Removing ABS.

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11-19-2011, 07:01 PM
00_shortbed

Removing ABS.

Ok i want to remove my abs from my 2000 scsb chevy and just run straight brake lines. My question is if i do will it bother anything engine or tranny wise? I removed it from a 98 chevy that i once had and it was pretty simple, will it be the same for a 2000?
11-20-2011, 11:31 AM
AFSP1211

Not sure why you'd want to remove the ABS but if it were me, I'd just run a toggle switch for your ABS fuse. On when you want it and off when you don't. It will throw the code sensing you ABS isn't working but will reset when you turn it back on.
11-20-2011, 11:47 AM
George C

nothing will happen if you remove it
11-20-2011, 01:50 PM
AFSP1211

So why is it that you want to remove your ABS?
11-20-2011, 02:03 PM
George C

helps with pedal feel, better control over your braking

abs was invented for ppl who cant control braking themselves
11-20-2011, 04:21 PM
RS/SS 4.8

And for when a loser cuts off another loser then slams on the brake in front of them!!!!!
11-20-2011, 07:17 PM
AFSP1211

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quik

helps with pedal feel, better control over your braking

abs was invented for ppl who cant control braking themselves

I understand this, however, without a LOT of practice with no ABS, a majority of people will revert to just mashing on the brake pedal in emergency situations. With it only taking the slightest difference in pressure between full lock-up and maximum roll traction it is more effective to have ABS. Most people can't differ the pressure applied to the pedal in small enough increments for them to match ABS capabilities. Just my observations through Traffic Accident Investigation course and Anti-Terrorist High risk driving courses.

On a side note, it would be cool to be able to power slides whenever you want.
11-20-2011, 07:21 PM
RPM Graphics

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00_shortbed

Ok i want to remove my abs from my 2000 scsb chevy and just run straight brake lines. My question is if i do will it bother anything engine or tranny wise? I removed it from a 98 chevy that i once had and it was pretty simple, will it be the same for a 2000?

what did you have to do to remove it from your 98? i'm looking to do away with my ABS during my LS1 swap. since i'm running the LS ECU i shouldn't have to worry about the light.
11-20-2011, 08:46 PM
George C

id rather have no abs on a performance vehicle then have abs. the younger crowd probably never drove without abs but the older ones have driven with abs and usually know how to stop without abs. alot of the abs used today blow anyways in many situations

Quote:

Originally Posted by AFSP1211

I understand this, however, without a LOT of practice with no ABS, a majority of people will revert to just mashing on the brake pedal in emergency situations. With it only taking the slightest difference in pressure between full lock-up and maximum roll traction it is more effective to have ABS. Most people can't differ the pressure applied to the pedal in small enough increments for them to match ABS capabilities. Just my observations through Traffic Accident Investigation course and Anti-Terrorist High risk driving courses.

On a side note, it would be cool to be able to power slides whenever you want.
11-20-2011, 08:47 PM
George C

shouldnt be much involved. remove the abs block and run new lines. some ppl remove the box and connect lines together.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPM Graphics

what did you have to do to remove it from your 98? i'm looking to do away with my ABS during my LS1 swap. since i'm running the LS ECU i shouldn't have to worry about the light.
11-20-2011, 09:29 PM
DBRODS

If I remember correctly all you need is a 5/16 IFF coupler for the rear and a 5/16 IFF tee for the front lines. A couple lines may need to be slightly bent but everything will connect up nice in the stock ABS location. Makes bleeding brakes much easier...
11-21-2011, 08:14 PM
slow600

ive been wanting to do this for a while on my 94(module is bad anyway). someone told me the proportioning valve is in abs module. is this incorrect?
11-21-2011, 09:01 PM
RPM Graphics

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBRODS

If I remember correctly all you need is a 5/16 IFF coupler for the rear and a 5/16 IFF tee for the front lines. A couple lines may need to be slightly bent but everything will connect up nice in the stock ABS location. Makes bleeding brakes much easier...

what is IFF?
11-21-2011, 09:14 PM
slow600

im assuming this is the same process for a full size?

http://www.sytyarchives.com/howto/vi...dir=drivetrain
11-22-2011, 09:45 AM
DBRODS

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPM Graphics

what is IFF?

Inverted Flare Fitting
11-22-2011, 09:59 AM
DBRODS

Here is a pic of one of the ones that i've done. This had line locks also..

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...816_145703.jpg
11-22-2011, 10:43 AM
BrutalSierra

Quote:

Originally Posted by AFSP1211

Not sure why you'd want to remove the ABS but if it were me, I'd just run a toggle switch for your ABS fuse. On when you want it and off when you don't. It will throw the code sensing you ABS isn't working but will reset when you turn it back on.

I like this idea!
11-22-2011, 10:43 PM
RPM Graphics

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBRODS

Here is a pic of one of the ones that i've done. This had line locks also..

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...816_145703.jpg

so there's no need for a proportioning valve, just a coupler & a T?
11-25-2011, 08:05 AM
slow600

Where do you even find 5/16 brake fittings? Local oreillys shows nothing in that size. 3/16 maybe? Lots of stuff in that size.
11-25-2011, 06:55 PM
slow600

Nevermind, dorman 702d if anyone else needs it.
12-13-2011, 08:15 PM
00_shortbed

I want to remove it cause i just want to. Run a straight line to the back and one in the front to clean up the clutter under the truck. Thanks for the help!