FF DRFT

I have a 94 Civic EX 2dr that I converted to 4 wheel disc brakes. Now I want to convert the brakes to ABS. Anyone know if it's possible and if so, how it's done?

rated_r

u can but it will cost alot

redlinetuning

it's not worth it... you'll need to add the abs control module, and then the sensors need to be tapped and new brake lines need to be run... save yourself some trouble and just stick with the plain 4wheel disc setup.

Option

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FF DRFT

k, thanks guys.

JimmyAtlantis

I just want to know why.

silverEH2

i think he got in a bad wreck, he wants better stopping p0wa

FF DRFT

Yes, I did get in a wreck. I hit a concrete wall going about 35mph after my wheels locked up. I also bent my brand new tein strut and managed to snap my brake rotor, a good chunk of it lying on the ground and my rim when I came to a stop.

Archidictus

I hate ABS.

wilsel

I have an ABS pump for sale if you are interested PM me

Achenar

ABS will help when you lock up your brakes, but the best thing to do is to practice hard braking. It's free, and will give you better results than just installing ABS.

The trick is to keep pressure on the brake pedal just at the threshold of your tires starting to lock. You should just start hearing your tires sqeal a little bit when you get it just right.

Practice makes perfect ... using my gtech I got my 60-0 braking distance from 180 feet on my first try down to around 110 feet.

Just make sure to give a few minutes between braking attempts, because you don't want to cook your brake fluid

-a

sting94112

110 feet isnt that better than those all ferrari and porche and all those other exotics?

FF DRFT

Yea, this was just around a sharp turn I should have taken literally 15-20 mph, and it wasn't well-marked until I came over a hill and saw a small little arrow sign. braked-- pulled towards wall. braked more-- wheels locked up and hit the wall about 30-35 mph. happened way too fast to be able to correct anything. just a mistake on my part for coming over that hill too fast.

Ricey McRicerton

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Yes it is..keep in mind this was on a Gtech meter thing.

monicle

I have rear sensors if youre still going to take this on.

FF DRFT

nah, ill just not fly over roads im not familiar with lol. thanks guys for the help tho. if i change my mind, ill post again to let u know im interested in the parts.

Achenar

Yeah, I'm not claiming the Gtech is accurate. In fact, it wasn't ideal conditions, as I was going slightly up-hill. However, the point is that with practice I reduced my braking distance by about 60%

-a