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Driving with Handbrake On: Opel Astra II 1999 ABS Light, Brake Disc & Sensor Evaluation

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  • #1 9219001
    norbis15
    Level 14  
    Hello. Recently my sister put on the handbrake in the city and it didn't hit her after she took it off. She came home like this, the stench in the garage was quite big. The ABS indicator light is on on the clocks and it went out as the car cooled down. I took off the rear wheel and the brake disc was red at the edges as if someone had painted it with paint (kind of rust), the pads looked like they were completely removed the plug from the ABS indicator and checked the resistance on the sensor was 1.1kOhm, I did the same with the sensor from the front wheel , the result was similar so I assume that the sensors are fine. Now the car drives and the brakes work fine. So my question, should I do something, e.g. change the blocks (they have been changed recently) or not to worry about anything? I will add that this is Opel Astra II 1999.
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  • #2 9219083
    stefanscorpio
    Level 20  
    Hello! The shields can withstand a lot, but I would replace the blocks, Regards, Stefan.
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  • #3 9219116
    ogur3k
    Level 33  
    If you are not into replacing bricks, give them a harsh treatment.
    They are probably vitrified and they brake worse, you pull out the blocks and rock them over the concrete / coarse sandpaper. You just have to make sure to wipe evenly, wipe 2-3mm.
    See how the rubber bands on the plunger and the yoke are doing, if they are sometimes twisted due to the temperature.
  • #4 9249766
    PCcepuk
    Level 19  
    grind the blocks a little and it will be ok, if she was riding on a closed manual, it either did not fully hew it or a weak manual :)
  • #5 9249898
    tzok
    Moderator of Cars
    How much she heated the brakes, it was necessary to replace the fluid ...
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  • #6 9261393
    zeimp
    Moderator on vacation ...
    Well, the guys didn't make it, so I'll do it. If you already put these brakes together after the above-mentioned treatments, then pay attention to whether there are any vibrations, shakes and such things during smooth (longer) braking. If so, go to the diagnostic station and check the brakes (it does not cost a fortune). In general, it should be ok if you rub the bricks (as colleagues wrote). And this raid (as if someone had painted it) is just "warmed up" rust, after such heating it is a completely normal symptom. Regards.
  • #7 9261473
    ogur3k
    Level 33  
    Eeee, I doubt it would warp the shields, after all they weren't new and they already had time to 'settle down'.
  • #8 9261890
    stefanscorpio
    Level 20  
    Hello! A colleague wrote "Now the car is running and the brakes are working fine" - why move the discs? Regards, Stefan.
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  • #9 9267031
    zeimp
    Moderator on vacation ...
    stefanscorpio wrote:
    Hello! A colleague wrote "Now the car is running and the brakes are working fine" - why move the discs? Regards, Stefan.


    To be sure, everything is fine ;) - I think so and I would check myself - best regards :)
  • #10 9629802
    norbis15
    Level 14  
    Just checked the brakes, so far, and it's been 4 months, they haven't failed. I close the topic.

Topic summary

The discussion revolves around a 1999 Opel Astra II that experienced overheating of the brake discs due to driving with the handbrake engaged. The ABS light illuminated but turned off after cooling. The brake discs showed signs of excessive heat, and the brake pads were inspected for wear. Responses suggest replacing the brake pads, as they may have become vitrified, or grinding them down to restore functionality. Additionally, it was recommended to check the brake fluid and monitor for any vibrations during braking. The author later confirmed that the brakes remained functional after four months without failure.
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