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Q: What damage could uninstalling my ABS system do to my 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 RWD 5.3L flex fuel

asked by on February 07, 2018

My mechanic tells me there is no problem with leaving the unit broken as I drive as long as I drive safely. And he does say it is broken, he can replace it for $2000. Could I completely take out my ABS system W/O problems? Should I have it professionally uninstalled or could I do it in my garage? If none of that is possible because I am tight on money at the moment could I replace part by part? If so, where should I start replacing?

My car has 189334 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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Modifications to vehicle brakes is not something we can help you with due to safety reasons. I can tell you that if the ABS is not active or does not work then the brakes will revert to normal brakes as if you do not have ABS on the vehicle and no modifications are needed. The brakes will stop but without any ABS function.

GMC
2005
V8-5.3L
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Yukon XL 1500
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