Re: ABS Brakes (Was: Accident)

["Robert Rooney" <dmcvegas@xxxx>]

Not to be rude or anything, but why in the world would you want ABS 
brakes installed? On my D I'm running fresh DOT4 brake fluid, X-
drilled rotors, semi-metalic brake pads, new shocks, and Yoko AVS 
tires. Stopping is not a problem for my car at all! So far it's saved 
me from drunk drivers, stupid drivers, garbage & other items flying 
off of trucks, pedestrians, and even animals. I guess what I'm trying 
to say here is before ripping somthing apart on the car in an attempt 
to replace it, why not simply improve upon it first? The braking 
system on the DeLorean is a damn good one! Granted that after 20 
years some parts need replacing, and some can be upgraded to even 
higher standards then before. I'm not someone who's looking for 
simply originality, but practicality. Just something to think about...

-Robert
vin 6585



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, "Fronzel Neekburm" <MIst_hunter1@xxxx> 
wrote:
> Hi DML, since anti-lock brakes are on the subject plate, I figure 
I'd add my 
> .02$ Ok, what about anti-lock wheels from a saab? I know they 
probily will 
> only fit the front, but hey, its worth a try. I have my saab shop 
manuel 
> here, and it doesn't say much about it, but I will help as much as 
I can if 
> this is persuied. 89 and up they have them on them, i've only 
worked on 88 
> at the highest, so i've never seen any in person.
> But as it looks here, you have to swich the whole caliper.
> (shrug) I don't know, just a crazy idea from my head.
> John
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> >From: "Stian Birkeland" <dmc_norway@xxxx>
> 
> >Subject: [DML] ABS Brakes (Was: Accident)
> 
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> 
> >As a side note, thinking of what you said about being "locked up 
on all 4
> >wheels", I was wondering if there is a possibility to get ABS 
(anti-lock
> >brakes) for the DeLorean. I'm not a mechanic, but could it be done?
> >
> >If it can be done, then how much $$$ is involved? Just curious....
> >
> >A modification from the stock DeLorean, yes, but this is something 
more -
> >its a safety issue...
> >
> >Hope to hear some good answers!
> >
> >Best wishes
> >Stian Birkeland
> >Norway
> >
> >VIN # 06759