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ABS kicking in frequently

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  • 03-12-2007 7:21pm
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    cornbb
    Registered Users Posts: 6,790 ✭✭✭


    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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    Anan1
    Registered Users Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


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


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    cornbb
    Registered Users Posts: 6,790 ✭✭✭cornbb


    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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    mondeo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭mondeo


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


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    crosstownk
    Registered Users Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    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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