ABS on an S12

[RichardK]

Is there any possible way I could put ABS on my S12?

And if so..... how?

[JackieFan]

The S13's came with ABS so might be worth looking for one being broken on SXOC.

I guess you'd need...

Wheel Speed sensors
ABS ECU (If it's even separate)
ABS Pump
Might need the Servo and Master Cylinder
A few lengths of Brake line and tools to make the ends up

God knows how you'd go about it but anythings possible if you've got the time and money

[30psi]

You would need the S13 front hubs and the S13 diff which has a sensor in it to get this to work. Or use an S14 system which I think has sensors on each rear driveshaft as opposed to the pinion shaft on the S13.

Again, why bother?

[old-and-rusty]

Hi Rich,
This is one of the mods I`m doing to my s12. But I did have a complete 200sx donor car to start with. The ABS module is located behind the 200`s rear quarter panel. As I`m transferring the complete wiring loom over into the s12, it shouldn`t be too difficult for me (I`m using a modified version of the 200 dash also). But to be honest, I think it would be too much hassle just to install the parts separately .
Regards,
Ian.

[30psi]

Maybe install an airbag too?

[old-and-rusty]

Originally Posted by 30psi

Maybe install an airbag too?

and traction control, furry dice and cup holders...LOL...

I guess it`s down to personal choice though. I will be driving the car in anger a lot and considering the amount of rain we get up North, it seems a sensible decision to me.

Plus I don`t know of any other s12 with ABS, so that`s a good reason in my eyes...LOL... .

Regards,
Ian.

[30psi]

How will you do the sensors?

[old-and-rusty]

I haven`t had chance to weigh up the fronts yet Martin. But I`m planning on fitting the complete s13 rear subframe, diff, suspension, shafts etc complete. I`ve been measuring up the floor pan because I`m undecided yet wether to transfer this (from the back of the transmission tunnel to the boot slam panel) or just use the strut towers and subframe pick-up points. I know that the complete s13 rear axle is a little wider, but that doesn`t matter as I will be doing some extensive bodywork (including rear arch extensions and possibly even rear tubs).

Hope that all makes sense . Plus I`m looking at coilovers all round too.

Regards,
Ian.

[JackieFan]

If you use S13 aftermarket coilovers you could use S13 front hubs and ABS gubbins.

The wiring shouldn't be that hard if you can get the diags from the S13 manual (think I've got a PDF one somewhere), certainly should be something an auto-electrician would cope with. Then you've just got to work out the bits under the bonnet.

[30psi]

You'd need the S13 master cylinder too. It's got just a F & R output as opposed to the F/R, F/L and R on the S12