as soon as i put on 33s the abs would kick on all the time, i finally got an xcal and tuned for 33s and everything was fixed

 

[01Rockstar]

how do you calibrate it?

 

[ramren16]

how do you calibrate it?

not sure on that, i know you have to look up the revs per mile for your tire

 

[MidnightRebel07]

On know over on therangerstation they have a tire calculator to figure that out. I'll try and find a link and post it.

 

[01Rockstar]

ok thanks rebel

 

[MidnightRebel07]

Check this page out, there's tons of helpful tech info....

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/index.php

 

[01Rockstar]

maybe I'm missing it because I am looking at it on my android. But I dont see anything about the abs system problem. Guide the blind please. haha. Still abs problem at low speed and brakes squealing.

 

[ramren16]

Have you tried cleaning the abs sensors at the wheels could have some grease on them causing this issue

 

[IZwack]

Pull the ABS fuse and take it for a spin. If the brakes still feels the same way, then its not the ABS system.

 

[01Rockstar]

Its been a few days since I have been on here. Still havent figured out how to fix the problem. Still doing it abs light still hasnt came on.

 

[LONO100]

have you tried asking someone at a les schwab or some other wheel shop? whenever i have a question like that or on audio stuff ill just walk into a best buy install center or a les schwab and start asking. those guys love sharing their knowledge. its like going to a vintage record shop and asking the workers who's their favorite guitarist. those guys love to share, and most times they will share their knowledge free of cost!

 

[01Rockstar]

Fixed the problem it was a speed sensor out of line. I guess it was from the new front rotors. Thanks fellas