So, I've been strongly considering just getting rid of my ABS system on my 92 DA Integra. I get a constant ABS light after a minute or 2 of driving. According to the manual, its actually common for the sensors to go bad rather than a failure in the system itself.

Anyway, the reason I want to delete it, is because my lines are original and getting bad. The ABS unit itself seems to have a check valve (looks like a BB on the casing) that appears to be leaking. My brakes are not wearing evenly.

The main concern I have is where the two lines go to the rear, there is an adaptor that has 2 lines in from the ABS unit, and 2 lines out to the rear brakes. My master cylinder only has 2 lines. They go the the ABS system, then it splits into 4 lines for the wheels, and 1 line for the accumulator. If I take off the ABS I can easily run the lines from the Master cylinder to the front wheels, but have to get it to the rears. Looking at a pic of my old 91, where the abs system WOULD BE (91 not ABS), I can see there is an adaptor.

So is it going to be more of a headache to try and service my system, and get it working, or should I save myself a lot of time and money and just delete the ABS? I'm assuming if I try to get the ABS working, I'm just going to run out of money and end up with no brakes at all if I FK it up. Are these systems actually dependable?

 

If the systems weren't dependable why would manufactures continue putting them on new vehicles? Yes the abs system is dependable.

What sensor is going bad?
I would suggest try to diagnose what is going wrong before doing anything.
If the cost seems too much for you and it would be cheaper to delete it, then there are some DIY on this out there.

 

I own two gsr 92 integra and I would never loose abs it's best to fix it.
your car will thank you in rain or snow
if u want to delete it just take it off from 90 to 93
Good luck with that

 

The ABS (actually ALB) on this car is a pass-through type. Its hydraulics are wholly separate from the regular hydraulic brakes.

If the ALB light is on, then the system is likely already non-functional. Unplugging the ALB ECU is enough to shut up the light, and your car will behave as though it had ordinary brakes like everybody had until ABS came along.

 

When the abs light turns on, the system won't work at all.
Easiest way to delete it is to leave it alone.
Unless you are wanting a bay tuck.

 

Because when it's wet and cold the abs will turn on with dry pavement. My brake lines are rusting, the abs unit is seeping, and I have a broken sensor. I'm old enough I don't need abs. Never had it before. Even living in the northern Midwest. Being a first Gen system, I don't want to put the money into it. Thousands to fix. Probably less than 200$ to get rid of it. First generation abs systems on all cars were not the greatest. My Olds would leave my wheels locked up on the ice and never let go. Tried to fix it many times and said sell the damn car.

 

An abs unit that functions is always on in wet or dry conditions, waiting patiently, waiting for you to slam on the brakes. Hehe.
Find a car like yours at the junkyard with no abs and just swap everything over then if you want to replace the rusty lines.
Didn't know abs had an age limit.

 

Ive had 3 DAs, and have always heard that it was usually a just a leaky gasket that joins the halves of the ABS module. Ive never tried to fix it personally, but I definitly would have tried it before I gutted the ABS and swapped in non-ABS lines, prop valve, etc. Theres better places to save weight if thats your goal.