It costs a lot more to work on them I think is the reason that they don't
make them standard.
Karsh
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Doug Fedeli
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2001 10:22 AM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MY A*&
They started putting ABS on the rears of trucks so the brakes can be set for
full
braking with a full load in the bed. When the truck is empty the ABS keeps
the rear
tires rolling instead of locking up. I used to have a Nissan that had a
proportioning valve mounted under the bed. As a load was put in the bed and
the
back of the truck dropped there was a lever between the bottom of the bed
and the
valve, which was mounted on the frame under the bed. That worked ok. I agree
that 4
wheel ABS should be standard on all cars and trucks. It would save a lot of
$ and
lives. I'm guessing the parts to install a basic 4WABS don't cost that much
any
more. By making it standard cuts into someone's profits.
Doug Fedeli
"Tom (Silver89)" wrote:
> Do you have 4 wheel antilock brakes? Or just the standard rear antilock...
> because if you have rear antilock - you would see much difference over a
> vheical without antilock brakes at all. My 89 has rear antilock and she
> doesn;t stop well (as is obvious by my wreck last fall) The front wheels
are
> responcible for the steering - thus they are the ones which shold get
antilock
> standard if you ask me. The auto industry has its priorities Bass
Ackwards if
> you ask me. (more interest in selling an optional all wheel antilock
system and
> making money - than helping to safe guard its consumers) <end rant> LOL
>
> Hoegen wrote:
>
> > I have a 99 CC Sport. SUPPOSEDLY, I have antilock brakes...but damn if
they
> > do anything. If I slam on the brakes....they lock up and I simply slide
to a
> > stop.
> >
> > Is this typical with the DAK antilock brakes?
> >
> > I had the dealer check them out and was told they appear fine. I think
next
> > time I'll ask him to stand in front of my truck as I head towards him
and
> > apply the "functional" antilock brakes....wonder if he'll be as
confident
> > about his diagnosis!
>
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>
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