MajBach wrote:
>
> Hi all! I'm still having an ABS problem with my '96 Accord EX-R. It's been
> acting up intermittently since late fall with no discernable pattern. The
> problem began when the ABS would consistently kick in under normal - light
> braking moments before reaching a full stop. IOW, every time I come to a
> stop, as soon as I reach say about walking speed, the ABS kicks in and the
> car 'coasts' about 2-3 feet before braking resumes. I hear the pump kick in
> immediately afterwards for about 1 second (rebuilding the pressure) and the
> pulse in the pedal is only once. The ABS light is not on nor does it come
> on. The next time I get in the car, the ABS light MAY come on and stay
> on..the car does the self test and the ABS disappears but as soon as I drive
> it comes on. Then the problem disappears altogether for several weeks. There
> is no pattern - one trip the ABS kicks in, the next it is fine, the next the
> light is on and I have no ABS.
>
> The modulator and pump were replaced years ago due to an accident.
>
> From searches on the net, I am almost convinced that this has to do with a
> sensor - simply because of the inconsistency. My question is - where are
> these sensors and how do I inspect/clean/re-align them. Is there a way of
> determining which sensor is acting up?
>
> The only other possibility that it MIGHT be is flex hose? Not to long ago, I
> had a front bearing replaced. The mechanic had never worked on this car
> before and he spent at least 30 minutes giving it a once over because I had
> asked him to address several problems in addition to the ABS. He noticed
> that on set of pads on the front was wearing twice as fast as the other side
> and told me that sometimes the flex hose can collapse internally. When the
> brake pedal is released, the hose collapses from lack of pressure and doesn't
> allow fluid to return, thereby keeping the caliper slightly engaged. I don't
> know if this could lend to the ABS problem. When I took the car to him, the
> ABS wasn't acting up nor had it been for a couple of months. Think I would
> like to try cleaning the sensors first. All help is greatly appreciated!
>
> MajBach

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The set of pads is wearing because your sliders are sticking on that
side.

As to the ABS you're probably right about it being a sensor problem.
www.slhondaparts.com has the exploded diagrams for your car. The 'tone
rings' may be dirty with grease / grunge, or just way to wide a gap. A
bearing flopping around will throw the tolerance of the sensor out too,
apparently. Inspect the gaps. 1 mm is the spec, I think, 2 mm is normal
and works OK. The one he worked on would be first suspect. . .

Why don't you read the CODES for your ABS?

'Curly'