bt_cav Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hi All Im Looking to change drums, shoes, fitting kit & bearings I am not sure what the deal is with the ABS ring, Is it easy enough to swap over after the bearings are fitted? Thanks Brian :) 04 focus hatchback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt_cav Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 I have ordered these, hope the quality will be as good as they say. I have a fitting kit already ;) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300457001135 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt_cav Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 Parts arrived quickly :) Can anyone advise me what is the best way to remove the abs 'ring' from the old drums, without destroying them. Or Must I buy a new pair? :( Cheers Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt_cav Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Anyone? :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Anyone? :( can you put a pic up of the inside of the new drums? im thinking the ring it just pushed on or maybe a shrink fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alz Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Have a look at this link it should help. (it looks like they should be replaced) as you could damage them, taking it off http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford_focus_rear_abs_sensor__ring_2642.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt_cav Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 cheers guys :) if I build up the rear brakes with out the ring the ABS light will come on, will it go out when I fit new rings later? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt_cav Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 As requested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay1981 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I would try to transfer the old ABS rings on to the new drums. You could try prying them off using a screwdriver, then use somthing like a block of wood to press the rings on to the new drum. You have nothing to lose by trying, and if the the ABS light goes out then thats sorted, if it doesn't then you will need new rings. if I build up the rear brakes with out the ring the ABS light will come on, will it go out when I fit new rings later? If the ABS rings are missing the the ABS light will be on, and the light should go out when the rings are fitted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt_cav Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Nice one Jay, thats what I thought but need to know for sure :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 might be a little late, if its those type of abs rings they are easy to remove/refit. get a large pair of pump pliers and a rag, and just twist it until it comes off. dont use a screwdriver or any sort of lever as you will destroy it. i thought that type only applied to rear discs (obv not then) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt_cav Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 might be a little late, if its those type of abs rings they are easy to remove/refit. get a large pair of pump pliers and a rag, and just twist it until it comes off. dont use a screwdriver or any sort of lever as you will destroy it. i thought that type only applied to rear discs (obv not then) Hey Stef Cheers for your advice, I fitted the new shoes with a new fitting kit, I have new drums but just put the old drums on for now, as they are not so bad, will swap the ABS rings over and fit to new drums when I have time. How would you go about refitting the ABS rings? Gently tap them on all the way round at oppisit sides i.e. 12 oclock 6 o'clock 3 o'clock 9 o'clock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Hey Stef Cheers for your advice, I fitted the new shoes with a new fitting kit, I have new drums but just put the old drums on for now, as they are not so bad, will swap the ABS rings over and fit to new drums when I have time. How would you go about refitting the ABS rings? Gently tap them on all the way round at oppisit sides i.e. 12 oclock 6 o'clock 3 o'clock 9 o'clock... I used a bearing driver which is just a large round piece of metal but you could do it that way or even a piece of wood over it and tap it in the middle. just keep an eye on it to make sure it goes on square. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt_cav Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 Nice one I'll go easy and let you know how it goes......fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Nice one I'll go easy and let you know how it goes......fingers crossed before i got a bearing press i once had my local garage press a bearing for me, the guy told me that you cant remove the abs ring without destroying it - soon sorted that admittedly i have no idea how this will be on a drum, not sure if you will be able to get in with the pump pliers properly? you will need a large pair of pump pliers though, i used a 12 inch pair as the jaws open really wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt_cav Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 before i got a bearing press i once had my local garage press a bearing for me, the guy told me that you cant remove the abs ring without destroying it - soon sorted that admittedly i have no idea how this will be on a drum, not sure if you will be able to get in with the pump pliers properly? you will need a large pair of pump pliers though, i used a 12 inch pair as the jaws open really wide. Yea mate it makes a lot of sense, Got a couple of pairs of these, grate for pushing back pistons in calipers and slackening off oil filters too ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt_cav Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 1 drum and ABS ring changed, Like you said Stef, got the ring moving with a pair of pump pliers then gently prised it off with a big with flat screwdriver :) Off to do the other side now :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 1 drum and ABS ring changed, Like you said Stef, got the ring moving with a pair of pump pliers then gently prised it off with a big with flat screwdriver :) Off to do the other side now :P nice work mate :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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