4 Signs Your ABS Pump is Bad and Failing (How to get of air quickly after replacement) 

Useful? USEFUL? That is probably the understatement of the year! This video is GENIUS! I’m so happy that people like you are on RU-vid making a HUGE difference to the backyard mechanic!! Thank you so very much!!

Thank You for taking the time to thoroughly explain the function of the pump!

I watched couple of your videos in past and thought I was already subscribed. Now done, thank you for another to point video.

I think they used to call it the proportioning valve but everything’s electronic today so it’s called a ABS Control Module/Pump. I’m replacing mine now after replacing the left front caliper which was locked up and still have the same issue. I appreciate your video. Especially the bleeding part and leaving the one brake line opened. Thank you! 👍🏻

YOU ARE SMART MY MAN ,I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT BLEEDINGS THE ABS THAT WAY IM DOING IT FIRST THING Morning THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR putting ME UP ON GAME

Can you replace the pump and use your old module so you don't have to program it with the vehicle?

You're the man, bro! Really appreciate what you did here! Thank you

That last tip was extremely valuable thank you.😊

Thank you for the knowledge I’m glad my 2002 ES 300 Lexus does not have a ABS pump

So many videos, and this is the one i needed 🙏🏾👑 thank u King.

May God bless you and your family sir ... May God give good health and happiness to u and your family sir.

Yes I like that and u are a good teacher and u take your time and explain it I like that and u are a good mechanic

Man that really helped me alot with bleeding the pump

Excellent video. Cheers.

excellent job on tutorial. Very detailed in explanation of process.

Great tips and video kudos!

Thank you for taking the time to make is video. Hoping you or someone reading this can advise on my issue. I have a 2014 Honda Accord V6 that dashboard lights up with a few lights(ABS, tire pressure, parking brake, VSD. The local shop did a scan and got codes (81-20 Acceleration sensor, 85-01 problem in VSA system, U1281-00 gauge control module lost communication with MICU, and U0416-68 VSA brake actuator malfunction), Took it to the Honda dealer they said need new ABS unit. Price parts and labor $2400. I saw a couple of videos where they just removed the black module box and sent it for repair(apparently there are services that repair these units for $200-300 and then can reinstall the module. It seems this it not an uncommon failure for Hondas but no recall by Honda. Any options for this repair?

Yoyo wuddup bro. Thanks for making the vid. My friend took his 2009 Acura TSX to the dealer and told him he needed a new master cylinder, new front rotors, front right caliper, and brake pads all the way around. I changed the rear pads cuz they were low and the master cylinder. Upon hard braking (panic stop) it’s skids then loss of pedal pressure. ~they turned the vsa button into a kill switch. No warning lights on. Could tampering with the vsa button cause ABS module failure? Any advice would be appreciated

Old rubber brake lines can decompose internally and not release the brake pressure. Be sure to factor that before changing out your ABS. Sticking calipers can also cause the brakes to act strangely. You can check this by feeling for hot rotors after driving. A line wrench is also called a flare wrench. They prevent the fitting from stripping if they are on too tight. Great tip for getting the air out. I am dreading changing out the ABS module on my Mazda 6.

Thanks; this video was very helpful

Great video I have a ABS problem w/ my CVS 3.6 Cadillac, it burnt the module harness and I haven't check it yet but this guy understands them very well I may just change module and pump... along with whatever. THANKS.

Good Video . Thank you sir .

Very Useful Thanks I do have and issue Whith Brakes they Overheat and I already Replaced Brake hoses Pads Calipers and Rotors but Rotors are little loose they didn’t fit tide like the Factory ones in a 07 Prius

Great info! Thanks!

Hello, got a Yaris 2013 hybrid and the rear driver side brake keeps holding, pads got wear out and it’s making constant contact, had the calliper change but still makes contact was told it mind be the abs pump. No warning lights on dash and other brakes are fine just one giving problem. Could it be the pump ? And does a replacement used pump needs programming ? Or is it better to repair the current pump?

Thanks for the info

I already checked almost everything, the only symptom is only 1 of my rear break drum keeps locking up after gets warm (10mins of driving) I will check on this next.. thanks

Great video thank you

5:21 thank you I will check this immediately. Swapped an ABS pump and it doesn't do anything. Pulled that top line, and pumped the brakes 30-40 times. fluid on ground but the ABS still screaming at me and not turning on.

Very useful, .thank you,.

Thank you very helpful..

Could you tell me why my abs pump runs non stop killing my battery ? i unplugged it and it drives fine but now all the lights on the dash are on. other then that the van drives fine its a 2019 ford transit. Any input would help.

Very helpful

Hi, i have a ford fiesta 2009 model. I got p0500-00 and C0031-07 fault. It says front left sensor but i have already changed it and bearing as well but still got same problem. On diagnotic tool the speed shows 0km/h. Can this be the wiring or abs module?

Hey is it the same issue if you do have brake fluid leak on the lines?

i recently swapped my regular brake system with the electronic abs pump+actuator on my 4runner it comes only for the 4×4 models now my brakes are firm/hard to push down what mighty be the issue am suspecting the electronic brake pump is bad any ideas

Good job

Thnk you, very helpfull.

Great video

Man I have replaced almost everything on my 09 Kia optima. It will be fine for several weeks and then all of a sudden my front passenger side brake will lock onto the rotor and get to the point to where it’s no longer drivable. I started out by replacing the caliper then I replaced the brakes. I replaced the master cylinder. I also just replaced the brake booster and it’s still doing it. My question to you is if it’s only one that’s locking up do you think it could possibly be the ABS? I was going to buy brake line for that side today and replace that in hopes that it would work but I wanted to see if I could get a reply from you first. Thank you.

I put my ABS unit back on hooked up all the brake lines to it. It is a new ABS unit. It is not my old one. It went on very smoothly, but one of The brake lines, one of them is leaking. I have taken it off and on and it seems to still leak on top of the ABS module.. do you think there’s air in the line or what could be the problem?. Please help

Im sending my abs module out for repair i wanted to know where or what should i do with my brake lines once i remove them from the abs module do i have to plug them some way or just tie them together??

I just bought this 2004 Suburban and I noticed the brake/ABS plug underneath the front passenger seat was unplugged. Soon as I plugged it up the 2 front brakes passenger /driver started dragging. I wonder if the previous owner unplugged the plug for that reason. To release the brakes I opened up the bleeder screw. And when I changed the brakes both passenger/driver side brakes was to the metal. Can having the ABS plugged up cause the brakes to drag? Leaving it unplugged will it help stop the dragging?

what if all my abs lights come on and when those come on it also turns on my brake light and my power steering turns off and my obd2 scanner gets no reading from front left abs sensor and my abs sensor intermittently stops sending data/fails?

Have another question for you. I sent my ABS module in to ECU place they said it was bad so they sent me another repaired one. my mechanic put it in, but he couldn’t get it. Scanned to my car It said Vin numbers don’t match. I’m now taking it to Ford Do you think Ford will have any problems programming it to my car.? My ABS lights are on on my dashboard now. I’m hoping the ECU guy didn’t scare me. Car runs fine brakes work OK no leaks. Have you ever heard of this before??

Is it necessary to ABS light turn ON for wheel locked up?

My breaks gets hard once I engage it on gear maybe reverse or drive the break is very hard to push but when in neutral it sinks to the floor... I have replaced the booster and master break but its thesame please what could be the problem

So if there is a little fluid along the lines on the abs pump what should be your next move?

that's a lot of work Marty

Hello, on my 08 Accord I hava the ABS, brake and VSA lights on, it has been like that for more than a year, but the car is braking fine no hard peddals either. But it bothers to have lights on. is there a way to fix it a d cold it be the pump? Thanks

Hi Top 5, your new subscriber. I need your help. In my motorbike with dual channel ABS, on the dashboard, there is no ABS indicator malfunction, yet front braking is poor, it takes more distance to stop. And the rear brake locks up on hard braking. What could be wrong. Any advise is appreciated.

Just to disconnect my ABS and take it off the car and sent it in to be tested do I need to bleed my brakes? I know I need to bleed my brakes when i put my ABS back on to get the air out of the lines.

I have a 2015 Honda Civic Si coupe that starts, I drive it about 30 minutes I turn it off and it doesn't start, I just wait 30 minutes or 1 hour and it starts again. Could it be the ABS pump?

Thanks

How long does it take to replace one?

First sign was abs pumping all of a sudden in a stop. Then just felt weak pedal and tautness in the pressure. But weaker and weaker ability to stop. They say the code is abs pump module failure. $1,000. To fix. Can I just disable the ABS fuse? Wheel shakes. Never used to. Got any cars for sale? Thank you.

Instructive

Will air in system cause system to shut off when driving?

bro very helpful realistic

After my abs pump failed,I’ve bought a reconditioned one when we fitted it started making load noise and not recoding

What about when you try to bleed the lines and one line is not bleeding the line was disconnected at the caliper and not bleeding took it off at the abs pump and it’s not bleeding

I bought a 2012 civic. With front en damage. The ABS pump got push back and bent the lines. When I drive it and it gets to 9 miles break lock up. Abs, steering . Tpms and Vsa lights on.

How does it after the gear ??

You rock man. Thanks

My module has been rebuilt but light is still on returned to place where it was rebuilt abs they said it tested good from original rebuild said need to replace pump after a abs module rebuild but they dont make them anymore 01durango so im screwed

I’ve looked at 50 videos by far the best one yet PEROID. Best way to take it off without getting brake fluid all over the place?

Would a little blown gasket make the bosster not work? Petal goes to floor all bleeders getting fluid? Master cylinder piston? Im not sure what the problem is 1996 ford explorer

Can we open hydraulic pressure ?

EXCELLENT! You seem trustworthy and knowledgeable! Are you near Glendale, AZ?? 👍👍👍

Hello good afternoon I have Citroen Berlingo Multispace 2011 diesel XTR I have the ABS light on the machine for diagnostic test tell that the rear left passenger sensor I changed unfortunately still the light on I change the REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS unfortunately still the ABS light is on Can you please help me to resolve this problem Thanks

Hi Top5 I have a Merc sprinter 416 2005 auto . I test drove the vehicle and found the break peddle went slowly all the way to the floor, so i assumed that it was the master cylinder , replaced the master cylinder , bled the system with the engine and ignition off and the peddle was hard and constant . I started the vehicle and the peddle then went to the floor same as before , with the ignition off the peddle is hard and constant , with the ignition on the peddle goes to the floor . Is this a falling ABS unit ? Thanks

I have a 2000 honda Acura and I can't seem to find line to go back into the main line to the abs

2008 Escape, new master cylinder, good brake pads , no leaks, good booster. Brake pedal bleeds down to floor. No abs light and brake light doesn't come on. Didn't start having problems until I took off from a dead start and spun a wheel which the traction control light came on. Didn't have brake pedal when i went to stop I had to really pump them. Got home, shut it off, pumped the brakes up hard and then they worked, until I spun a wheel again. Same thing.

brother you ever came across code c0036-02 dodge charger scatpack had impact on that side , replaced knuckle , axel , speed sensor .. but cant seem to get rid of it , also has code u1412-00 , but since it was in a accident and hit on that side i belive something there is the issue , i dont know what the tone ring harness looks like to inspect it for damage .. any help would be appreciated it

My problem is I keep having to get my brakes repaired about every 3 months. I keep taking my car to Midas for new brakes but after the second time, Midas brake company told me to take my car back to the dealership and tell them my ABS is malfunctioning and causing my calipers to tear thru my pads just about every 3 months. I’ve had so many problems with my Chevrolet Equinox. My car dealership tried to tell me it wasn’t my ABS but I don’t believe them, so I’m taking my car to a different GM dealership because every time I keep having to get new calipers, pads, etc. I’m so frustrated!

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Hi. Will a faulty abs pump suddenly cause a fault that creates an accident like skid or spin or sudden immediate stoppage. Is it dangerous to replace with a used 2nd hand abs pump?

That ringing noise is a sign too. I changed mine but now my car dies while driving.

I have a 2006 GMC Sierra after replacing the brake pads the brakes would slowly start locking up as we went down the road. We replaced calipers we replaced Master cylinder. We bled the entire system. We replace brake lines and hoses. Still happening. Can the ABS module do this?

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Is a spongy brake pedal cause of malfunctioning abs? No abs light

Very interesting and helpful information. The ABS pump and ABS module is the same?

I got my ABS unit repaired. I put it back in. Everything went real smooth but once I started pumping the brakes brake fluid came out of the first line on my ABS unit. I’ve taken it on and off a few times put it back still leaking does not feel stripped out. Do you think it’s air in the lines? What do you suggest please help

My car is scion xd 09 model my abs light is on and when I brake it skidd. What the way out

Am having deep trouble with my ABS pump

You ever see abs pump cause brakes to stick on lightly and prevent flow of fluid to the rear brakes etc

My car's brake peddle is very spongy even after air bleeding the system. Could there be still air stuck in the ABS pump?

i got a 1997 buick lesabre. Was my grandparents car. Brakelines failed, had all new brakelines installed. Now it has NO pressure to the front brakes. 1 person said the dump valve inside the pump is stuck open. Im lost.

Hello Sir, I need your help very much. Abs pump failed in my Toyota Prius 2010 nhw20 since more than 2 months. I've purchased an abs pump actuator 44510-47050 three times. Every times after being placed, it wasn't functioning. My car tech has tried all possible. I don't understand what's the issues. Are the spare parts I've purchased are all defective. Please Sir, can you get me such a used fully functioning spare part and also grant your help to guide my car tech to resolve the abs malfunctioning issues. Awaiting your reply patiently.

None of those 4 signs happens when I drive, No Codes No trac Lights BUT When I stop from a 30 mph or higher the ABS comes on and pumps the brakes. Its annoying, even after two mechanics said the ABS system is ok? I am wondering what is wrong with this car 2011 Nissan Maxima Sv. I will check the wheel sensors next. BUT AGAIN NO DASH BOARD LIGHTS NO CODES NO ELECTRICL ISSUES.

4:34 " when you're done replacing...." so you are not talking about repairing the ABS module..... you are talking of taking the old one out and putting in a new one or a rebuild one or a working used one... You are just describing the symptome of a failed ABS pump and how to blleed the systeme after reinstalling. well thanks. I am looking into repairing the one I have.

It's not always abs, first check BMC brake master cylinder and bleed brakes after every 2,3 years.

Lots of work and expense to replace that. Why not just remove the fuse that controls the ABS pump instead?

I think mine is going on my equinox,car shakes when I go 35mph,it disappeared then came back,the abs & stabili trak light came on then went out,dont know if its the sensor or the abs pump,tested the sensors in front & no reading where the back ones I get a reading

I Can't drive My car because My Brakes are Locking up. I Can't even travel half a Mile w/o Brakes starting to Squeal.

ABS does not come into action in normal speed braking!!!! O.40secs---- You give lessons but you don't know this ? It only operates when you panic stop.. AN emergency braking scenario. increased braking distance is NOT a sign of ABS failing! ( unless of course someone was trying to con a customer into replacing a very expensive part unnecessarily ?

Do I really need a OBD tool to flush all the brake fluid?

Where are you at? You can fix my car . I'm in Lynnwood wa

never never never ever Go to Midus they do crappy work

Hey there I have Toyota Pruis 04 or 05 with a FUCKING problems with that ABS module it keep making noise & some time braking system. Also I got a other ABS module from E-bay it was a used unit. If I check the ABS unit real closed I find a hair line crack on the bottom base unit that it call computer broad. So I put the old ABS module pump back in the car 🚗. So could you tell me how did you get the last 5-brake line back on the unit. I don't want to FUCK up the brake line up. I'm calling from Houston TX