just changed rear brake pads....now ABS light on

[ToyotaTruck]

Hey everyone, I just changed the rear brake pads on my 97 FZJ80 (they were really worn) and after replacing, the ABS light stays on. I disconnected the battery for about 3 minutes...no dice. I did have to compress the caliper and that caused fluid to leak out of the reservoir but I drained enough to the point of being between full and empty so I don't think that would cause the issue. Any thoughts?


Thanks,
JARED

 

[ajax1]

did you unplug the abs on the back

 

[Inthefive555]

You didn't mention if you've driven the rig afterwards. If parked, did you leave it Low Range? CDL switch on? Lockers?

 

[ToyotaTruck]

Yep, I've driven it. No lockers, engaged CLD, reset battery, etc. I haven't tried jumping terminals Tc and E1. Will do that. Otherwise, I guess I am going to take the rear brakes apart this afternoon. I never would have guessed changing rear brake pads would trip the ABS sensor.

 

[madisonr34]

Did you clean the abs sensors? If they are dirty, it will trip. Just screw it, clean with rag and reinstall.

 

[Tools R Us]

Read the code(s). Doing the pads has nothing to do with the ABS system, maybe shook some metal bits loose, that stuck to the magnet/sensor?

 

[ToyotaTruck]

Yeah, I'll try taking the sensor out and cleaning it. I'll also research how to read the codes

 

[ToyotaTruck]

Ok, I think I was finally able to get a code. I removed the short pin, jumped E1 and Tc, and pressed the brake pedal rapidly and the ABS light flashes 3 blinks --pauses and then blinks 4 times before starting the pattern again. I tried searching for this code and no luck... Any thoughts?

 

[ToyotaTruck]

Figured it out. left rear speed sensor. I looked at it and the speed sensor is broken. Hopefully these things aren't too much $$ and are easy to change out.