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02-16-2003, 09:05 PM | #1 |
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Has anyone done an ABS brake upgrade
Hi All; Was wondering if anyone has installed an ABS brake system or was thinking of doing it? Pics. ? Thanks Doug
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02-17-2003, 01:09 AM | #2 |
its all about the +6 inches
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Sounds like a butt load of work for something that is marginally safer.
I know ABS has saved my hide once froma small fender bender...but put it in danger at least a dozen times. |
02-17-2003, 09:47 AM | #3 |
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Wouldn't that take a computer and speed sensors on all the wheels? Lots of work, and no computers on my truck!
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02-17-2003, 11:03 AM | #4 |
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Several years ago, I saw an ad (and maybe an article) on a "device" that attached to the master cylinder and was supposed to emulate ABS on a non-ABS vehicle brake system. I doubted the ability of the device, and I have not seen any references to it in several years.
My best guess is that it had some sort of pulsating output to limit braking and prevent wheel lock. However, I don't know how else it could do that and not cause an increase in stopping distance. The sensors on the wheels are there to tell the computer that a specific wheel has stopped/slowed in relation to the others. For that input, the computer then allows the brake to be released momentarily and therefore not lock, hopefully to prevent a skid. I don't see an easy way to install an ABS system, short of mounting a 67-72 cab/body, on a late-model ABS chassis. In my opinion, if that is what you have as your goal (to have ABS), then you'd be bucks-up to use a late chassis. Anything less would be a monumental undertaking with a lot of unknown variables. Again, my opinion.
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02-17-2003, 11:04 AM | #5 |
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Thanks for responding Fred & Longhornmail, with the some of the extensive mods and upgrades done on this board I thought someone would of done it by now. I just think it would take a "disc brake upgrade" to the next level, however time, money, and simplicity are all factors, later Doug
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02-17-2003, 03:10 PM | #6 |
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nascar use an abs that bolts in to the break lines i'am planing on using it on my truck since i'am using alcon 6 piston caliper from bear break they told me about the abs part from BSRproducs.com if you need more info call me at 772-286-7306
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02-17-2003, 04:07 PM | #7 |
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disc brakes
THIS IS ALL YOU NEED TOO MUCH WORK W/ ABS
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02-18-2003, 12:38 AM | #8 |
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I find ABS a pain in the ass, sure its good sometimes, but at low speeds when I need to stop on ice it don't work!
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02-19-2003, 12:29 AM | #9 |
its all about the +6 inches
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It don't stop you in loose gravel either.
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02-19-2003, 01:23 AM | #10 |
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Thanks for all your input guys!! Regards Doug
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