[rwlcsorw]

ok here is my newest problem ... the s-10 has abs disk brakes from the factory ..... i would like to keep the abs if possible ... the book i have says that the abs is controlled by the tranny input so that they should still work without the computer ... but my gut tells me that its not gonna work ... so do i need to change anything to make it work (im not using the computer im getting rid of the fuel injection and all) and if it isnt gonna work are the brakes gonna work fine without the computer (as in function like normal brakes not abs) or am i gonna need to change alot of crap?

[matt167]

ABS has a separate controller.. pretty sure it talks to the main controller for wheel speeds and vehicle speeds tho... in any case, the old S10's have Rear wheel ABS, which is actually more harm than good.. I'd bypass it, with a heavier engine up front, it won't work like it should

[rwlcsorw]

Originally Posted by matt167

ABS has a separate controller.. pretty sure it talks to the main controller for wheel speeds and vehicle speeds tho... in any case, the old S10's have Rear wheel ABS, which is actually more harm than good.. I'd bypass it, with a heavier engine up front, it won't work like it should

thanks man but does that mean that i have to replace everything? or can i just plug the valves on the bottom of the master cylider and leave it at that?

[matt167]

Originally Posted by rwlcsorw

thanks man but does that mean that i have to replace everything? or can i just plug the valves on the bottom of the master cylider and leave it at that?

just replace the master cylinder with 1 from a pre ABS S10.. order 1 for a early 80's S10.. it's the same truck, just a lot simpler stock ( carb, with only a computer controlled ICS

[95dime]

you can just plumb it bypassing the abs box. might want to run a prop valve. i did this before i switched to a smaller booster and my cpp master cyl. worked fine.