ABS and a flat tyre

[Scudetto]

i noticed today that the front left tyre seems to squirm a bit under braking and that when accelerating the steering tugs more to the left that usual - i think i may have a slightly under inflated left tyre. But also, when braking to a halt from low speed in the dry, my ABS unit made that sort of GRRRRR noise. Would an underinflated tyre confuse the ABS a bit? (or is this something else thats wrong?)

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[ebee]

Are you sure is was the ABS and not the tyre slipping ?? ABS will normally only activate under extreme cases and is not an everyday thing..

 

[RobFenn]

If its not the tyre which causes the pull, next stop is getting the tracking checked.

Cant help with the ABS, sorry. As Ebee says its not often used, last time it did anything was last winter on my car..which would argue there is a problem with the unit..

-Rob

 

[Scudetto]

hmmm - well, Ive not knocked a kerb or anything and Im pretty careful not to mount kerbs etc. Ill check the pressure first, then the tracking. As for the ABS, it made the Grrrr noise, but no pedal pulsating to accompany it. I was braking gently, the car halted and I heard Grrrrr from the front.

Ill keep you informed!

g

 

[Tom]

Sounds like a faulty sensor

 

[Scudetto]

i refuse to believe a reno could be faulty... (mock shocked look)

g

 

[JAY172]

under inflated tyres will affect vehicle stability and can cause it to pull.