My wife's XJ has an ABS braking issue, where the brakes lock up, get spongy, and feel fine, all in the same outing. I hate ABS, especially the crappy system that Chrysler tacked onto this poor thing. I want to eliminate the system totally, so that will mean a trip to the boneyard.

Has anyone ever done this and what do I need to grab from the donor vehicle?

TIA!

 

After some more research, I've found that this era ABS system really sucks. It seems the ABS pump, made by Bendix I believe, has some real problems and is very prone to failure. It is a $1200 unit, but supposedly has a lifetime warranty on it... which means a trip to the local dealership. I shudder at that thought... God knows what they'll "find".

So, I am gonna take a stab at converting it to standard brakes...

 

Please let me/us know how it goes cause I'm interested in eliminating the ABS. Until then, how did you extend the ABS brakelines, if your XJ is lifted?

 

This XJ is my wife's, so it is not lifted...

 

Grab a dual diaphram Master Cylinder, reservoir, proportioning valve, & hardlines from a '97+ XJ.

 

^^Actually using Franks idea is the best.

I did a write up in the tech section some time back when I converted my 89 ABS to 90 Power Brake. Its a easy conversion and cheap too.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/converting-abs-power-brakes-1631/

 

Thanks guys, I'll keep you posted on the progress...

 

The important question is........where did you get the xj toy in your avatar pic?

 

Whadya do?