Author Topic: quick question about ABS break jobs (Read 245 times)

pugg666 · « **on:** December 01, 2005, 07:33:30 PM »

will be replacing the rotors and pads on an abs equiped car, what are the differences compared to a car with out abs?

it will only be the front disks and pads (so far haven't really looked at the system yet) rear end doesn't need any work.

car is a 96 Buick Regal Gran sport

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 01, 2005, 07:34:45 PM »

As far as I know their is really no difference at all.

There may be a sensor somewhere but you don't have to worry about it.

You doing it on your own?

BlueJ1 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 01, 2005, 07:40:57 PM »

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Originally posted by GtoRA2
As far as I know their is really no difference at all.

There may be a sensor somewhere but you don't have to worry about it.

You doing it on your own?

Im pretty sure he is correct.

SOB · « **Reply #3 on:** December 01, 2005, 07:54:55 PM »

Nothing different that I noticed on my Chevy trucks.

Sandman · « **Reply #4 on:** December 01, 2005, 11:36:03 PM »

AFAIK, the magic is in the calipers not the rotors or pads.

Sox62 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 02, 2005, 01:29:02 AM »

There may or may not be a different set of pads/rotors,etc.The parts store will know.

My 1991 2-door Blazer has rear ABS,but not front.The 4-door has four wheel ABS.The rotors were the only difference,and the rear brakes were the same.

Just tell em' what you have,and they'll sell you what you need.The actual work will be the same.

eagl · « **Reply #6 on:** December 02, 2005, 02:40:41 AM »

ABS discs sometimes cost more depending on if the ABS sensor works off the hub or the disc. In my car, the ABS sensor is in a sealed hub so a front brake job is trivial. In my friend's ford ranger, the ABS is part of the disc AND the hub and bearings are integrated into the disc, so changing or turning his front rotors involves a complete bearing repack or replacement job, which is quite a bit more involved than a mere rotor/pad job. Plus the ABS system on my friend's truck includes a stamped steel ring attached to the rotor, and that ring is not present on non-ABS rotors so if you have ABS but get the wrong rotors, you may lose ABS if your car is like this particular FORD design.

You should check a service manual or chiltons guide for your car to see what is involved and to make sure you get the right parts.

Yeager · « **Reply #7 on:** December 02, 2005, 02:46:11 AM »

I drove my ABS equipped Suabaru Legacy AWD in the snow for the first time today. I must say it was a culture shock. Having been a driver of basic cars with basic brakes all my life.......

AWD ABS a whole new ballgame.

Dont know nuthing about changin em out though.....

mora · « **Reply #8 on:** December 02, 2005, 02:49:42 AM »

It's just the same. Just don't hit the ABS-sensor with a sledge hammer.

MrRiplEy[H] · « **Reply #9 on:** December 02, 2005, 02:54:40 AM »

If your car has the latest gadgets such as BAS (electronic brake assist system) don't fiddle with the brakes yourself. The systems need to be shut off for maintenance as there is a risk of injury with electronic measures deploying during the work.

Or the very least unplug the fuses of such systems before commencing work. That may lead to fault codes in the car though and you'll need to take it to the dealership for reseting them anyway.

mora · « **Reply #10 on:** December 02, 2005, 04:00:23 AM »

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Originally posted by MrRiplEy[H]
If your car has the latest gadgets such as BAS (electronic brake assist system) don't fiddle with the brakes yourself. The systems need to be shut off for maintenance as there is a risk of injury with electronic measures deploying during the work.

Do you know of any specific make or model? Does this system have an electric hydraulic pump that supplies pressure to the brake circuits?

MrRiplEy[H] · « **Reply #11 on:** December 02, 2005, 05:06:26 AM »

I've heard the advice from Mercedes Benz mechanics on the benz discussion forum. They said there's a potential hazard of crushed fingers if you remove the brake pads the old fashion way.