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Subaru ABS – Too Sensitive?
Gary W Wrote..
I have a 2005 Subaru Outback. The ABS is too sensitive and will trigger going over bumps and snow. I drive other cars with ABS that aren’t as sensitive. Changing tires, brakes and brake fluid hasn’t helped.
A couple of times, I thought I was going to crash while stopping after hitting a bump in the road. You actually have no brakes for a moment or more. In the winter, unless I press the brakes like there’s an egg under my foot, I can slide through a stop sign in the snow.
Anyone else here own a recent Subaru with this issue?
Did you disconnect the ABS?
Please don’t respond if you don’t own a Subaru.
Gary:
Subaru ABS brakes are dangerous in icy climates. Remove your ABS relay ASAP. You will love your brakes afterwards. I’ve done this with all of my subaru’s (1995 Legacy 2008 Forester, 2008 Outback. Gravel and Icy roads demand some wheel lock for stopping power. Subaru brakes do not lock at all. Pull your ABS relay and you will love your brakes.
i’ve heard about this issue but i have never experienced it myself on my ’02 WRX wagon. i am using kumho mx tires, brembo sport brake pads.
if this happens to you, release the brake and press again and it should be fine. i believe this happens when you hit a bump and the wheel loses contact with the road, so you need to release the brake to let the ABS ‘reset’ and you should be back to normal after you press the button
also, do you use snow tires in the snow/ice? maybe your tires just suck, and that’s why you can’t stop (because your tires can’t grip the road, you lock up instantly under brake applicant)
Crash Test of 2003-2005 Subaru Forester w/sab (Side Impact)
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