Why is it that my RST has had the ABS removed by the previous owner?? The pumps that run off the driveshafts are all still there but theres no brake pipes??

Will this be a problem with resale or should i jus take the pumps off the shafts n leave it without ABS??

Cheers

 

The RST 'ABS' system is a bit pants. It's not really true ABS, as that needs sensors on the all four wheels.

People remove it as this tends to make the brakes a little more predicatable.

I would remove the Modulators, then no-one should ask any questions.

 

I wouldnt worry about it mate,more common than not these days

 

dont think mine has got ABS anymore.

 

Better taking it off m8, not much people run it now a dont think, I removed mine when a bought my motor and as Christian & Beccy said its a lot more predictable with out

 

Cheers guys.

How hard is it to remove?? Looks like it jus unbolts off gearbox n slide off the shafts??

 

Just cut the belts!

Just kidding mate,its quite hard to do you need to re-plumb part of the braking system as well as removing all the bumph that goes with it

There is a very in depth post on this a while back but as the serch button is currently not working it could be hard to find

 

Its actually been removed by the previous owner its just that the pumps r still there!!

 

Yes, take the Driveshafts out, then you can remove the Modulators. Job done. Its a few kg's gone if nothing else!

 

Nice 1 will be doing that as soon as i know the car runs nice!! Fcuking thing really gettin on my tits now!!

 

I didn't bother taking the driveshafts out to remove mine on my old car...I just used a junior hacksaw / snips etc.... to cut them out

 

same here mate sod taking shafts out just cut mine off with grinder

 

juss been under mine and my belts are gone and there is a switch that has been cable tied shut too

 

Sod that then, looks like its hacksaw time!!

 

LOL. You DIY boys are animals!!

The switch that has been cable tied is that way to stop the warning light from coming on. You could unplug it, but then you must remove the bulb from the dash.

To those that have your ABS 'Half removed', I'm surprised that you haven't had MOT issues.

 

i had a pass from brooklyn ford with just one belt fitted

this was shortly after buying it and had braking issues so i inspected it and couldn't believe my eyes. the abs is all gone now and brakes are better, plus car is lighter so get 10mph more top end

 

Mine was bypassed with the switch being jammed open, the belts were also slack.

Mine failed its MOT due to ABS light not working, so changed the relay to get the bulb working, did the job for a bit then the light started flickering on when driving & then stayed on permanently so took it to Ford garage who replaced the belts & switches at a cost of £163!