Is is possible to add ABS brakes to a non-equiped car?
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Is is possible to add ABS brakes to a non-equiped car?
Perhaps this is a dumb question, but I figured I'd ask anyway. I of course specifically mean a base Cobalt. I had to hit my brakes fairly hard the other day on the freeway and I forgot I didn't have ABS and it kinda freaked me out. I'm about to double my freeway driving here in a week or so, so I was just curious. I got so used to just stomping on the breaks in my old Cavalier. Can't do that with this new car, I slide.
So, is it possible? If so, is is going to cost an arm and a leg?
So, is it possible? If so, is is going to cost an arm and a leg?
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wow learn something new everyday, i had no idea that abs wasnt standard on the cobalt...that is some weird chit right there. just confirmed it on chevy's site that you can get a ls cobalt without abs. im very disapointed that its not standard, what year is it again?? there shouldnt be a car sold that doesnt come with abs...how retarded. anyways to answer your question...anything can be done with enough money, but i can only imagine it would cost you big $$$$$$ even with junkyard parts, not too many cobalts in the junkyards these days.
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Originally Posted by jzchev28
wow learn something new everyday, i had no idea that abs wasnt standard on the cobalt...that is some weird chit right there. just confirmed it on chevy's site that you can get a ls cobalt without abs. im very disapointed that its not standard, what year is it again?? there shouldnt be a car sold that doesnt come with abs...how retarded. anyways to answer your question...anything can be done with enough money, but i can only imagine it would cost you big $$$$$$ even with junkyard parts, not too many cobalts in the junkyards these days.
As for converting it, I'm definitely not a specialist on this but I would assume it would be a pretty significant overhaul. If I find some time I'll do some research into it but I have a general idea what's controlling the pumping action but not exactly what all the differences are between the two systems.
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For obvious cost considerations, GM does not make ABS standard on the Cobalt Base (2005) or the Cobalt LS (2006) - as it is the case with most of the Cobalts competitors. You cannot add ABS, but you may want to use a LOWER GEAR in certain driving conditions - I know I do with my 2005 Malibu (which does not have ABS either - and I don't miss it).
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i knew the second i typed that post my non abs was gonna bite me back, and it did. i was going to work on the free way and i was switching freeways hit the brakes and i spun out. luckily my suspension is fully done and i regained control and didnt wreck. but i did do a 180 and had to quickly correct my self after i was stoped so i didnt get hit by an on coming car. luckily no cars were out at 6am on sunday. what a rush i tell ya. one reason why you work on suspension first is to beable to take control of the car on incidents like these. but i am ok so i need to work in 1 minute. i'll chime in soon.
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There might be a few aftermarket companies out there that are moking systems for vehicle's that may not have. I know it was at least attempted at once but that was some time ago. All I can say is google away and see what happens
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