Abs/bake/VDC/antiskid warning

Illmatic370z · 03-07-2013, 02:42 PM

Well topped off the brake fluid , drove around with vdc off and no problem. As soon as I leave vdc on brake abs traction indicators come on.

chrischhorn · 03-07-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Illmatic370z

Ok thanks ark car seems only seems to come on during highway driving , but in the city its fine. I just installed two new 285/40/18 in the rear with 235/40/18 in the front . Is there anyway to check /see is the sensor out of alignment?

GOOD GOD SIR! Your ABS light is on beause the diameter between the front and rear are WAY WAY WAY WAY OFF! Oem diameter is 26.9" for the front and 26.7" for the rear. Your new setup is 25.7" for the front and 27" for the rear. Your front's are rotating 40 times more per miles making your ABS and slip basically thinking you are slipping. You should be running like a 255/45 on the front which is identical to OEM diameter. Basically your tire set up is WAY too small on front and only slightly bigger on the rear compared to oem. No way to reset those lights until the front and rear tires diameters get closer to each other.

Illmatic370z · 03-07-2013, 04:01 PM

Thanks Chris this is all new to Me wish I had picked the right set of tires. This is going to set me back. And sorry about not getting back to you trying deal with this problem. I appreciate your knowledge!

SurfDog · 03-07-2013, 04:23 PM

i wonder if you can reprogram the abs/vdc for different size tires?

chrischhorn · 03-07-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Illmatic370z

Thanks Chris this is all new to Me wish I had picked the right set of tires. This is going to set me back. And sorry about not getting back to you trying deal with this problem. I appreciate your knowledge!

No need to apologize. Glad I could help you out!

Felix 808 · 03-07-2013, 04:34 PM

Glad it was simple

Illmatic370z · 03-07-2013, 04:44 PM

Well found a slightly used set of nitto nt555 255/45/18 with 90% tread left for $200. Will this put everything back into line and will this be ok up front with a 18x9.5+22?

chrischhorn · 03-07-2013, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Illmatic370z

Well found a slightly used set of nitto nt555 255/45/18 with 90% tread left for $200. Will this put everything back into line and will this be ok up front with a 18x9.5+22?

You'll be fine. I'm running 255/45 +20.

SurfDog · 03-08-2013, 03:21 PM

Xmas treed again driving around Denver!!

Turns out the $500 master cylinder has a float which sometimes doesn't float.

Fix is to open the master fill cap, jiggle the float and you are good. Crap part!

03-07-2013, 04:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	i wonder if you can reprogram the abs/vdc for different size tires? __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

03-07-2013, 04:34 PM	#21 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2807	Glad it was simple __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

03-08-2013, 03:21 PM	#24 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	Xmas treed again driving around Denver!! Turns out the $500 master cylinder has a float which sometimes doesn't float. Fix is to open the master fill cap, jiggle the float and you are good. Crap part! __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

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03-07-2013, 02:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
Illmatic370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Mcallen Tx. Posts: 316 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	Well topped off the brake fluid , drove around with vdc off and no problem. As soon as I leave vdc on brake abs traction indicators come on.

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Illmatic370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Mcallen Tx. Posts: 316 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	Thanks Chris this is all new to Me wish I had picked the right set of tires. This is going to set me back. And sorry about not getting back to you trying deal with this problem. I appreciate your knowledge!

03-07-2013, 04:44 PM	#22 (permalink)
Illmatic370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Mcallen Tx. Posts: 316 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	Well found a slightly used set of nitto nt555 255/45/18 with 90% tread left for $200. Will this put everything back into line and will this be ok up front with a 18x9.5+22?