RE: IML: Drums to Discs

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Anti-lock rear brakes are on my 1990 RamCharger, and my 1993 Diesel 1ton 4x4.I disconnected the module, because when towing, it does strange things when stopping heavy loads. Point is if you want to disable it, you should be able to un-plug the anti-lock module.The brakes work the same as pre anti-lock. Thanks, Dave( Stopping just fine)

 

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From: "Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx>

> I believe that pickups used to have rear anti-lock with the drums.
> Extremely hard to retrofit properly because the sensors all run through the
> computer and THE last thing you want to have a question mark on is your
> brakes. I think some NASCAR cup cars used a rudimentary system (illegal)
> that senses pulsing in the line, but I never read much about them. You
> could look into that.
>
> I disagree that tests have found regular brakes superior. There are some
> conditions where you CAN stop shorter without anti-lock, but it's not likely
> and not as consistent. Those tests were done with trained race drivers.
> Anti-lock brakes aren't about shorter stopping distances, they are about
> control during braking. I believe the newer systems are much superior to
> the older ones and you won't be outperforming today's systems.
>
> Rob
>
>
> >From: "Ken Lang"
> >Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >To:
> >Subject: RE: IML: Drums to Discs
> >Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 05:46:04 -0700
> >
> >Tom,
> >
> >
> >
> >I have not seen any after-market anti-lock brake systems available for any
> >car much less an Imperial. For anti-lock brakes to work each wheel needs
> >to
> >have sensors that monitor their movement. There needs to be a set of pump
> >motors that pump in a pulsating fashion to each wheel, overriding your
> >efforts with the brake pedal. And this is all controlled by an on-board
> >computer that thinks it knows how to stop better than you do.
> >
> >
> >
> >All this was done to get around the fact that most people have lost or
> >never
> >had the skill to modulate their brakes in an emergency. Numerous tests
> >over
> >the years have shown that anti-lock brakes are only effective in the rain.
> >Manually operating your brakes on all other surfaces (snow, ice, gravel,
> >sand, etc) produces better results than the anti-lock systems.
> >
> >
> >
> >Personally, if I could remove the anti-lock system from my newer vehicles,
> >I
> >would.
> >
> >
> >
> >Ken
> >
> >67 Crown 4 Dr Ht
> >
> >
> >
> > _____
> >
> >From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> >Crestonave@ aol.com
> >Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 2:39 AM
> >To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: IML: Drums to Discs
> >
> >
> >
> >I put disc brakes on the front of my 1960 Chrysler New Yorker so I don't
> >see
> >why one couldn't do the same with an Imperial, all things being equal. I
> >bought a kit on line. I don't remember the name of the seller off the top
> >of
> >my head, but if and when I do I'll post it. He may or may not have a kit
> >that will work with an Imperial.
> >
> >
> >
> >This leads me to an question which I've been curious about for several days
> >since I had to "stand on" the brakes on my 1968 Imp this past Sunday: can
> >anti-lock braking be added, and is it necessary that all four wheels have
> >discs in order for anti-locking to work?
> >
&g t; >
> >
> >
> >
> >Tom
> >
> >1968 Imp Convert
> >
> >1960 NYer Coupe
> >
>
>
>
>
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