Cost to convert my cars brakes..?

Question

I have a 2007 Nissan Sentra with standard front disc brakes, rear drum brake. I want to convert the current brake system to ABS. Ayone know how much this will cost??

Answer 1

ABS is not availible as an aftermarket installation.  The conversion is not possible.

Answer 2

It would be cheaper to trade your 07 for an 08 and the system would work better/be more reliable.

To even attempt a conversion you would need an ABS module (at least $1,000), brake master cylinder, new knuckles and hubs, wheel speed sensors, new CV axles, new wiring harness, probably a new ECM and a bunch of custom fitted brake line.

Maybe $4-5,000 total when all is said and done (probably more) and no guarantee any of it will really work when your done. And all of that for a rather dubious benefit.  One of the two vehicles I own has ABS.  In the 7 years I have had it even though we get 12-inch snowstorms here I have invoked the ABS exactly 2 times and only once can I say it MAY have saved me from a serious accident - and that only because I train people how to properly use ABS so can do so myself.  

ABS just isn't worth the effort and expense

Answer 3

The conversion IS possible but hardly worth the money, time , and aggravation to get it to work properly.  You would need a donor car to swap everything over, and the knowledge to connect it all and make it work.  Not worth it in my opinion.  

Answer 4

Shouldn't ABS be standard on an '07 anyways?

Answer 5

abs is for people who don't know how to drive...mine kept needing sensors at 125 each...i pulled plug...no ABS,,,no problem