Re: 4x4 & Anti lock brakes

From: Steve (Slow@primenet.com)
Date: Sun Jan 03 1999 - 04:58:18 EST


On Sat, 02 Jan 1999 23:51:23 -0800, you wrote:

>Ok you 4x4's out there, I have a ? for you, when on a downslope, on
>dirt/gravel, do you have any brakeing problems, with the anti-locks
>releaseing the brakes, as you are trying to apply them? I have a
>4x2, and will be on some nasty dirt roads this spring, and wonder
>if I should pull the ABS fuse, and have "brakes when I want them"
> Any suggestions welcome.
> Mike

Interesting question. I avoided that possibility by not ordering
anti-lock. Most wheelers "gear down" to avoid using the brakes.In low
range first gear, my truck will creep down a 30% grade and I never
have to touch the brake pedal.
Steve, 29
Apache Junction, Arizona

97' Dakota, CC, 4X4, 5 Speed, all the goodies 'cept anti-lock brakes,
Mud Flaps, spare-tire lock, Step-Shields, EVSII Alarm, Gibson Single
3" Cat-Back,Tow Hooks....



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