E350 ABS questions

[Stitebunny]

Hey guys,
I have a 1997 E350. I am having some braking issues and in researching it I have found a possible problem with the master cylinder or the RABS valve.

Was it possible to get a van in 97 without any ABS? Front or rear?

I found that the RABS valve should be located on the drivers frame rail near the front. I don't see it there. I crawled under the van to look. Is it possibly visible from under the hood? I will be able to look at the van tonight and will have a better look around in the daylight.

The van has a 4x4 conversion and I know there is not front wheel ABS. So I wonder if this possibly never had any ABS or maybe the rear was taken out at some point along the way.

Seems odd to not have any ABS in a vehicle in 1997. But I don't know.
Any insight is appreciated!

 

[Bbasso]

Some commercial vehicles didn't have to meet certain safety requirements for a little while longer.

 

[BajaSportsmobile]

When you turn the key to "run" is there an ABS light on the dash?

If there is, then you have, or had ABS - if not...

Is there a VSS on the top of the rear differential?
Are there wires going to each front wheel, usually tied to the brake hoses?

What "issues" are you having?

Hey guys,
I have a 1997 E350. I am having some braking issues and in researching it I have found a possible problem with the master cylinder or the RABS valve.

Was it possible to get a van in 97 without any ABS? Front or rear?

I found that the RABS valve should be located on the drivers frame rail near the front. I don't see it there. I crawled under the van to look. Is it possibly visible from under the hood? I will be able to look at the van tonight and will have a better look around in the daylight.

The van has a 4x4 conversion and I know there is not front wheel ABS. So I wonder if this possibly never had any ABS or maybe the rear was taken out at some point along the way.

Seems odd to not have any ABS in a vehicle in 1997. But I don't know.
Any insight is appreciated!

 

[Stitebunny]

Got it figured out. Thanks for the replys.

The RABS valve is directly under the master and I have one there.

My rear brakes were out of adjustment and totally gone on one side. It had a squishy, creeping pedal with lots of travel. New rear brakes, hardware, cylinders, adjustment and bleed and its feeling pretty good.