holdenhero
Car idiot
Hey guys
I know this question has been asked before (eg: http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vr-vs-holden-commodore-1993-1997/154902-abs-brakes.html), usually by people that don't realise its actually something hard to do and that give up but I'm pretty keen on the idea so here goes.
I'm thinking of fitting ABS to a non-ABS vehicle. I'm wondering HOW this could be done.
There is no model of this car which came with ABS so I wont be able to just 'get a wrecked car with everything' or to go and view how its been done on something similar. I'd also like to use a relatively modern ABS system (at least a 4 channel, 4 sensor system) rather than something which bearly works. I'm not really too interested in traction control or ASR or anything, only the basic ABS function.
To my understanding, I would need speed sensors on each wheel, valves in the brake lines, a pump and the ECU.
I'm planning on putting in a Ford (yes, Ford, I know...) 9" differential so would I be able to get a braking system from a more modern car which bolts into that somewhere along the line and just get custom mounts and brake lines made which would include the sensors?
For the valves, would I be able to cut the brake lines and peice a bit in, or would I need a complete custom brake line with the valves inside?
I am assuming the pump can be mounted nearly anywhere as long as its hooked up correctly? Is there any issue or problems with the pump?
As for the ECU, as far as I know this only reads the data sent to it from the wheel sensors and tells the valves what to do. Am I wrong? (Yes, I understand the most advanced systems even take into account wheel angle, etc - however I'm talking about basic ABS)
Is there anything else I am missing or need to know? What problems will I face and whats the best way to go about this?
PS. Please don't bother replying with 'it costs more than the car' or 'i wouldnt bother' as its not helpful and your just displaying your lack of knowledge
I know this question has been asked before (eg: http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vr-vs-holden-commodore-1993-1997/154902-abs-brakes.html), usually by people that don't realise its actually something hard to do and that give up but I'm pretty keen on the idea so here goes.
I'm thinking of fitting ABS to a non-ABS vehicle. I'm wondering HOW this could be done.
There is no model of this car which came with ABS so I wont be able to just 'get a wrecked car with everything' or to go and view how its been done on something similar. I'd also like to use a relatively modern ABS system (at least a 4 channel, 4 sensor system) rather than something which bearly works. I'm not really too interested in traction control or ASR or anything, only the basic ABS function.
To my understanding, I would need speed sensors on each wheel, valves in the brake lines, a pump and the ECU.
I'm planning on putting in a Ford (yes, Ford, I know...) 9" differential so would I be able to get a braking system from a more modern car which bolts into that somewhere along the line and just get custom mounts and brake lines made which would include the sensors?
For the valves, would I be able to cut the brake lines and peice a bit in, or would I need a complete custom brake line with the valves inside?
I am assuming the pump can be mounted nearly anywhere as long as its hooked up correctly? Is there any issue or problems with the pump?
As for the ECU, as far as I know this only reads the data sent to it from the wheel sensors and tells the valves what to do. Am I wrong? (Yes, I understand the most advanced systems even take into account wheel angle, etc - however I'm talking about basic ABS)
Is there anything else I am missing or need to know? What problems will I face and whats the best way to go about this?
PS. Please don't bother replying with 'it costs more than the car' or 'i wouldnt bother' as its not helpful and your just displaying your lack of knowledge