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Tufty
17th April 2010, 20:56
Was in a situation last night where i needed to slam the brakes on... The back wheels have locked up and the car has started to come round... Its meant to have ABS recently changed rear brakes discs and pads.... Any ideas? ABS sensors?

Cheers Jason
Mikol
17th April 2010, 23:06
Is the back lowered?

ABS or not, you might want to adjust the bias to the rears
Tufty
18th April 2010, 00:56
Is the back lowered?

ABS or not, you might want to adjust the bias to the rears

The car is not lowered naw! How do i adjust it? I think i may just be better to take things easy, and when i go to krisb get him to have a look! :homme:
Quick
18th April 2010, 08:56
Is the ABS light on?
Does it come on when the car starts?
Tufty
20th April 2010, 09:55
Is the ABS light on?
Does it come on when the car starts?

I shall have to have a look! I thought they all go on then come off after turn over...
KamRacing
20th April 2010, 10:04
What suspension have you got?
Tufty
20th April 2010, 11:54
What suspension have you got?

Its all standard at the moment... You think it could be because of the weight at the back?
KamRacing
20th April 2010, 12:46
Well with standard suspension you are going to get a reasonable amount of weight transfer forward. Were you driving in a straight line? I've managed to get a few 205's to fishtail under heavy braking before.
Kyza
20th April 2010, 12:52
Maybe the rear bias has seized. Try some WD40 and a tap with the hammer to free it up.
Tufty
20th April 2010, 15:47
Well with standard suspension you are going to get a reasonable amount of weight transfer forward. Were you driving in a straight line? I've managed to get a few 205's to fishtail under heavy braking before.

Well even when i start to apply the brakes slowly and apply more pressure i can just feel it wanting to slide out and come round!

Maybe the rear bias has seized. Try some WD40 and a tap with the hammer to free it up.

Where is the rear bias? *goes to search*
Tufty
20th April 2010, 16:11
Just been outside and sprayed some wd40 on the bias valve, i poked the spring it seemed to be loose, the car was jacked up...Dont know if anyone can shed some light on that?

Took it for a spin on some nice new tarmac and slammed the brakes on... the rear tyres are leaving some thick rubber lines down indicating that they are locking up.... hmmmm