I want to completely remove the RWAL system, don't like them/never have. Just more junk to go wrong.
Anyone here done this ?

 

i don't think it is really possible on the newer trucks without the computers complaining. on older trucks you could just unplug the module behind the glove box but i don't think newer trucks were that easy.

 

Mine was removed on its own. In other words, it doesnt work, like most.

As far as removing it, Im not sure but I would think there is a fuse you could pull.

Or you can make new brake lines and bypass the abs module. Im not sure how well it would work though. I wouldnt think it would cause a problem, but Im not 100%.

 

Good luck with the insurance companies if there is a wreck and they find out something has been altered.

 

I have looked into removing mine, but just haven't gotten around to it. It seems that you can bypass the control from the master cylinder fairly easy and then just replumb the control so it loops back. That should trick the control into to thinking it is still connected. I wouldn't worry with insurance issues. Any modification could impact your insurance, but I have never heard of anyone getting denied a claim because they put bigger tires or lifted their truck. The reality is it is common knowledge that the RWAL does not work as designed.

 

True, but putting bigger tires or a lift is not the same as altering the braking system from the factory configuration. Good luck with that is all I'll say.

 

+1 zman17

I have contacted my insurance comp once in regards to this, why because I did not want to spend the big $$$ the dealer wanted for new abs parts. I was swiftly told my insurance would be void if the abs was disabled.

 

I just went through a case that was similar to this and the only way it would work against you would be that if it was proven that the alteration contributed to the incident. In this case the device is not a required safety device and was an option. This would be no different than if you had a non abs equipped vehicle and you added abs and had an accident on a gravel road. It is proven that abs will lengthen the stopping distance on gravel and therefore your modification could have contributed to the accident.

What you would need to do if you remove it is to change your policy to reflect that your truck does not have ABS. This could change your rate slightly, but it would mean that your insurance company would not be able to deny you.

 

^^^^ Come on up and tell that to ICBC I am sure they would love to talk to you about it. Better yet call them and ask, 1-800-663-3051

ABS a opt, don't think so might be a CANADIAN thing.

Not to be too much of a dick here but I will listen to my insurance provider over you.

 

ABS was an option ...for 4 wheel ABS. Rear was standard.