ABS problems

[PaulW]

Hi,
This is my first post, shame it's asking for help
I'm having an ABS problem....... the pedal kicks back when the car is braking when almost to a stop (not every time) ABS light doesn't come on, also sometimes the ABS light comes on when going round small roundabouts does this sound like an ABS sensor problem or something worse
The search wouldn't let me search because ABS is only 3 letters not the minimum of 4.
Any advise appreciated.

Paul.

 

[Shude]

it's probably the ABS speed sensor mentioned in this recent thread:
Abs light coming on

Good luck!

 

[pluggers]

is the road bumpy in these particular places?? could be the front shocks that are worn or wearing out?????I get the pedal kicking back at me on this one particular road thats bumpy approaching traffic lights.

 

[PaulW]

is the road bumpy in these particular places?? could be the front shocks that are worn or wearing out?????I get the pedal kicking back at me on this one particular road thats bumpy approaching traffic lights.

Difference in road surface makes no odds, from smooth Tesco's carpark to singletrack country roads, it only kicks back at below 5mph.

Thanks for the pointer Shude....... it's confused me even more now

 

[a5llx]

Difference in road surface makes no odds, from smooth Tesco's carpark to singletrack country roads, it only kicks back at below 5mph.

Thanks for the pointer Shude....... it's confused me even more now

my 190e used to do that sometimes , i unplugged the sensors and forgot about it but only after i found out how much they was to change , there on my to do list now!

 

[PaulW]

my 190e used to do that sometimes , i unplugged the sensors and forgot about it but only after i found out how much they was to change , there on my to do list now!

I was at Mercman today getting a replacement central locking vacuum pump and I asked him about ABS sensors....£23 or there abouts plus VAT the only thing is are they better than the ones I already have on the car ? are they testable ?

 

[a5llx]

Abs Sensors

I was at Mercman today getting a replacement central locking vacuum pump and I asked him about ABS sensors....£23 or there abouts plus VAT the only thing is are they better than the ones I already have on the car ? are they testable ?

Its a shame you didnt put up a wanted advert im sure i have a spare vacuum pump!
Are the sensors new ones or second hand , Jonny at CPA AUTOS in London told me not to waste time with second hand ones, as if mine were knackered the probability would be that his ones were as well, i tend to find its less hassle to fit new parts like this it saves you doing things twice
i think they can be checked try phoning mercs or a brake specialist they should be able to tell you !