[V8] the new guy

[Kneale Brownson]

ABS relies on the braking system being boosted by the hydraulics system (power steering pump supplies the brake pressure accumulator and the brake booster, as well as the steering rack).  If there is inadequate pressure, the ABS is disabled.
   
  You shouldn't be driving this heavy, fast car with inadequate braking.  
   
  Have you determined when the timing belt was serviced last?  It should be replaced every 90K miles or about 5-6 years.  Lots of expensive damage to the engine can occur if it lets loose, especially at 5-6000 RPM.

Seamus O'Carey <cheshirecatsbox at gmail.com> wrote:
  As far as the ABS, can someone explain the relationship the ABS has with the
power steering? Like I mentioned before, the PS pump is shot and leaks like
crazy (I have another one, I just have to get the time to swap it) and when
the fluid gets low, the ABS stops working and the brakes become very stiff.
They still work, but it makes it feel like the car weighs about 4 times as
much (I know I have to fix this soon. Pentosin is expensive! >< )