I am going to bypass the RABS on my 1992 f150 does anyone know what size female adaptors I need to splice the brake line around the module. they look to be two different sizes.
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Also, why would you want to bypass the RABS? Seems to be a dangerous idea for a vehicle that was built and programmed for...
If you bypass it, (I also own a 92 F150, 4.9L, I-6), you are also bypassing the electronic swith, which in turn, also warns you in the DASH that your braking system has obvious problems, and needs prompt attention. If you go thru with this, then I would advise tearing the dash out and removing the bulb for the Rear ABS illumination. Also, anytime you run codes, it will come up saying it's malfunctioning.
If you are trying to skimp on paying for a new RABS module , (which should be expected after 17 years, a buddy just changed his that was rusted inside and wasn't working, picked one up at the junk yard), you may not find any help with it, since it's a critical part of the '92's braking system.
If you're just gonna use the truck on a farm or gravel, with no obvious signs of heavy traffic, or where you could be involved in heavy braking, then maybe you could get away with it. I personally advise against it, since i'm usually pessimestic about altering critcal part that affect driveability.
Also if you are involved in a wreck, no matter how small or large, if the vehicle is investigated, if it is noticed that a critical braking system part was altered, i.e., you removed the RABS, you can be denied coverage and also be blacklisted further in the future by other vehicle insurance companies..<-Murphy's Law applies here. Try to the think of serverity, not simplicity.
These are only a few things I can think off. I hope I didn't ruin your day and if anyone else wants to chime in with a remedy or idea, or has done it, I'll let them takeover and you can disregard what I have posted.
I hope I didnt step on any toes and I know that vehicles have been on the road a long time without RABS. Just wanted to point it out that I know you can.
Yes Quicklook2, that's true. But why is it that if you are caught tampering with Smog components, you can be fined, yet we do it every day in states that do not check emissions.
Seems to be that any "Reputable" INSPECTION STATION were too catch this, he would fail. So add another inspection fee and the repair of the RABS.
But your right, Millions of dollars to investigate, maybe that's why when there are casualties of a vehicle wreck, most insurance companies want answers, and thats why they usually have a claims specialist come inspect the vehicle after the wreck or accident. And add fault and the BIG pay-outs, another reason "WE" all pay higher premiums. I would never get over the fact of something stupid, if it were a manner of a couple of bucks.
Just like in the owners manual of new vehicles, the computer is used to investigate accidents now, especially if the seat belt wasn't fastened. You can check, it's the "automobiles" new black box, just like aircraft.
I'll keep with Murphy's Law and a bit of comon sense.
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