Brake issues

[Psychostang]

Ok, my abs light has been on for a couple weeks now. Does anyone know how to pull codes. ITs a 96, with the abs plug in the right front core support area.

Don't know if this problem is related, but today I went to replace the rear pads because they were down to a 16th. I also wanted to install some speed bleaders. Well, 5.5 hrs later, I have the pads on but no brakes. I tried bleading with the speed bleeders, but couldn't get any real fluid flow. So I re-installed the original bleeders screws and used my mytivac to self bleed. Still, I couldn't get any real solid fluid flow. I went thru 3 14.5oz cans of brake fluid, and I have really weak brake force. What gives? I do remember hearing some chugging, coming from the abs module area while doing the left front caliper. The fluid was also chugging.

 

[LaserSVT]

If you drained the master then you have air in the ABS system and need to bring it someplace that has the ABS gizmo.

Now I will get crap for this but I let mine drain too far too when upgrading. Fortunatly I have an Apex pressure bleeder kit and all I had to do was pressurize to 12psi and then cycle the key a few times and presto, all was good.

Also make soure you aligne the rear pistons correctly when you put them back together.... also I hope you used the right tool to turn the piston back in the caliper.

 

[Psychostang]

Pistons were aligned, and I turned them in properly. Is there something else I should know about the rear calipers?

P.S. Where did you buy your pressure kit? I may just get one of those seeing as how I have 4 cars....

 

[LaserSVT]

Apex Performance. Lost the link with my old hard drive.
I think it was around $50. They also sell their own Apex blue brake fluid and I tell ya its some awesom stuff! I have overheated and cracked four rotors already and the fluid never boiled or got hot enough to change pedal feel.

 

[Psychostang]

Just wanted to update my thread.

I purchased a pressure bleeder from motive products. Of course today I go to bleed the system, and after pressurizing the system to 15psi, I see fluid dripping at a fast rate from the front bumper cover. After further investigation, it seems there is a leak between the abs motor/pump assembly, and the valve block. I'm pretty sure there is a gasket there. I put a call in to max today, but he went home early. Hopefully he will call me back tomorrow.

 

[Sapperfire]

Get a new ABS module

 

[Psychostang]

I may have to get a used one, but definately not a new one. Have you seen the prices!! I'm also contemplating just pulling all of it out and just fabricating some adapter lines.

 

[LaserSVT]

I may have to get a used one, but definately not a new one. Have you seen the prices!! I'm also contemplating just pulling all of it out and just fabricating some adapter lines.

What? They are only $850 after the core. :lol:


Good freakin night. Had I known they were worth that much I would have pulled mine from the 97 before I junked it.

 

[Psychostang]

Actually, I haven't found a price on a unit for traction control equipped vehicles. The price you quote is for non traction control equpped vehicles. Plus, they are remanufactured. Not new.

 

[Sapperfire]

What? They are only $850 after the core. :lol:


Good freakin night. Had I known they were worth that much I would have pulled mine from the 97 before I junked it.

Told ya not to junk it yet...ass

if you get one from a junk yard, flush it with denatured alcohol before installing it