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Old May 31, 2012 | 02:55 AM
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Default 4 amigos! ABS Amigo not doing anything!?

Ok here is the story. 3 amigos plus BRAKE light come on intermittently. I borrowed an ABS amigo scanner (thanks Bosshogt!) The only fault that I recieved from the scanner was the very first time I used it; "rear left abs sensor signal low". So lights still come on intermittently and I have been using the scanner everytime the lights come on and the lights do not clear and the scanner is no capturing anything. Text doc continues to read "none". I have tried delteting the text doc. from the amigo file and still nothing is being captured. All 4 lights seem to come on more when I use my E-brake. I did discov er recently that my rotors are toast front and rear and my rear axle o-ring is leaking on the rear right. I plan on doing all 4 rotors and pads and replace the O-ring soon. Yes I checked my axle vent and it is clear.
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 05:48 AM
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How does the fluid look, and where in its travel does the pedal meet resistance? More information will help the community diagnose the issue(s)
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Old May 31, 2012 | 07:28 AM
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When you used the 3 amigo scanner, did you test the system once or two times? If only once then you are reading the test results left over from whoever used it before on their vehicle.
May want to do it again. Also, the 4th. brake light is because you are either low on brake fluid and or your e-brake switch is stuck.
As for replacing the brakes, check with us so you don't buy a set of pads that won't work well on your truck.
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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Brake pedal feels fine. Resistance is mid way down. I have used the scanner tons of times and am not getting anything and lights stay on. All 4 at same time come on and go off at same time Makes me think its not the e brake switch causing brake light to come on.
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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O and I'm not low on fluid
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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We need to have a brake fix weekend man! I'm in the same boat. Mine never go off (brake or Amigos). Bad Hand brake switch or bad master cylinder low switch is my guess.
Leaky seals on the ABS modulator are probably the next step. That is mine next step.
I have new rear rotors comming in the mail. All Makes 4x4. I would try those Ankebono pads everyone says are great.
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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So what rotors and pads to with?
 

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Old May 31, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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I would say rotor brand matters least. Go with what ever you want. Bosch, All Makes 4x4, higher end are Disc brake Australia, also many choose EBC. But I would stick with either the Genuine factory pads or Ankebono ceramics. Right now I have DBA and have lasted almost 3 years.

I bought these today for my rear rotors. $45 per rotor free shipping is a good deal. from Miami British. They have a large eBay store too, most of their shipping is free which is a bonus.


Price: $99.00


LAND ROVER REAR BRAKE ROTORS SET DISCOVERY II RANGE ALLM
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 10:30 PM
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If you turn your key to the auxiliary spot. (The one before it turns over) it should reset your dash and the lights should go away atleast for a while
 
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 01:23 AM
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I saw some kits on Atlantic British, Any good?
 
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