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WSAG

Member

• Jan 15, 2018

• #1

Sorry, daft question but I am looking to try and replace the leaking swivel on my front axle. I have rang a few suppliers to request the parts but they seem divided upon the topic of whether my vehicle has abs. I cannot see an extra wire for the sensor going to the wheel and I don’t notice an abs light on the ignition when I start. Is there an easy way to establish this? I have given a number of suppliers my chassis number and opinion is divided. Thanks

 

lightning

Well-Known Member

• Jan 15, 2018

• #2

Get up to about 40mph and stand on the brakes. If the Defender pulls up straight you have ABS. If the rear wheels lock up and it skews sideways and ends up on the verge, you don’t have ABS.

 

nobber

Well-Known Member

• Jan 15, 2018

• #3

There will be a sensor on the hub and a light on the dash.

 

nobber

Well-Known Member

• Jan 15, 2018

• #4

For reassurance call land rover.

 

lightning

Well-Known Member

• Jan 15, 2018

• #5

Or try what l suggested.

Obviously make sure there are no other vehicles around when you do it. If you have ABS you will also feel a vibration in the pedal as the ABS system modulates brake pressure.

 

Scooby22

Well-Known Member

• Jan 15, 2018

• #6

Watch this video, if you have a silver alloy module like the one in the video with brake pipes to and from it on inner wing in front of your brake servo you have ABS, if you dont have one you wont have ABS.

 

Stone56

Well-Known Member

• Jan 15, 2018

• #7

+ONE if you have TC and ABS when ignition is on should light up for 30 sec ABS will go off when you hit 10 mph