Hi does anyone know if the 1.2 8v MIA has ABS. I have tried breaking hard but don't think its hard enough as no ABS cut in and I didn't skid lol.
Technical ABS or non ABS?
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mia was the fred flinstone of the punto range so normally no abs, but of course an oddball order might throw one up
look for a box of bits directly behind battery sprouting brake pipes to confirm abs present or of course you could look for the symbol on startup on the dashboard
look for a box of bits directly behind battery sprouting brake pipes to confirm abs present or of course you could look for the symbol on startup on the dashboard
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I love my Fred fintstone car, lol. No ABS light on the dash, I Will be under the bonnet tomorrow with the steam cleaner so Will take a look, thanks
As S&b as said it wont have ABS.
Brakes wont lock up because it will more than likely have a load rating valve on rear beam,
if you look in middle of rear subframe you might see a lever with a spring on,
this is the critter that stops the back brakes locking up,
No abs is good btw, Less is sometimes Best,
Brakes wont lock up because it will more than likely have a load rating valve on rear beam,
if you look in middle of rear subframe you might see a lever with a spring on,
this is the critter that stops the back brakes locking up,
No abs is good btw, Less is sometimes Best,
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No abs is good btw, Less is sometimes Best,
I know she is basic but I like it. I may put remote central locking on her as that can be a bit annoying but I can live with manual windows
AAAAAAARRRRGGGHHHH no not good steam cleaning
too many connections / ecu you can get water in
make sure you wrap them all up well and avoid spraying on them directly
ok many will say "i do mine every spring" but how long before you start having problems with carbon tracking between pins, only thing to do then is replace units
gunk and a paint brush and rinse with watering can or hose round non electric bits
You have been warned
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I'm going no where near electrics, I'm not that brave/mad, just doing the underside of the bonnet and paint work in the engine bay
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the punto is a good braking car
If done correctly, you can cook the brakes while ripping your face off and lungs out the eye sockets
With a good brake setup tho - you should be able to get the wheels to lock up
I'd be wondering if you honestly cant, whats wrong with your brakes
Little bit of air?
Worn pads?
Make sure you not braking - then braking abit harder
Literally stamp on the brakes like your whole life depends on it
But make sure its safe to test - dont do it when a sodding bus or lorry is behind you....
Quiet empty road and test
Ziggy
If done correctly, you can cook the brakes while ripping your face off and lungs out the eye sockets
With a good brake setup tho - you should be able to get the wheels to lock up
I'd be wondering if you honestly cant, whats wrong with your brakes
Little bit of air?
Worn pads?
Make sure you not braking - then braking abit harder
Literally stamp on the brakes like your whole life depends on it
But make sure its safe to test - dont do it when a sodding bus or lorry is behind you....
Quiet empty road and test
Ziggy
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my owners manual says wash under bonnet every spring
mind my driving licence also tells me to split it by tearing down the dotted line but last time i did that a bobby stopped me
my owners manual says wash under bonnet every spring
mind my driving licence also tells me to split it by tearing down the dotted line but last time i did that a bobby stopped me
yes it say WASH as in rinse with water. NOT spray 100 C water at high pressure all over it :devil::devil::devil:
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It's possible its my breaking method. But my next job is front disks and pads as I don't know how long they have been on, and rear drums and shoes and also hand break cables. I have a tapping noise from the rear when breaking, I know the casing on one of the cables is broken and exposing the cables a little. Iv put copper grease on it to protect it untill I change it. The drums look old and crusty so Will change them and shoes
If a jobs worth doing..........
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you may find that your rear shoes are stuck and havent adjusted
This means your pedal goes further to make them work = Less pressure on the fronts
AS fluid goes the easiest route possible
I'd be getting the drums off - getting the lip removed and the glaze to allow the pads to bite in again
Ensure you deglaze the shoes after cleaning the friction spots using a little bit of copper grease to allow them to move freely
The rear drums get crusty looking but can be sometimes perfectly fine, a wire wheel to get rid of the worst may help cosmetically
Ziggy
This means your pedal goes further to make them work = Less pressure on the fronts
AS fluid goes the easiest route possible
I'd be getting the drums off - getting the lip removed and the glaze to allow the pads to bite in again
Ensure you deglaze the shoes after cleaning the friction spots using a little bit of copper grease to allow them to move freely
The rear drums get crusty looking but can be sometimes perfectly fine, a wire wheel to get rid of the worst may help cosmetically
Ziggy
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I have a long week end next week so may get them off Friday before donington. It Will also be payday do if I encounter any problems I Will have the cash to sort it too. Lots of jobs on her need doing, I must make a list and prioritize it.
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Strip, clean and rebuild, brakes do respond better that way, it also shows really whats needed
Ziggy
