| Author | Message | ||
     Rian Rhodes (Rockyrhodes) New Member Username: Rockyrhodes Post Number: 9 Registered: 06-2003 |
I have a bad ABS sensor on the front drivers side (tested & reset too many times). What are your opinions on buying a new or used sensor? | ||
| Will Tillery (Will) Member Username: Will Post Number: 208 Registered: 11-2002 |
New ones are pricey..Used ones are dicey. The sensors on this truck are all going to die at some point or another. They live long hard lives of telling you when something is incorrect, not good , or working... IF you pick up a used one then you are taking the chance that it may last 1 week it may last forever. With a new one you are guaranteed 1 year out of it... A bit longer than the majority of my relationships...wow thats a long time. Just think though if you pick up a used one.... that sensor has been dipping around in some other guys hub and there is no telling what kind of condition it is in. | ||
| Rian Rhodes (Rockyrhodes) New Member Username: Rockyrhodes Post Number: 11 Registered: 06-2003 |
That was funny, the relationship thing that is! Thanks for the info. That's what I figured being a sensor and all... | ||
| Paul Clawson (Pnut) Member Username: Pnut Post Number: 83 Registered: 02-2003 |
I have the same problem. New ones for the front are around 500.00. and its a two hour labor job. really freakin expensive. | ||
| Bill Bettridge (Billb) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Billb Post Number: 1289 Registered: 02-2002 |
It only takes 10 minutes to change a front ABS sensor - and for the cost used (ebay/junkyard) - it is well worth the try IMO. Bill | ||
| Roger Fastring (Fastring) Member Username: Fastring Post Number: 58 Registered: 02-2003 |
I assume that many have just disabled ABS (yank fuse), as I have. Problem is that there is not enough pressure to skid with that setup, so brakes are weak. Anyone find a non-abs mastercylinder or ? that can be swapped for a non-abs but firmer peddle (skid capable) solution? | ||
| Matthew A. Barnes (Discoveryxd) Member Username: Discoveryxd Post Number: 205 Registered: 08-2003 |
Contact Dave Lucas, he may be able to help you out. He sold me a set of ABS extensions. Check the user list, Matt | ||
| Gord Wedman (Bcrover) New Member Username: Bcrover Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2003 |
>Problem is that there is not enough pressure to skid with that setup, so brakes are weak. < I don't see why this would happen? The ABS system does not increase the brake pressure over what is generated by the master cylinder/vacuum booster? It only modulates the existing pressure to each wheel. I've tried stomping on my brakes when my ABS light was on. Front wheels locked up. Maybe you need to step on the brakes harder than you think? | ||
| Bill Bettridge (Billb) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Billb Post Number: 1303 Registered: 02-2002 |
After sensor, ECU, and fuse removal, mine will lock all 4 quite well. I hope it gets even better after I remove the pump and replumb. Bill | ||
| Paul Cooper (Westrek) New Member Username: Westrek Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2003 |
Are you positive it’s a bad sensor? Rover (95 Disco) friend of mine had what seemed like a bad sensor, turned out to be a nasty wheel bearing that allowed enough wiggle in the reluctor (the bit that spins with the wheel) to cause the ABS sensor to function erratically. Paul. | ||
| Peter Matusov (Pmatusov) Senior Member Username: Pmatusov Post Number: 1182 Registered: 09-2002 |
Long hard life for ABS sensors? What's so hard in it? It's only a pickup coil, just like the one in the engine for ignition timing! (Don't hold me up to it on this assumption, I'll check it). I've had good luck with used ABS sensors. | ||
| Corey (Discobro) Senior Member Username: Discobro Post Number: 271 Registered: 12-2002 |
Old post, I know. But I need advice on resetting the sensors. My ABS light has been on for 15k miles now and I know the sensors need reset. I just don't know the process - haven't done it yet. How long do they usually last? I've got 84k on my 96. So they will either rust out first from age or what?? |
