Anti Lock Break Behavior - Disco I - 97 - Land Rovers Only

mt0209 · 01-16-2007, 12:53 AM

Greeting ya all.

Frequent reader of this great forum, this is like my 2nd or fifth post

I live in Washington State. We had ton of snow and ice this year (not global warming my foot --- but that topic can wait

). The Rover could go up those hills around here, when no other car can, and I am grateful for that.

Question: Brakes were replaced last year, and when braking on the ice, the car slides, in a straight line, for about 2-3 feet, and while the brake is pressed down, I can feel what can be described as a spring, with little pumping sound and vibration, right under the brake pedal. The car does stop, after the 2-3 foot slippage. Is this normal? is that the function of the ABS?

Answer will be appreciated

k12 · 01-16-2007, 06:50 AM

This is normal operation of the ABS. Sounds like it works well. Be glad it doesnt happen on dry pavement like my 98 did until I pulled the ABS fuse.

Have fun in all the snow, here in PA we have not gotten any

Disco Mike · 01-16-2007, 10:33 AM

I agree, it is very normal, that is the whole idea of ABD is to stop you straight on a slippery surface.
Mike

Badger1 · 01-16-2007, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disco Mike

I agree, it is very normal, that is the whole idea of ABD is to stop you straight on a slippery surface.
Mike

X3....normal. Some systems are better than others......

mt0209 · 01-16-2007, 02:02 PM

Thanks to you all. Great forum!
Keep those answers coming...

kellijo · 01-19-2007, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disco Mike

I agree, it is very normal, that is the whole idea of ABD is to stop you straight on a slippery surface.
Mike

Mine does that even when I'm stopping slowly sometimes, and even if I don't hit a slippery spot.

Is THAT normal?

LANDY96 · 01-19-2007, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellijo

Mine does that even when I'm stopping slowly sometimes, and even if I don't hit a slippery spot.

Is THAT normal?

no...

may have to get a abs sensor changed, or tap it down a little. Do a search lots of info! You can do it Kelli, it's and easy fix!

96owner · 01-19-2007, 03:19 PM

2-3 feet when my stepdad was driving my disco we slid right through a intersection.

01-16-2007, 12:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
mt0209 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle, Washington - USA Posts: 3 Gallery: 0	Anti Lock Break Behavior - Disco I - 97 Greeting ya all. Frequent reader of this great forum, this is like my 2nd or fifth post I live in Washington State. We had ton of snow and ice this year (not global warming my foot --- but that topic can wait ). The Rover could go up those hills around here, when no other car can, and I am grateful for that. Question: Brakes were replaced last year, and when braking on the ice, the car slides, in a straight line, for about 2-3 feet, and while the brake is pressed down, I can feel what can be described as a spring, with little pumping sound and vibration, right under the brake pedal. The car does stop, after the 2-3 foot slippage. Is this normal? is that the function of the ABS? Answer will be appreciated

01-19-2007, 03:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
96owner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 527 Gallery: 0	2-3 feet when my stepdad was driving my disco we slid right through a intersection. __________________ Delaware Mother******! 1996 Disco Myspace mods: OME HD lift (thaks max) zombie

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01-16-2007, 06:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
k12 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 144 Gallery: 0	This is normal operation of the ABS. Sounds like it works well. Be glad it doesnt happen on dry pavement like my 98 did until I pulled the ABS fuse. Have fun in all the snow, here in PA we have not gotten any

01-16-2007, 10:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,486 Gallery: 0	I agree, it is very normal, that is the whole idea of ABD is to stop you straight on a slippery surface. Mike

01-16-2007, 02:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
mt0209 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle, Washington - USA Posts: 3 Gallery: 0	Thanks to you all. Great forum! Keep those answers coming...

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