Nitrousbird Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 On Tuesday, I did the front brakes on ym 1993 S-Blazer 2WD. I pulled the calipers off the rotors (left them attached at the lines), replaced the pads, and replaced the rotors. Since the wheel bearings are built into the rotors on the 2WD trucks, I packed and replaced the inner/out wheel bearings on both sides. Everything went on fine. The brakes work great, pedal is firmer than before, no complaints at all, and the truck drive like it always has. So, it's slick on my street this evening, so I decide to play a bit and hit the brakes. Hmmmmm......they locked up. Since the ABS unit is in the cab on S-trucks, it is VERY loud, so you know when the ABS kicks in. Well, it's not. No ABS light on the dash. Odd; I mean I never messed with the wheel speed sensor or any wiring to it. I honestly just pulled the caliper/rotors, and sprayed down the spindles w/ brake cleaner and cleaned off all the old grease. I mean, this isn't a big deal, and I'm well aware of how to drive a vehicle with no ABS. But I just find it odd that the ABS decides not to work w/ out tripping a light. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 If they ABS computer is on its own circuit, and the fuse is blown/it has no power, I believe this could cause the unit not to work, but not get a light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 Check the ABS light itself, some cars also won't throw an ABS code without the bulb to "complete" the circuit. I know my ABS went out in my truck when I pulled the bulb, kinda suprised me that the bulb could disable the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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