1990 Cherokee ABS?

F

focuzzn

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Central California

• May 31, 2006

• #1

Hi, I have a 1990 Cherokee with a 4.0. And Im having trouble with the ABS. I have both lites on the dash; red (brakes) and yellow (abs). Some have said to just remove the fuse, but Im wondering if I can swap it to a non abs system instead.
So what years can I use and what do I have to do? What can I use and what do I have to remove?
Thanks

 

RyanM

NAXJA Forum User

Location

va

• May 31, 2006

• #2

when i did my dana44 swap, i pulled the main ABS relays under the hood.'abs system' and 'abs pump' i still have the yellow light, but im used to it. it still brakes fine. your 90 may be different. whats your brake fluid level like HTH

 

S

Slo-Sho

NAXJA Forum User

Location

The 2nd most regulated state.

• May 31, 2006

• #3

I was in the very same boat you are in about a year ago, ended up discarding everything ABS under the hood and used a setup from a 91 XJ. The booster and master cylinder swapped right in and the only hard part was making new brake line. I hear the 96 dual diaphragm booster is the way to go for maximum OEM performance, also don't forget to flush the brake fluid from the lines/calipers/wh.cylinders.

 

F

focuzzn

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Central California

• May 31, 2006

• #4

Thanks for the tip. Now I have to go to the junk yard and do some recon.

 

langer1

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Mineral City,Ohio

• May 31, 2006

• #5

Get completely rid of that ABS system, it can kill you when it quits because there is no backup system.
If you don't have the money right now it does have a free lifetime warranty though.

 

jeepdude10000

NAXJA Forum User

Location

LaLa land!

• May 31, 2006

• #6

Ok another question on this.

89 4.0L XJ, My ABS light blinks at me, and i do not know it tire size would do that, I only went up to a 235/75/15, so they are not that much bigger, but never have tire skidding anymore either. the tires dont even skid on dirt.

 

IntrepidXJ

NAXJA Member #647

Location

Grand Junction, CO

• May 31, 2006

• #7

I'm not sure about 90, but the earlier ABS system cannot just be turned off and removed, or you will lose braking.

The newer system can be turned off and removed with no problems, however.

I thought the new system started in 91. Might want to check on that before trying to shut off your ABS

 

IntrepidXJ

NAXJA Member #647

Location

Grand Junction, CO

• May 31, 2006

• #8

here's an older thread to get you started

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=12967&highlight=bendix

looks like you do have the old Bendix ABS system in your 90.