Terraleone

I'm thinking of installing ABS brakes into my GTU. Does anyone have a Turbo II and doesn't want the ABS parts anymore?

cymfc3s

wow. Why do you want to put in an ABS system? Its pretty big undertaking. You need all new hardlines (5). And you need the ABS unit, plus the computer and all the wiring and sensors throughout the vehicle.

Im not 100% sure if the non-abs equipped hubs are equiped with the ring gear and mounts for the hub sensors either....

1988RedT2

Haha! Yeah, I could make you a deal on a leaky ABS pump (I think I might still have it), and all the lines and the CPU, but you really don't want to do this! I went to considerable trouble to get rid of that junk!



But then I'm not an advocate of ABS. I think it's pretty much worthless, even dangerous. The only people that should get it are people with no understanding of physics and who generally don't know how to operate a car.

j9fd3s

the non abs cars dont have the moutings for the abs pump

banzaitoyota

Nope, they sure dont. Made $$$ on that deal

nismo convert

why do you want gaybs?

Terraleone

I'm just considering ABS since it's available on most new cars now and insurance companies actually take that into consideration. But I'm still open to opinions about it. I've read about some people actually saying that the ABS system is not as good as it is supposed to be. Can someone please clarify this?

nismo convert

never driven a fc with gaybs, but i hear the pumps leak alot, and in a sports car it's stupid.

Terraleone

My original idea was just to upgrade the entire brake system to that of a ABS equipped Turbo II. How about if I just go for a front caliper upgrade to a 4 piston one? What stuff do I need to change other than the hoses and the caliper? Do I need a new master cylinder and other stuff?

fc3sna

i had an 87 se and it stoped pretty good, but now i have a 1990 gxl and im not sure why, i know it weighs more but has abs and sucks at braking