outrider2400

Hey guys,
I'm trying to get my ABS pump taken apart to replace the o-rings as shown above, but i'm a bit stuck. As in, I can't even get to the M12 bolt to try and unbolt the thing because of the cap covering it.

I've tried vice grips, pliers + heat, and a mallet but made no progress other than marring the outside of it. I even tried using a dremel to cut it off but the metal is way thicker than I expected and I don't have the proper tools to do it. Any tips? I'm seriously considering just buying another pump (and I would have by now if they were easier to find)

Thanks

smikels

I just did this and am trying to remember what I used. I think I used a real hammer and screw driver. I bent it a little. I did not put this cap back on as it is not needed. Not sure why it was used to be honest. Heck take a drill and drill through that sucker if need be so you can pry it off. You cant hurt anything its just a cap. Do you have a vice? Is it out of the car? I had to use a vice to put the pump in so I could remove the M12 bolt. That sucker was really tight. Just telling ya what I think I did. I think I tried vice grips first as well and couldn't budge it it just scarred the outside. I would think the dremel would put a groove in you can use a screwdriver to pry it off as well.

need-a-t2

iTrader: (9)

Pretty sure I used vice grips and a hammer to get mine off. But I agree, you can get pretty violent with it if you don't mind not replacing it.

DaKeL

How you guys get the M12 bolt off?
Holy moly, I tired everything

need-a-t2

iTrader: (9)

an allen key and a swift hit from a rubber mallet broke mine free pretty easily.

smikels

The M12 was tough for me as well. I bought the Allen wrench that fit it and put it in a vice to get it off. I had use a breaker bar or pipe I think and it came off.

wyff

Read the post of abs rebuild with great interest. Feel like I have come late to the dance.
Told no replacements for Abs in US by Mazda Dealer. Extensive google search seems to confirm.
Looks like my option is remove it or rebuild.
How has the rebuild option stood up to time & does anyone know of the legal ramifications of removing in Illinois?
Great posts, looking forward to any and all replys.

Gen2n3

iTrader: (1)

Wyff,

First, welcome to the club. I see that you joined today. Second, please read this thread because it should answer the technical steps. Finally, the FC is thankfully not a Tesla product so the right to repair is yours. However, IL may have some unusual repair laws that may govern key safety items. I recommend using the search function or break out those mad google-fu skills.

Cheers,
George

subzer0

This thread is excellent. Much appreciated.

So handy having the sizes of the orings before removing the pump.

Crispy04

Hi and thanks for this write up. I just got the ABS module out today. I used the info above to order the seals and they should be delivered in the next few days the supplier said. I just had a re-read of this now - seems i will need to get myself an M12 Allen wrench and expect it to be pretty tough to remove. Thanks to the OP and others who have contributed here. Excellent!

Pete!

j9fd3s

iTrader: (3)

you might try breaking that M12 loose before you unbolt the unit from the car.

Crispy04

Thanks, I did manage to hold the whole unit in a Vice bench and with a big extension pipe on my new M12 Allen key I got the big bolt loose. I had to destroy the little cap covering the M12 to get at it though.

Yet to dismantle any further. May get to that across the weekend.

Thanks.

Pete