Can ABS brakes and traction control be added to my car?
Right now I only have disk in front and drums on the rear. Thanks. – Tony, from California. Anti-lock 4-wheel disc brakes, which included traction control, were optional equipment on the 2001 base and limited edition models. If you intend to add ABS and traction control you would also have to convert the rear drum brakes to disc. Wyckoff Chrysler has a rear drum to disc conversion kit which includes new parking brake cables, rear parking brake shoes and hardware, caliper mounting brackets, hub & bearings assemblies, rear disc pads and rotors for about $1400. The complete (disc brakes, ABS and TC) conversion, if possible, would be very costly and certainly not economical for a 2001 vehicle with 60k miles. Check with your local DC dealer to determine if it is possible and pricing. You can read more about the rear brake drum noise here. 1557. We have a 2001 TE PT with 143k miles. Occasionally, and for no apparent reason, the oil malfunction light comes on and chimes, then shuts off. It di
