After stepping in the world january 07 with a 96 chevy suburban, i am sort of spoiled with the ABS. Could a person put antilock brakes on a pinto from say, a mustang or something? That would give traction control also I think. Would be an interesting swap that i may try one of these days. Id be concerned about how youd put wheel speed sensors on the front wheels. For the rear wheels you could just transplant the axle and all. Kill several birds with one stone. Better axle (maybe?), ABS, disc brakes, and 5 lug.
I've also dreamed about grafting the ABS from my 88 Turbo Coupe donor to my pinto. I think the hardest part would be sorting out the abs wiring harness, and fitting the ABS master cylinder with the accumulator between the firewall and the intake manifold. The rear axle sensors would be easy if I swap to the TC disk brakes. The front sensors might be a little more challenging.
I wish someone would invent an aftermarket ABS system. Kinda like the megaquirt EFI or the aftermarket power window and power lock and AC kits you can get on fleaBay.
Quote from: pintoguy76 on April 07, 2009, 11:37:10 PM
I wish someone would invent an aftermarket ABS system. Kinda like the megaquirt EFI or the aftermarket power window and power lock and AC kits you can get on fleaBay.
They have already..it's called measured use of foot :accident:
All kidding aside, ABS was invented so people would not be able to lock up the brakes. If the brakes are locked, you have
NO STEERING to avoid a problem. ABS does not really brake the car better (shorter) than a person TRAINED on proper brake use in a panic situation. It is generally much better if
you maintain control and are able to react on instinct (training). There are defensive driving courses for a controlled environment or do it your self...find an area to set up cones or whatever. Try going 60mph and stopping the car
HARD without lock up. You will get better and better each time with practice. Then try
steering under the same conditions (don't roll your car now-EASY ON THE WHEEL). Best if you can try wet and dry conditions. You get the point. Be safe...
71HANTO