disconnecting ABS - yay or nay?

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petewootton

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hey everyone--
so continuing the brake saga..... (from the thread 'HELP: Won't go into gear/brakes issue?')


I brought my 95 Disco into the shop. The owner said basically there are a couple of things.

1- The ABS system is fried. To replace the whole thing: $2500.
2- The sensors are shot. To replace up to six sensors: $~700
3- Option for bypassing this whole mess: Just disconnect the ABS altogether, check to see if the pads need replacement: ~$320.

We didn't discuss the brake switch too much b/c we were really wanting to get to the bottom of the larger ABS issue.

SO, has anyone done this before? It sounds like it should be fine. Any advice? I surely don't have the $$$$ to replace the ABS or those sensors....thanks y'all.
 
kln

kln

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Apr 22, 2004
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Just unplug your ABS and be done with it if you don't wish to correct it. I unplug mine at the modulator unit in the engine compartment. Your ABS light will remain on. You can always remove the light from the dash.
 
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porkchop

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abs

Kln. Can you explain in detail what you did in re: disconnecting the abs.
Tks. Craig.
 
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Falconx84

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ABS.... whats that? ...hmmm, it sounds familiar....

Oh yeah! its that little yellow light thats been on since i bought the truck ;)
 
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Tony23007

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ABS Fuse

Just pull the ABS fuse in the engine compartment that should do the trick. Also be aware that your wheels will lock in a panic hard brake situation. So maintain your distance!!!!!!! If your going this route, I would suggest taking the bulb out of the console. Its easy and at least the light will stop annoying you!!!!
 
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Falconx84

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Wheel-lock WILL happen in wet or slick conditions, like the first rain or snow.

I almost pissed myself when I was towing a 3000 lb trailer (no brakes) when it was raining and I my front wheels hit one of those wide, smooth "stop lines" at an intersection. Pretty sobering when you've got an easy 5000-6000lb vehicle sliding while you're standing on the brake. And I was only doing like 20 mph, tops in 2nd gear.
 
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mofosr

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Apr 20, 2004
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Colorado USA
I just pulled the bulb out of the dash. Just be careful, it's right next to the bright lights indicator bulb. When I did it, I put the dash back together, and realized I had pulled the wrong bulb. Ii's very easy to do.
 
LiveAtTheEdge

LiveAtTheEdge

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Apr 19, 2004
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you can just unplug the abs??? i hate it. I've grown up around vintage landrovers, lotus's and corvettes. I hate it when the abs kicks in. I feel like i've completly lost controll and it's taking longer to stop. isn't the abs part of the whole system though?
 
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porkchop

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unpluging abs.

Thanks for the feedback.
Will the check engine light come on if I take the abs fuse out? If so, what then?
Tks. Craig.
 
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rhemmers

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a question

What I'd like to do is put in a switch that would let me toggle the ABS on a off -- and also shut the ETC off. Anybody dones this? Any problems?
 
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Off Road Disco

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rhemmers said:
What I'd like to do is put in a switch that would let me toggle the ABS on a off -- and also shut the ETC off. Anybody dones this? Any problems?
Click to expand...

D2? Just add a CDL and when you start the truck with CDL you'll have no ABS or ETC (pre 2004's). To get your ABS/ETC back just start without the CDL.
 
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rhemmers

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I know. But I have an '03. So until I can swap in a new T case, I'd like to be able to turn off the ETC in certain situations. Which is why I was thinking of a switch.
 
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