[V8] ABS thing

[Allan Vega]

Sounds like your new owner may have an abs sensor or tone ring issue. This is what causes that brick under the break peddle sensation. Disabling the abs via the abs button will resolve the issue, but if it's an automatic car, the tcu still looks at the sensors for center diff lockup. This will cause a binding sensation when turning.

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> On Feb 18, 2014, at 10:09 PM, "toml99 at todomundo.com" <toml99 at todomundo.com> wrote:
> 
> Hey, got a call tonight from friend's son that's driving the '90 Black car that I sold him.  Brake fluid was a bit low(min mark) and he refilled it then said the pedal felt wierd while driving.  I told him to push the "Antilock" button on the dash, and then it felt fine.  Turned it back on, and felt wierd again(pulsing/spongy)  To be honest, I've only pushed that button a few times when I first got the Lago car, and forgot it was even there till today.  Anyway, he said brakes felt awsome afterward, and I said "go with it".  Having never had to mess with any real ABS issues, not totally sure exactly what the button does, but am guessing it turns off that ABS booster/pump thing.  Just checking if anyone's got any ideas.....The car is a ferry ride/4 hrs of driving so I'm not gonna see the car till I go out there in May, so trying to do some long distance diagnosis with a younger guy who's not super mechanical, but trying.  He's gonna get it up and see if he can see any leaks from the brake system, but said after pushing the antilock button that it felt good.  Thanks, Tom
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