Lewis Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Had some new rear disks fitted and pads all round. I have new fluid and braided hoses on full factory fitted UK brakes. My braking seems really tarnished. I had branded toyota pads before and these ones were supplied by turbofit from steve manley I presume?! I don't seem to be able to get the ABS to kick in. It was raining today so I took it out and slammed on @ 30, then 40, then 60.......nadda. Is there a visual indication of the ABS? I know I should feel it but I just wondered?! In addition, they just don't seem that good and now I seem to be getting a good amount of vibration while braking (especially when braking heavily) this ISN'T the ABS though, I'm thinking warped disk(s). Any help/advice/ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 How recently were they fitted? could it be they still need bedding in a little?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 Possibly Rob, they were fitted a couple of weeks ago and I haven't driven it much lately because of the weather and I have the truck. That doesn't account for the vibration though does it?! as well as the fact that I don't seem to be able to get the ABS to kick in? I know very little about the ABS system (ie sweet FA). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 hoping to take a look at this tomorrow, any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishman Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 hoping to take a look at this tomorrow, any other ideas? its broken....sorry i really dont have a clue, hope you get it all sorted soon tho ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 If you've had new dics and pads changed all round they do require a proper bedding in period, say around 100miles with a mixed bag of braking, but NO heavy braking from high speeds. If you have, you may have warped a disc slightly (it has been known) or if you're not getting enough bite you could have glazed the pads slightly. Trying to get the ABS to kick in on new dics and pads is a bit foolhardy imo bebacuse you need to break very heavily to get it to kick in. It won't also work under 15mph (IIRC). Don't forget that ABS LESSENS braking force to allow you to steer around a hazard whilst braking heavily. It INCREASES braking distance not decrease it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 If you've had new dics and pads changed all round they do require a proper bedding in period, say around 100miles with a mixed bag of braking, but NO heavy braking from high speeds. If you have, you may have warped a disc slightly (it has been known) or if you're not getting enough bite you could have glazed the pads slightly. Trying to get the ABS to kick in on new dics and pads is a bit foolhardy imo bebacuse you need to break very heavily to get it to kick in. It won't also work under 15mph (IIRC). Don't forget that ABS LESSENS braking force to allow you to steer around a hazard whilst braking heavily. It INCREASES braking distance not decrease it. Are you around this w/e doug? Any chance of you popping over to have a look? I'm in hungerford this weekend. I'm out tomorrow afternoon (shrek 3 - don't ask) but any other time is fine if you are about?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I'll check with the better half Sunday would be the only option which might be tricky. I'll pm you tomorrow. If not anytime during the day weektime is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 I'll check with the better half Sunday would be the only option which might be tricky. I'll pm you tomorrow. If not anytime during the day weektime is good. Ok mate, drop me a pm, Emin is here Sunday AM as well so anytime Sunday is good with me, if not we'll see what we can sort out. Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I put on new disks from Mr T, vibration was terrible, front ones were warped to buggery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I put on new disks from Mr T, vibration was terrible, front ones were warped to buggery As in warped from when you first tried them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Does your ABS light come on when you flick the ignition on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 Does your ABS light come on when you flick the ignition on ? yes mate - it comes on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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