Problems with ABS

Tiny
JANEGINN
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  • 2001 ROVER 45
  • 96,000 MILES
I have an intermittent noise just like a distant pnumatic drill in my rover 45 when driving. It seems to be coming from directly in front of the driver and stops when I touch the brakes. Sometimes the abs also kicks the brake pedal back up forcefully and these two things seem to be linked. Any advise please?
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 AT 7:47 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Is the ABS indicator showing. Seems like the ABS modulator is kicking in too often and you need to test the modulator.
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Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 AT 8:51 AM
Tiny
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Hi, No the abs light isnt on at all. Thanks for the reply.
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Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 AT 9:26 AM
Tiny
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The noise should be the modulator pump running. Such problems are caused by a pressure leak internally resulting in pressure loss and the pump needs to kick in to maintain pressure.

It would fail sooner or later and there is nothing to do about it except to replace it.
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Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 AT 9:51 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for your help
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Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 AT 10:38 AM
Tiny
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You're welcome.
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Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 AT 10:43 AM
Tiny
TURKE
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Hi

I have the same exact car and problem, was you able to sort the problem? If so could you tell me what it was please? So I can get mine fixed?

Thanks

Tom
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Monday, February 10th, 2014 AT 2:05 AM

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