Help!!!! brake problem
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Help!!!! brake problem
After reading several posts on here about changing my brakes I decided to go ahead and give them a try. I have changed brakes on other cars before with no problems. I visited a few web sites and ordered new rotors and pads. Once i recived the parts i knew the fun was about to began... I removed the first front rotor installed the new then compressed the caliper I went to put the pads on and realized that the pads that I had received were wrong ( close to the same but different tabs on the sides ). so I decided that I would put the old rotor and pads back on and drive down and get the right pads from the dealer. Once everything was put back tougher I started the car and received the RED ESP warning light. I have tried turning the car on and off several times and pumping the brakes etc but still the light remains..... any one have any ideas on what I can try to hopefully get the car working again?
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Was this a car with SBC brakes? You don't mention disabling it.
Did you have battery disconnected at some point?
In any case, try turning the steering wheel lock-to-lock a few times steadily.
Did you have battery disconnected at some point?
In any case, try turning the steering wheel lock-to-lock a few times steadily.
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Yes the car has the sbc brakes .... I did disable it by unplugging the connector ... like showed in other posts.... also the ABS light is on ....no I have not disconnected the battery.
thanks in advance for any and all help
thanks in advance for any and all help
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
do
as above,disconnect the neg terminal,with key out ,step on brake for 30 seconds,rehook the neg lead.Start the car and turn the steering wheel all the way left to right a few times to reset the steering center sensor and the other systems.
good luck
who sent you the wrong parts so other members can be sure the same snafu does not happen to them.
ohlord
autohausaz.com has far better prices then the stealer and free shipping and they know what they are doing
good luck
who sent you the wrong parts so other members can be sure the same snafu does not happen to them.
ohlord
autohausaz.com has far better prices then the stealer and free shipping and they know what they are doing
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I think your pads are still compressed.
Turn the key on,, apply pedal pressure hold for 20 seconds. This allows time for the pads to move out to the rotors. Release brake, turn key off and then turn key on. If you still have the brake warning,, repeat. You might have to do this 3 times until the pads fully seat. It takes more cycles than with new pads because you fully compressed the pistons into the calipers and the pads are worn. Best of luck.. vettdvr
Turn the key on,, apply pedal pressure hold for 20 seconds. This allows time for the pads to move out to the rotors. Release brake, turn key off and then turn key on. If you still have the brake warning,, repeat. You might have to do this 3 times until the pads fully seat. It takes more cycles than with new pads because you fully compressed the pistons into the calipers and the pads are worn. Best of luck.. vettdvr
