abs

[Leon_C.]

how hard is it to completly remove the abs system on a 92 cb7

[HardInThePaint]

IDK. Probably a lot harder than just disabling it. Why do u want to remove your ABS?

[deevergote]

You would need all the brake lines from a non-ABS model, and a 40/40 prop valve from a DA Integra to ensure proper rear brake bias (there are no non-ABS CBs with rear discs, so that has to be compensated for.)

[Leon_C.]

my abs light came on an i found out it wuz the abs pump out so i took the abs computer out to disable it an the light an was thinking about taking it off all together because the pump is really exspensive

[S Swap]

my abs light came on an i found out it wuz the abs pump out so i took the abs computer out to disable it an the light an was thinking about taking it off all together because the pump is really exspensive

ABS pump was $25 from a junkyard.
That, or wait till you have enough posts for classifieds and buy one from a member.

[Leon_C.]

yea im just weighing out my options on the 1 hand if i take it all off that will b a little less weight wich helps in the performance area but on the other hand is that little bit of weight worth sacraficing beter breaking

[S Swap]

yea im just weighing out my options on the 1 hand if i take it all off that will b a little less weight wich helps in the performance area but on the other hand is that little bit of weight worth sacraficing beter breaking

Do you have any decent performance parts? I'd rock ABS over a CAI or some other cheap bolt on any day. I've used ABS probably 3 time this week. It wasn't crucial to my life, but it kept me out of a ditch.

Think of it like this, is the 10 pounds (if that) worth more than your life?

[Accrdwgnguy]

Would you waste time installing a $25 junkyard pump just to find out it is bad as well? I'd rather just remove it.

I have had a 92 LX without ABS for 8 years and have yet to run into a situation where ABS would have saved me. That includes severe snowstorms, heavy rain, avoiding car accidents, etc.

[Tippey764]

Would you waste time installing a $25 junkyard pump just to find out it is bad as well? I'd rather just remove it.

I have had a 92 LX without ABS for 8 years and have yet to run into a situation where ABS would have saved me. That includes severe snowstorms, heavy rain, avoiding car accidents, etc.

Its all subjective to driver preference. That's like saying " I've never been in a situation where an airbag saved my life " when you've never been in an accident sever enough to require one. Yeah you've been in some serious snow storms but whos to say there isn't that one time you lock up your brakes and lose control? It hasn't happened yet but it could happen. If you have the system you should just repair it. And the parts are not that unreliable. The most commonly failed component are wheel speed sensors. You could check the pump before you buy it with a battery.

And what if i don't have traction with the left wheels but i do with the right wheels and i need to slow down rapidly? Good luck without abs.

[islandhopper]

well said, Tipp...

[Accrdwgnguy]

like you said, subjective to driver preference.

[Leon_C.]

The way I see it tippy is cars be4 abs perform just find with no problems so y cnt mine how many drag cars do u see with abs an that stop fine going frm 100mph plus to 0 but I never said I wuz removing it as I said befor just waying out my options this is a daily driver that see race time on the weekends but thanks to everyone for the input

[esskater892]

The way I see it tippy is cars be4 abs perform just find with no problems so y cnt mine how many drag cars do u see with abs an that stop fine going frm 100mph plus to 0 but I never said I wuz removing it as I said befor just waying out my options this is a daily driver that see race time on the weekends but thanks to everyone for the input

the difference is that thos drag cars arent daily drivers.

up the the owner of the car but on everyday street driving one might prefer to have abs. the argument isnt that if your car has it or not affects the performance or not. the argument is, is it safer or worth driving at a higer risk of sliding on snow. do you wanna take time to go to a jy and get one that may or may not work? its up to you. does your jy offer a warranty if the part does not work?

[Tippey764]

The way I see it tippey is cars before abs performed just fine with no problems so why cant mine? How many drag cars do you see with abs an that stop fine going from 100mph plus to 0? I never said I was removing it as I said before just weighing out my options this is a daily driver that will see race time on the weekends but thanks to everyone for the input

I'm sorry but i had to go through that slowly to understand what you were saying

Anyways a drag car doesn't need abs for 2 main reasons

1: abs is useless in straight line stopping. In fact abs actually increased straight line stopping distance slightly.

2: The driver is prepared for the stop. Its not a split second moment where the driver needs to slam on the brakes and swerve to avoid something while in poor weather.

I personally would keep it. It makes life simpler and our systems are actually quite well designed. It would be easier to fix the system than to bother removing everything and switching to non ABS hard lines and all of that unfun stuff.

[CB7Nub]

Honestly speaking, I have owned CB's with and without ABS, and the ABS system made braking 100% better. It's just easier, it brakes quicker with less distance. There are multiple times in my non ABS car I hit the brakes and slid on a wet surface with better tires, while I can hit the brakes on my ABS equipped car on a wet surface with almost bald tires and brake in a shorter distance that you will actually notice.

Fix it and it may save your life down the road.
Just my 0.02.