ABS problems

[Flying banana]

I have browsed various threads about tyres, and noticed a common theme running through them. It seems there is a wide disparity of opinion as to how deliicate the EVO ABS system is when it comes to changing tyres and having to remove wheels. Some say that there is no problem, some say that it is a difficult job with lots of potential problems screwing up the ABS. For example, I saw on one thread that a mechanic had suggested that the pads shoudl not be pushed back, as it buggers up the computer. Which I find slightly daft as the technical handbook specifically talks about pushing the pads back when removing a wheel.
Any road up, it would be interesting to hear any views on all this

Cheers, and Happy New year to y'all

F/Banana

 

[Jimb]

Rear wheel removal is a simple process as the ABS sensor and pulse ring is not touched, the front wheel removal does not move the sensor buit the pulse ring is on the wheel and is removed with it, when refitted the sensor to pulse gap should be checked with the supplied feeler guage.

If done carefully & deliberatly there is no reason why problems should occur.

Most ABS problems are the result of battery voltage, the ABS is sensitive to a less than perfect battery.

 

[(RIP) Kaister]

To remove the wheels -first remove the calipers by removing two mounting bolts on each one.

Slide the caliper radially outwards while not twisting it.

ty-rap the calipers to the forks etc so they dont hang on the hoses

This wont affect the pads or the abs. Remember not to squeeze brake operating levers in this state.

Phil

 

[Big Al Litch]

ABS wheel removal

I find some of the comments about wheel-removal with ABS fitted a little strange as the handbook clearly states this as being a job suitable for the owner (it would never cross my mind to put a bike into a dealer just to have wheels removed anyway).
As everyone knows, as soon as there is a danger of a job causing problems, car/bike manufacturers immediately cover themselves by stating in the handbook that the job should only be carried out by a dealer but this is certainly not the case here as (step by step) instructions are given in the handbook. It even states that the pads should be pushed back into the calipers slightly to aid removal and then how to ensure the ABS is working correctly when the work is completed.

Cars have been fitted with ABS for years now yet how many of us put the car into a dealer just for pad replacement?

Happy new year
Alan