A little fender bender.....

[Project_Exploder]

well I was in a fender bender earlier today and ####ed this guys rear bumper up....I then learned that my ABS sensor went out...my friend, who is a Ford Tech, said that when the ABS sensor goes out the brakes go for a few seconds and well you get the idea. I came to a red light and tried to stop...but no I slow down enough to not cause a whole lot of damage but I'm screwed and need a new front bumper!

 

[MustangP51]

I have never heard of an ABS wheel speed sensor failure cause the brakes to stop functioning, I installed a switch that disconnects an abs sensor to disable the system and have never had the brakes stop working when the switch is flipped.

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

that sux bout ur x

 

[wyochimneysweep]

abs sensor mal would not make the brakes stop working. if so the feds would not allow abs on vechilce or there would be a recall

 

[Project_Exploder]

I know nothing about the braking system, I'm just going by what my friend said but thanks for the sympathy guys

 

[BrooklynBay]

The ABS only pulsates the pedal to help prevent the brakes from locking. There is a recall on the brake switch on the master cylinder which shorts, and catches fire: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171739

 

[Project_Exploder]

yea I got that recall...well after looking I found that my friend is full of crap! just wanted me to so stupid I guess...well I now remember to come here first