Originally Posted by
Iain Mac
I put the ABS from my 1991 XR4x4 donor into a Mk1 XR4i.
The bulkhead needed a "keyhole slot" cut, then the Pump and pedals bolted straight in.
The bits you need will include:
The ABS loom and ECU (both separate from the main loom)
The two relays in the passenger footwell (part of the ABS loom)
The pump assembly
The distribution block (I never fitted the heatshield and it seems OK but my car doesn't get caned much)
The pipes across bulkhead from pump to dist block and to front drivers side wheel (3 or 4)
The light in the instrument panel
Think there is a fuse in the main fusebox
The four hub carriers with the ABS sensors and the grommets for where they pass into the car.
Clips on the front struts for the ABS cables
2 clips for the ABS plugs under the rear seat
Not sure if non-ABS driveshafts/front stubs have the toothed rings or not?
The deceleration valve isn't used with ABS but you still have a single pipe to the rear and one each to the front wheels.
Why do you think the ABS will make the brakes more responsive? In my experience they feel much the same in normal use, I just have the comfort of having ABS. Also, look at what implications, if any, that there might be with these new MOT rules.
Thank you greatly for the Information Iain, its exactly what I needed.
For the distribution block any particular size or model?
Recommendtion on disc sizes for the front?
Recommendation for disc sizes for the back?
ABS is better for me as ABS offers the ability to not lock the wheels up on emergency braking hence saving tires. The other day I had to throw away a pair of almost brand new tires because of the flat tire wear I created on an emergency stop. So for me ABS is a better safety feature than a standard convectional braking system.
We in SA don't have MOT but have an equivalnt of COR. I will check with the department legislation, but I dont't recall it being a problem.
Thanks a huge lot for the info provided, I can now start price sourcing parts.
Cheers,