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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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Can I eliminate my abs? Don't need it out on the trails
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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Pull out the fuses for it and you're done
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 08:52 AM
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Well I have no brakes and pumps babd and don't want to pay 460 for a new pump but if I can eliminate abs then I won't have to
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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Yes you can eliminate the abs pump( as stated above you will need to pull the fuses as well). You will need to be able to flare brake lines. There are a few good write ups on various cherokee sites. All in all the procedure is easy but make sure you know what youre doing before you start.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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Ok thank you. So my presure will return?
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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Do I need a different master cylinder and booster? Or anything else?
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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Depending on the system, pulling the fuse may not cut it.

Many people think the Bendix abs system needs to be completely removed or it is a safety issue. If your jeep is a 90 look for a water tower looking thing near your prop valve (I think thats where it was) and then find a write up on removal.

We just pulled the entire system out of a 98 and it was easy, just take your time and like shaggford said, learn how to flare and seat brake lines before you get in there.

Loss of pressure in your brake system can be a few things, air in the lines, crapped brake hoses, bad master cylinder, drums that need adjusting (usually low pedal issue)
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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Can I eliminate my abs?
Yes you can. Drink lots of beer and eat fatty foods... not sure this is tech though.
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by ugly90jeepxj
Ok thank you. So my presure will return?
Yes, your pressure will return as long as you bleed the whole system properly after the ABS has been removed.

Originally Posted by ugly90jeepxj
Do I need a different master cylinder and booster? Or anything else?
You do not need a new master or booster. However since you will already have all the lines cut now would be a beautiful time to upgrade to a better booster. The JY only charged my buddy like $30 for a new booster with master cylinder. Even if you don't decide to swap the booster out you may need to bleed the master.
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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Yes you can. Drink lots of beer and eat fatty foods... not sure this is tech though.
Haaaaaaaahaha
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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Ok thanks to all. Yeah I'm already losin my abs from beer
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 10:18 AM
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Ok so what year of master and booster can I use? And is there anything else ill need? New lines or anything
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Haaaaaaaahaha
*****! oops, I mean Ditto! (sorry)
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 11:05 PM
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I drink beer to rid myself of ABS....lol well the sixpac kind of ABS.


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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 11:16 PM
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Just pull the fuses itll eliminate the ABS
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