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Apr 20, 2007 | 01:00 PM

daveofhiram

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abs problems

hi, i have a '99 Z-28 that after i drive the car about 2 miles the brake, abs inop, and tcs lights are on the dash??? anyone have an answere please let me know dave thanks

Apr 20, 2007 | 01:05 PM

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Have you done anything to the brakes at all lately?

Apr 20, 2007 | 08:20 PM

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just checked and they are fine. i did put on mickey thompson ET streets??? 26" tall fronts are 24" tall??? or bad sensor?? let me know thanks dave

Apr 21, 2007 | 01:10 AM

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Sounds like you're running skinnie tires up front. Shouldn't be using a radial tire up there...wrong type of tire. Not rated for your car nor is it the correct diameter. More then likely, the difference between front/rear tires are too large. Actually, even if the ABS lamp wasn't illuminated...your ABS wouldn't be working correctly since your tire diameters are different.

Apr 21, 2007 | 03:30 PM

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thanks to all problem fixed. i cleaned abs sensor full or rust. thanks guys for the help!!!!

Apr 21, 2007 | 05:30 PM

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Same problem except 26" rear 24.5 front. I dont even know where the sensor is to check for rust but since all was fine until I put the 24.5 on is there a fix except to buy new tires and you say my abs doesnt work with or without the light being on because of the 24.5???

Apr 21, 2007 | 08:30 PM

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rickssz, the problem with runnning 2 different sized tires is one set will be spinning faster than the other and to the ABS and traction control, it will look like these wheels have lost traction and are slipping on the road. If it continues for more than a specified time limit, those systems will shut down. It is safe to drive with them shut down, but you will have to drive without TC or ABS, so emergency situtations could get scarier.