ABS coming on for no reason
 

Sometimes when I come to a slow stop by ABS will activate when there is no loss of traction. I also hear a cartoon like spring sound :WTF:when it comes on, like a "doing" sound. Anyone have any ideas?

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Check your tone wheel. There may be a break or a crack.

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I will check for that. I read somewhere online that low brake pads can cause this. Is this true? I just changed these today.

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WOW!!! :eek:
that is super scarey to think you have that much stopping power !!!

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The wear indicators didn't even make a peep. Another week and I would have had a new wear indicator.

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Do you have any binding in the rear? When my transfer solenoid was dying and dead, the ABS would engage all the time because of the back wheels dragging. After I replaced it the ABS issue was gone also.

P.S. I just replaced the rear pads on the '97 and they looked just about like yours. They too never made a sound of warning.

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Low pads won't cause the abs to kick in. I'll bet it's a cracked/damaged tone wheel.

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I think you're right. It's still doing it :(:mad:

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The worst part is if that's the case, the bearing/hub has to be separated to replace one. :(

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Just take out the ABS fuse from under the dash and enjoy the way a car is supposed brake. Subaru ABS is horrible anyway.

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It would be easier to replace the whole works, no?

I would, but I have issues with hiding problems :(

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The hub assembly needs to be removed to access the tone wheel for replacement.

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I had this happen to me too.

Are you getting a code? Could be ABS sensor if you are.

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My LED is flashing 5x, could this just be the sensor? If its the tone ring, I'm just going to grab a whole hub at the junkyard. Seems like an easier DIY. btw it read front Left - Driver side I presume?

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Any idea? Ring or Sensor, Driver or Passenger side? I glanced at the ring today and didn't notice any cracks.