This week I was reading through the thread on the gearbox options (
Cosworth gearbox options - Page 2 - PassionFord - Ford Focus, Escort & RS Forum Discussion) when I came across something said by Markk:
Originally Posted by
markk
But, I have been looking at ABS recently 😃
I want something newer though than the e46 mk60.
What would actually be involved in upgrade the Teves mk2 ABS system that is used in the Cosworth to something newer? I think the Teves mk60 system is actually a very popular option and would probably be a great improvement on the old system. But I guess the first problems already start with interfacing the system with the existing tooth rings/wheel sensors on the Cosworth?
The reason I'm interested in this is because my car developed an intermittent problem with the ABS system last weekend. When I braked relatively hard the car pulled violently to the left. I had it checked on the brake tester of an MoT station and it turned out the right front wheel is sometimes not braking at all, but at other moments it's working normally. I put this behaviour down to a fault in the ABS valve block. I already found some information on how to take the valve block apart in order to fix it, But even when fixed the ABS system on the Cosworth is very crude and brake performance could be much better if the ABS system was modulating the brakes more accurately. So are there ways to upgrade instead of fixing it?