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DefenderOfTheEarth



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ABS on Pumas
Okay so the ABS is activating a fair bit on my Puma in this ice. However it feels rather odd - basically it "clunks" quite loudly then the brake pedal feels rock hard. I then get a rather strange "clicking" noise.

Obviously I've had loads of cars with ABS and used it many times but none have acted quite in this way.

Is this normal or do I need the brakes to be checked? Seems to work okay but I still tend to cadence brake (I avoid braking at all in ice but sometimes there no choice!) anyway. Defender 110XS SW gone... now VW California 180 4 Motion.
Post #49117 20th Dec 2010 12:49pm
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Happyoldgit



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The rapid clatter / clicking is the ABS working properly. TBH I would try and adapt your driving style so the ABS only comes into play in emergencies. If you drove the same way without ABS you would be locking the wheels a fair bit. Steve.
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DefenderOfTheEarth



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It's only been a couple of times - as long as it's okay, then fine.

Cheers! Defender 110XS SW gone... now VW California 180 4 Motion.
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mse



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Not had abs on at all in the snow or ice all season.

Shouldnt use abs in the snow as it actually degrades your braking performance Mike
Post #49147 20th Dec 2010 6:28pm
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DefenderOfTheEarth



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That's why I cadence brake anyway.

Don't fancy disconnecting the ABS fuse.

Anyway just wanted to make sure it was all fine, not ask for driving lessons (Police, IAM and experienced offroad driver Wink ) Defender 110XS SW gone... now VW California 180 4 Motion.
Post #49150 20th Dec 2010 6:47pm
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pom



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mine only has manual ABS thankfully Thumbs Up

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AndrewS



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Whats ABS Shocked 130's have feeling's as well you know Smile
Post #49163 20th Dec 2010 8:15pm
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DefenderOfTheEarth



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Absolute B*ll*cks in Snow maybe? Defender 110XS SW gone... now VW California 180 4 Motion.
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mse



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DefenderOfTheEarth wrote:
(Police, IAM and experienced offroad driver Wink )


Snap - ABS application should be reasonably smooth - or is on mine normally in normal conditions Mike
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TC



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ABS isn't necessary, just aim for the nearest Clio, they act as excellent brake assists Very Happy (if no Clio available, Corsa's are acceptable alternatives)
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haworthj



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I definitely prefer Nissan Micra's
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TC



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haworthj wrote:
I definitely prefer Nissan Micra's


Controversial but acceptable.

I would also point out that groups of 3 or more over 65's on foot is not only a great alternative but also fun.

EDIT** be warned though that only the individual should be aimed for. The reusable shopping bag that they WILL be carrying is actually full of cat food and spam, you will not get the smell from the heater for months.
Post #49250 21st Dec 2010 6:09pm
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