Slam on the brakes and steer around any obstruction. Do not release the brake.
Brake the same way regardless of whether you have ABS
Put your foot on the brake and keep it firmly there as long as you want to stop. ABS will do the rest.
Steady application of the brakes. You do not pump the brakes on an ABS fitted vehicle.
Slam on the brakes and steer around the obstruction. Do not pump the brakes. The ABS will do this for you. Be prepared for noises and a shudder in the brake pedal which is normal.
only way to turn off an ABS light is to fix the problem in the brake system that originally turned the light on
No,just found out today that automaticly fails if the abs light is on still trying to find a way around it.
AnswerABS stands for Antilock Brake System. If the light stays on, then there is a problem with the ABS system. You will have normal braking but the ABS will not function. Check the 60 amp fuse in the fuse box. If missing or blown, the ABS light will be lit on the dash panel.If the fuse is missing, it disables the anti-lock feature of the braking system. If the brakes are otherwise in working order, you will still be able to brake. ABS can be disabled this way if the ABS module is causing braking problems or if you just hate the way ABS feels. Note that a sticky front brake caliper can cause the ABS to activate at the wrong time, releasing the brakes when you wish to stop. :-o I had the fuse removed from the fuse box for this reason until the caliper was replaced.If the fuse is blown, you will probably want to find out why. A brake specialist or auto electrician may be needed.
ABS usually means the anti-skid for braking , so if the light is on you have a ABS brake problem. The front brake rotors send speed signals back to the computer so the computer can calculate not really the speed, but in a way it does, for revolutions of the rotors and a quick change in ABS signal to the computer along with a brake signal makes the brakes pulse instead of locking up help preventing skidding.
There is most likely a bad wheel bearing/hub assembly/ABS sensor either on the front or rear. Knowing which one is the key and the easiest way to tell is to have someone scan the brake codes. It may cost 20 bucks or so for that knowledge. Unlike engine codes, you can't jump wires to find out the code. It must be scanned or go through the proper channels of testing all the areas involved with a voltmeter.
Considering the ABS light is on, more than likely your ABS is not functioning. The only way to make the ABS light go off is to fix the problem that caused it to come on in the first place. You say you do not need ABS anymore. So you're not planning on making any emergency stops, where the ABS might prevent you from having an accident. When used correctly your ABS system can be a lifesaver. To use it properly stomp the brake, do not release the brake, and steer around the hazard.
Just might be a warning, have the car checked by a qualified brake mechanic/center. Please.
Anti lock brake systems were optional on all 1997 Geo Prizm cars. One way to know if the car has an ABS system is when the ignition is turned on. The ABS light will briefly come on when the car is started.