1993 jeep grand cherokee - abs brake system

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jerry - 02 Jul 2007 15:36 GMT

I have an old 1993 jeep cherokee. Can and advise me on the possibility
of having a mechanic remove the abs system on my jeep? or disconnect
it? It seems very expensive to replace parts (main part about 2,000)
and does not work on my vehicle (i think). I have complely new brake
drums, rotors and pads and was wondering if the vehicle would be safe
if the abs was just disabled in some way?

The Jeep shudders when coming to a slower speed when braking . sway
bay system new. If i disconnected it perhaps i could at least
trobleshoot it that way and see if that is what it is? any advise
would be appreciated or the proper group to post this question to if
this is off topic? thanks.

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Bill Putney - 02 Jul 2007 20:31 GMT

> I have an old 1993 jeep cherokee. Can and advise me on the possibility
> of having a mechanic remove the abs system on my jeep? or disconnect
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> would be appreciated or the proper group to post this question to if
> this is off topic? thanks.

Simply find and remove the ABS fuse - that will make your brakes behave
just as if there were no ABS on it. My state (VA) does not include the
ABS light in their inspections, so you wouldn't fail inspection for the
ABS light being on - if the light bothered you (it would me) you could
disable the dash light and still pass inspection. Not sure about other
states.

Bill Putney
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address with the letter 'x')

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jerry - 03 Jul 2007 01:00 GMT

> > I have an old 1993 jeep cherokee. Can and advise me on the possibility
> > of having a mechanic remove the abs system on my jeep? or disconnect
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> (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
> address with the letter 'x')

Hi Bill, thanks a lot for the idea. I pulled the main 3 amp fuse and
the Abs light
came on but the shuddering at low speed when braking did not stop- i
put it back
and the same- was another shared fuse and a relay but i left them
alone. I'm about
ready to pull my hair out on this. :-) putting new shocks on tomorrow
and then
try dealing with the steering? it does have very loose steering and at
the least
needs adjusting. I also put new motor mounts on last week.

This jeep was stolen by a bunch kids and trashed in the desert so it
could be
anything? I just don't know. thanks for the help. Jerry

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Bill Putney - 03 Jul 2007 01:26 GMT

>>>I have an old 1993 jeep cherokee. Can and advise me on the possibility
>>>of having a mechanic remove the abs system on my jeep? or disconnect
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> could be
> anything? I just don't know. thanks for the help. Jerry

You're welcome. I hope you find the problem. Check all steering and
suspension parts (tie rods, control arms, bushings, steering gear, etc.)

Bill Putney
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address with the letter 'x')

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