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ABS kicking in frequently

cornbb · 2007-12-03 18:21:34

I've recently acquired a 99 Corolla, the first car I've owned with ABS. In the last few weeks I've felt the ABS kicking in fairly often, usually at low speeds, and I don't think I've been braking particularly heavy. My tyres are in good order and are at the correct pressure. The roads have been wet, obviously, but I don't…

03-12-2007 6:21pm

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I've recently acquired a 99 Corolla, the first car I've owned with ABS. In the last few weeks I've felt the ABS kicking in fairly often, usually at low speeds, and I don't think I've been braking particularly heavy. My tyres are in good order and are at the correct pressure. The roads have been wet, obviously, but I don't think the ones in question were exceptionally slippery. Is this normal or is my braking foot a little too heavy? Thanks!

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#2 03-12-2007 6:22pm

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From what you've said, the first thing i'd wonder is whether the car is on cheap tyres?

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#3 03-12-2007 6:32pm

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Thats a possibility alright, there's sometimes a bit of wheelspin when accelerating at roundabouts etc. I must check the brand.

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#4 03-12-2007 7:30pm

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Also your tires maybe over inflated so their not gripping proper ie: floating...
30psi is usually the standard

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#5 03-12-2007 7:37pm

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It could be dirt in the ABS trigger wheel, or maybe a faulty sensor. What you describe could easily be down to a heavy braking foot.

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