I have noticed lately that my ABS brakes are not activating, how can i fix this? cleaning the sensor?

 

You can try cleaning the sensors.
Is there any codes in the system?

 

Hmm, codes in the system? how do i check that? and also how to i clean the sensors? These ABS brakes are supposed to activate if im going over 40MPH and i pres the brake down hard right?

 

It will activate to stop the wheels from locking up when slamming on the Brakes.

 

Hmm, and how do i clean the sensors? and can i do this myself?

 

You remove them and clean with Brake cleaner.
Yes you can do it yourself.

 

I remove them? where are they located exactly? i thought that it was the ABS box in the engine

 

There is one sensor by each wheel.
The are mounted at the back of each wheel by the calipers.

 

Hmm im not sure i will be able to find it, and the ABS box has nothing to do with it?

 

The ABS box releases the pressure to the Wheel that is locked up to let is spin again.
Check and clean the sensors first. Look on the inside of the wheel. There is only 2 Things that go by the caliper. One is a rubber line that goes to the caliper. The other is the wire to the ABS sensor.

 

Do i need to remove the wheel to check this? and if not, how does the sensor looks like?

 

You should be able to Jack it up and turn the wheel to see it. The wire goes into the sensor and the sensor is screwed into the back of the Backing plate.

Sorry I don't have a pic or I would post it for you.

 

oh, if you happen to find a pic please post it because im kind of confused about what to do

 

Ok will do

Or better yet if you can take a picture of the back side on one of the front wheel from under the car and post it.

 

ok, i will do it in 1 hour