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tonygreen1966 · Aug 9th, 2023, 14:39

Have you fitted the replacement ABS unit yet?
Rubber brake hoses that are disintegrating inside can cause braking issues- if your hoses don't look very new this may be a cheap option to try.

Harley Dave · Aug 9th, 2023, 23:30

What "replacement ABS unit"??

I didn't see that mentioned in this thread yet - although I agree it seems like a good idea to check the ABS operation.

Hoses would either be OK or not - these symptoms seem to change side to side - so I'm thinking that it's what is telling the ABS to do its thing is what's wrong.

Cheers

Dave

IainG · Aug 10th, 2023, 07:57

Hi
Would it be worth getting the brakes checked on a MOT brake tester machine. Might help point the right direction. If you explain the symptoms they might be able to get the problem to re occur??

JamesXC9zero · Aug 10th, 2023, 22:04

Thanks all,

The brakes all look old, except the bits I have already replaced. I havent fitted the ABS unit yet as I was waiting for a scanning tool I ordered. I got the Icarsoft Max unit and it is awesome. Cleared the ABS light in a few seconds. (my fault, didnt disconnect the battery when fitting the towbar electrics! doh).

Still no codes though. But it can do ABS brake bleeding. So after driving it around, I think it is the offside front brake calliper that is the main culprit. I am going to start by changing it out (as I have already tried lubricating and freeing it up by taking it apart, cleaning and reassembling) and then I will try the ABS brake bleeding. If they dont work, I will try fitting the ABS unit. However that will need some programming or swapping over of the chip that it needs to recognise the car.

Why is nothing ever easy?

Aug 10th, 2023, 07:57	#13
IainG Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:53 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Plymouth	Hi Would it be worth getting the brakes checked on a MOT brake tester machine. Might help point the right direction. If you explain the symptoms they might be able to get the problem to re occur?? __________________ V50 2005. 2.0D

Aug 9th, 2023, 14:39	#11
tonygreen1966 Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2023 14:41 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: UK	Have you fitted the replacement ABS unit yet? Rubber brake hoses that are disintegrating inside can cause braking issues- if your hoses don't look very new this may be a cheap option to try.

Aug 9th, 2023, 23:30	#12
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Today 16:18 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	What "replacement ABS unit"?? I didn't see that mentioned in this thread yet - although I agree it seems like a good idea to check the ABS operation. Hoses would either be OK or not - these symptoms seem to change side to side - so I'm thinking that it's what is telling the ABS to do its thing is what's wrong. Cheers Dave

Aug 10th, 2023, 22:04	#14
JamesXC9zero New Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 01:19 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Chertsey	Thanks all, The brakes all look old, except the bits I have already replaced. I havent fitted the ABS unit yet as I was waiting for a scanning tool I ordered. I got the Icarsoft Max unit and it is awesome. Cleared the ABS light in a few seconds. (my fault, didnt disconnect the battery when fitting the towbar electrics! doh). Still no codes though. But it can do ABS brake bleeding. So after driving it around, I think it is the offside front brake calliper that is the main culprit. I am going to start by changing it out (as I have already tried lubricating and freeing it up by taking it apart, cleaning and reassembling) and then I will try the ABS brake bleeding. If they dont work, I will try fitting the ABS unit. However that will need some programming or swapping over of the chip that it needs to recognise the car. Why is nothing ever easy?

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