ABS and suspension.

skippy · 01-06-2005, 03:07 PM

While pulling into a servo yesterday (to get the first sub $1 petrol in months 99.9) there was a que of cars so I needed to brake a bit not hard not partically sudden or anything (probably harder than normal but not a lot more). And yeah as I was doing so the ABS kicked in, Didn’t skid the wheels just that feel on your foot.

ABS has kicked in before when I thought not really needed, but this time so unneeded me thinks something might be amiss.

Any ideas?

It was right as I was going over the driveway gutter thing, only thing I can think of that could of caused it,

So yeah any theorys out there?

Actually on further consideration I think almost everytime it has gone on was when I was going some bumps etc, not huge bumps but just lumps and divots.

Could this be a suspension Problem causeing the ABS to kick in when it should not.

96 V6 HT with 96 on the clock.

Cosmo Dude · 01-06-2005, 08:50 PM

Probably the sudden dip and raise through the gutter while decelerating causes the ABS to flutter. It's probably no biggie.

twilightprotege · 01-06-2005, 08:51 PM

perfectly normal. my abs does that every now and then. bumps in the road etc are the reason

Oracle_SOD · 25-07-2005, 03:40 PM

if the abs on the newer models is anything like the BG ABS system, it has G-sensors which a made up of 3 mercury switches, when u go up a ramp like that u may have trigered one of the switches which could cause the ABS to kick in when braking

(sorry for digging this up, just thaught people might want to know why it happens)

Laser the Amazer · 25-07-2005, 09:06 PM

I think its more of a case of the sensors getting a bit confused.

I have come across this before as well. Not in a Laser/Astina though.

So yeah pretty much normal

Rob

01-06-2005, 03:07 PM	#1
skippy Resident Dissident Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ole Sydney Town Car: Alfa 156 TS Posts: 1,197 View Photos By: skippy	ABS and suspension. While pulling into a servo yesterday (to get the first sub $1 petrol in months 99.9) there was a que of cars so I needed to brake a bit not hard not partically sudden or anything (probably harder than normal but not a lot more). And yeah as I was doing so the ABS kicked in, Didn’t skid the wheels just that feel on your foot. ABS has kicked in before when I thought not really needed, but this time so unneeded me thinks something might be amiss. Any ideas? It was right as I was going over the driveway gutter thing, only thing I can think of that could of caused it, So yeah any theorys out there? Actually on further consideration I think almost everytime it has gone on was when I was going some bumps etc, not huge bumps but just lumps and divots. Could this be a suspension Problem causeing the ABS to kick in when it should not. 96 V6 HT with 96 on the clock.

01-06-2005, 08:50 PM	#2
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	Probably the sudden dip and raise through the gutter while decelerating causes the ABS to flutter. It's probably no biggie. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

25-07-2005, 03:40 PM	#4
Oracle_SOD Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ballarat, Victoria Posts: 88	if the abs on the newer models is anything like the BG ABS system, it has G-sensors which a made up of 3 mercury switches, when u go up a ramp like that u may have trigered one of the switches which could cause the ABS to kick in when braking (sorry for digging this up, just thaught people might want to know why it happens) __________________ Cant catch me on here, Email me at oracle_sod@fordlaser.com or oracle_sod@hotmail.com -=Quote=- Sometimes we just need to remember what the rules of life really are: You only need two tools: WD-40 and Duct Tape If it doesn't move and should, use WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use Duct Tape.

25-07-2005, 09:06 PM	#5
Laser the Amazer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wollongong Posts: 559	I think its more of a case of the sensors getting a bit confused. I have come across this before as well. Not in a Laser/Astina though. So yeah pretty much normal Rob __________________ what do u write here again???

01-06-2005, 08:51 PM	#3
twilightprotege Driving a faster car now! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Work, always at bloody work... Car: Lotus ....... . Posts: 5,217 View Photos By: twilightprotege	perfectly normal. my abs does that every now and then. bumps in the road etc are the reason