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Hey @Malleus I wasn't sure what would be best so I did it a few different ways. Here's a summary of my brake fluid change process: fill the garden sprayer based flush tool with brake fluid, connect to master cylinder reservoir and pressurize...

To those who bought and used the little vise-grips for their brake fittings, can you explain how/why that tool works better than a flare wrench with a cheater bar? I'm into having the right tool for the job, especially if it's only twelve bucks...

My understanding is that air accumulates in the ABS module and cannot be removed via the normal bleeding process. Activating the ABS gets the air out of the ABS module and into the rest of the brake system, where it can then be bled. I had bled...

I was able to activate my ABS using the procedure in post #19. It flushed a lot of old fluid out of the ABS unit - much more than locking up on gravel a few times.

While driving ~20mph you can put two tires onto a dirt shoulder and use the brakes moderately hard, the ABS will actuate on the low traction side. Then cross the other side and do the same with the other two tires. Obviously don't do this on a...

Just as a further followup: While checking out the above-mentioned circuitry, I had ordered a spare ABS Relay assembly and decided to take my old one apart just to check out what type of aging and wear I might find on the inside, especially to...

I pinched a wire with a wrench on the front without realizing it, doing similar work on my '94. It took a while for it to fail (conductor) and there were intermittent ABS lights while this was going on. I was not sure there was a problem until...

It is usually caused by excessive gap between the ring and the sensor and it doesn't take much to cause an issue. Pull out the sensors and clean the mating surfaces (sensor, shims and knuckle) of ALL rust or dirt and reinstall making sure they...

Update: Repaired the wires but not sure if it worked, ABS light remained on. Tried to test it, but I didn't have anything slippery enough to stop on and see if it worked. However, in a lucky break, I found an intact harness on a 93 that was...

04895-60060, is available which is for 1995 and later. Not sure of the difference from 1994 and earlier. I have noticed that 95+ lock the terminals into the housing, while 1994 and earlier years connectors that I have seen don't do that. Perhaps...

The front speed sensor kit, part number 04895-60012, is what you're looking for. That part has long been removed from the inventories. Email Dave Stedman and ask him if there's a replacement or a 70 series part that may work for you. Failing...

If you don't think the CDL is on continuously then I don't see any reason to mess with the actuator. First thing you need to do is unplug the sensor switch on the front of the transfer case. If things are working properly then the CDL Dash...

Just to verify that you know the CDL dash indicator, ABS dash light and ABS system disabling are all controlled by the CDL sensor switch on the front of the transfer case. That sensor switch only mechanically senses the position of the locking...

FWIW, these sensors can be checked with a multimeter, when removed. Just check for voltage change when a steel part is moved in front of the sensor face. If it's a wiring problem, and these are really easy to break at the potted junction at the...

Very glad to hear you're dad is feeling better Roughtrax do the whole front loom including 2 sensors for £520 I bought one 2nd hand from https://www.80breaker.com that worked fine

Actually they can be that sensitive. ABS is one of the classes I teach and I set up bugs like this for my students. On these analog systems, the farther away the sensor is from the tone ring the weaker the signal. The rear ones are the worse...

Magnets do what magnets do...

I have to be honest, I think I made four trips to a body shop that told me they had forgotten more about Toyota windshields than I knew when I handed the a copy of the FSM page with the car. We were concerned with rust forming from a prior...

bugger. At least it settles down after 5 mins

Hi All! I am very interested in the nomad valvebody since it seems to correct a few issues i habe while driving my FZJ80. Some Background information: I live in switzerland in a pretty mountain surrounded area. Highway driving can be a bit...

Couple pics from today

Heres your problem, the gasket in the red picture is inside-out. The "spur" I'm talking about in the previous post goes face-down against the firewall/body below the trim/wiper panel, not up to the sky. There's NO way you'll ever seal that...

I used silver 'foil' tape (used for a/c and plumbing - get in Lowes/Home Depot etc.) as a 'temp' measure few years back and still going fine. Obviously I don't use my sunroof

From me designing my seat brackets I've found that there is 2 distinct weldng positions on the frame rails. It has to do with the position of the 2 hole block that the following nut for the lead screw that moves the seat back and fourth. If you...

Cheaper than $27 for the cap and the gear to repair 1 seat? Personally I'm happy to pay a land cruiser community member that and more for taking the time to perfect not only the design replication, but also the materials used. Now if it was like...