ABS light removal

[tom4bren]

Some folks asked for these instructions. I didn't forget, just tired of procrastinating (actually I had to remove my airbag light & it's the same process). Hope these instructions help.

Start to finish takes about 45 minutes.

[RickOKC]

I want to go in the opposite direction...
(Hey, it's already part way there!)

[Marlin]

Whats that rectangular slot for in the thing where a CD player is supposed to be?

[89Vette]

Who have I seen more than one post about pulling/disabling the light? Is it typically the ABS itself...and a hard/expensive part to find/buy?

I assume you have brakes (but not ABS function) when your light turns on?

I've had two ABS problems (with other vehicles in the past). Both times, I got them fixed and it was expensive. IIRC, it was necessary -- unless I wanted to attempt a retro non-ABS conversion.

[Ldub]

I want to go in the opposite direction...
(Hey, it's already part way there!)

......

[VXorado]

Thanks Tom.

I replaced the ABS module once and after a year the ABS light came back on. Just thinking about pulling the bulb and WHAM... here's the PDF.

Way to go dude.

[tom4bren]

Whats that rectangular slot for in the thing where a CD player is supposed to be?

ROFL. Yup, still running the OEM sound system complete with 6 disc changer that has attitude problems & blown speakers. I'm not through procrastinating yet on the upgrade.

Who have I seen more than one post about pulling/disabling the light? Is it typically the ABS itself...and a hard/expensive part to find/buy?

I assume you have brakes (but not ABS function) when your light turns on?

I've had two ABS problems (with other vehicles in the past). Both times, I got them fixed and it was expensive. IIRC, it was necessary -- unless I wanted to attempt a retro non-ABS conversion.

Yah, our ABS system is: prone to failure, expensive to fix, & IMHO counter productive (I still blame my ABS for my accident a cupla years ago). The conversion to non-ABS is easy ... just don't fix it when the light comes on.

& yes, the brakes still work when your ABS poops out. I think it was Deermagnet that had a writeup about doing the pin bendy thing to disable the ABS & turn off the light. I'm glad it worked for him but my ABS light stayed on after that so that's when I removed the bulb.

BTW, the 'lectric tape I covered the Air Bag light was not dense enough. You can still see it illuminate at night (can't see it during the day though). It would've been fine if I hadn't over thought the situation and stuck the bulb (covered in electric tape) back in the hole.

[Marlin]

I cut the ABS lines a few years ago, brake response improved, still want to pull the entire ABS unit and put a JEGs manual proportioning block in there. That way I can custom the brake pressure and get rid of my front dive. I have cross drilled rotors, kevlar brake lines, EBC green stuff pads, new calipers and the brakes are better, but not as good as my wife's trooper brakes

[Ldub]

That way I can custom the brake pressure and get rid of my front dive.

I'm not so sure if that'll work Chris...

When braking...scrubbing off inertia, the front is gonna dive about the same, no matter which axle is doing most of the braking. (assuming the same amount of stopping distance is the comparison)
I'm thinking HD torsion bars may be more helpful...

[VXorado]

I'm thinking HD torsion bars may be more helpful...

I've also been thinking the same.

We're either both right... or going crazy.

[Ldub]

I've also been thinking the same.

We're either both right... or going crazy.

Either way...I'm good widdit...

ABS Baby...

[Marlin]

I'm not so sure if that'll work Chris...

When braking...scrubbing off inertia, the front is gonna dive about the same, no matter which axle is doing most of the braking. (assuming the same amount of stopping distance is the comparison)
I'm thinking HD torsion bars may be more helpful...

I have thought of that as well, but I suspect the auto proportioning valve built into the factory housing has failed. I had the same problem even when it was stock. HD torsion bars are looking good in my near future. I also lowered the front end when I went SFIFS,performs far better on the trail, but the dive definitely got worse on the street, perhaps that is more motivation to give Matt over at Indy a call?

[Ldub]

I have thought of that as well, but I suspect the auto proportioning valve built into the factory housing has failed. I had the same problem even when it was stock. HD torsion bars are looking good in my near future. I also lowered the front end when I went SFIFS,performs far better on the trail, but the dive definitely got worse on the street, perhaps that is more motivation to give Matt over at Indy a call?

Yeh, I think you're right. If the dive got worser when you de-tweaked, it would stand to reason that more torsional resistance should improve dive characteristics.

FWIW, I think the factory proportions F-R are totally bogus, as I've never had any other vehicle wear the rear brakes faster than the fronts...

[tom4bren]

Boy,

Here ya go. Now you don't have any excuses to still have the ABS light on when I get home.

All,

The 'Lectric tape over the Airbag light didn't work. Bulb gets too hot & melts the tape.