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ctnotts · 12-07-2006, 10:02 PM

hey whatsup guys, i was wanting to know the parts required to ADD abs... im sure i could find the parts cause' everybody seems to want to take it out.

My car is a 91 hatch with a redtop SR, any help would be appreciated

HalveBlue · 12-07-2006, 10:37 PM

You'll the need the following items to install ABS in to your 240:

The ABS system uses an ABS Actuator which is located right behind the passenger side strut tower on the fire wall (a pain in the ass to disconnect, btw).

Then there's the ABS control unit which is located somewhere near the rear driver side wheel on an S13.

You may need to have a specific brake master cylinder to support the ABS actuator.

Additionally, you'll need all the harness plugs, sensors, and brake hardlines.

To tell you the truth I think this project will be a pain in the ass. Besides, the 240's ABS isn't that great to begin with.

If you're still determined to go through with it the section dealing with the ABS system is located on page BR-20 in the KA S13 FSM and on page BR-24 in the SR S14 FSM.

Good Luck.

azndummie · 12-08-2006, 07:33 PM

I thought that if you plugged the fuse into the slot marked ABS, then it would work?

Now, why would you want ABS? It is really hard to add and is a lot of work. It's not worth it.

spdfreek0o · 12-09-2006, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azndummie

I thought that if you plugged the fuse into the slot marked ABS, then it would work?

This won't work on cars not equipped with ABS. You need the entire ABS system. Adding ABS is going to be more work and very little benefit if any. The system isn't the greatest so people remove them to be more effecient.

TipStylez · 12-09-2006, 09:30 AM

Yeah, why would you want ABS?

aNskY · 12-09-2006, 03:40 PM

lol i had an abs car and i pulled the fuse...

anyway i have some abs parts lying around, if youre really wanting it, i have the controller, actuator and bmc....

los_inc · 12-09-2006, 04:02 PM

find an s13 with abs and skip the hassle

ms!3 · 12-10-2006, 06:40 PM

from what ive heard the s13 abs isnt really that good. lol you could probably make a better abs system by pumping the brakes yourself.

12-07-2006, 10:02 PM	#1
ctnotts Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	adding ABS? hey whatsup guys, i was wanting to know the parts required to ADD abs... im sure i could find the parts cause' everybody seems to want to take it out. My car is a 91 hatch with a redtop SR, any help would be appreciated __________________ Daily Driver : 2005 Scion Tc My Project : 1991 240sx Fastback, rust bucket full of rice! Now with an SR YEAHHH!!!!!

12-08-2006, 07:33 PM	#3
azndummie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: orange county Posts: 1,362 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I thought that if you plugged the fuse into the slot marked ABS, then it would work? Now, why would you want ABS? It is really hard to add and is a lot of work. It's not worth it. __________________

12-07-2006, 10:37 PM	#2
HalveBlue Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: I'm somewhere where I don't know where I am! Posts: 1,549 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You'll the need the following items to install ABS in to your 240: The ABS system uses an ABS Actuator which is located right behind the passenger side strut tower on the fire wall (a pain in the ass to disconnect, btw). Then there's the ABS control unit which is located somewhere near the rear driver side wheel on an S13. You may need to have a specific brake master cylinder to support the ABS actuator. Additionally, you'll need all the harness plugs, sensors, and brake hardlines. To tell you the truth I think this project will be a pain in the ass. Besides, the 240's ABS isn't that great to begin with. If you're still determined to go through with it the section dealing with the ABS system is located on page BR-20 in the KA S13 FSM and on page BR-24 in the SR S14 FSM. Good Luck.

12-09-2006, 09:30 AM	#5
TipStylez Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 918 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, why would you want ABS?

12-09-2006, 03:40 PM	#6
aNskY Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Age: 41 Posts: 1,604 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	lol i had an abs car and i pulled the fuse... anyway i have some abs parts lying around, if youre really wanting it, i have the controller, actuator and bmc....

12-09-2006, 04:02 PM	#7
los_inc Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Joisey Bro. Age: 40 Posts: 826 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	find an s13 with abs and skip the hassle

12-10-2006, 06:40 PM	#8
ms!3 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Age: 35 Posts: 1,563 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	from what ive heard the s13 abs isnt really that good. lol you could probably make a better abs system by pumping the brakes yourself.