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Old August 8th 07, 02:57 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
Jason[_1_]
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Default Unnecessary ABS activation

I have 93 4WD Explorer XLT.

I recently replaced the front rotors, calipers and wheel
bearings(Parts were cheap and I had some free time). I then had the
brakes bled and the system aligned at a shop. Everything seemed to be
working fine until a few weeks later and the ABS system starts
activating under normal driving conditions. Usually dry level
pavement. Has become a bit scary b/c vehicle won't stop normally and
heavy pedal pressure and/or a rest period for the brakes is required
for stopping. When the ABS does not engage the brakes seem to work
fine with no shimmy and sufficient power.

Any help is welcome. Also returning to the shop is out of the
question as I have since relocated to Colorado from Texas.

Thanks,
J

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Old August 10th 07, 04:03 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
AS
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Default Unnecessary ABS activation

Did you preload the bearings correctly? Can you feel any play when your
grab the top of the tires and rock them hard in and out?

Jason wrote:

> I have 93 4WD Explorer XLT.
>
> I recently replaced the front rotors, calipers and wheel
> bearings(Parts were cheap and I had some free time). I then had the
> brakes bled and the system aligned at a shop. Everything seemed to be
> working fine until a few weeks later and the ABS system starts
> activating under normal driving conditions. Usually dry level
> pavement. Has become a bit scary b/c vehicle won't stop normally and
> heavy pedal pressure and/or a rest period for the brakes is required
> for stopping. When the ABS does not engage the brakes seem to work
> fine with no shimmy and sufficient power.
>
> Any help is welcome. Also returning to the shop is out of the
> question as I have since relocated to Colorado from Texas.
>
> Thanks,
> J
>

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Old August 10th 07, 05:33 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
Jason[_1_]
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Default Unnecessary ABS activation

On Aug 9, 10:03 pm, AS > wrote:
> Did you preload the bearings correctly? Can you feel any play when your
> grab the top of the tires and rock them hard in and out?
>


Yes I used a torque wrench to load the bearings and there was no play
in the wheels.

J

 




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