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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 05:42 PM
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I want to remove the abs on my 3dr. Do I just take the ecu, loom and sensors off or there is something special to be done. Thanks
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 07:46 AM
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what do you want to acheive?

if all that you want to do is have no anti-lock, you can just pull a fuse or relay and it will be disabled.

but the abs is integral to the electrical pump on the master cylinder. if you remove that, you effectively have no power assistance to your braking effort, and the pedal will be very hard to push.

unless you know what you're doing with braking systems, don't piss around with them.
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 08:02 AM
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ave just got my abs working never had it on the cossie since a bought it.

now it works add be fucked wi out it
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 08:02 AM
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Why remove it why not fit a switch and be able to switch it on & off as you want .
On resovior lid. multi plug with two wires cut one wire fit a switch... Done
When switched on dash lights are off.
When switch off dash lights are on.
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 11:40 AM
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the 3 door uses a different set up doens't it?
would it work the same?
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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Wish the ABS worked on my Cossie, wanna swap?
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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Yes i have switches on both my 3drs
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ozcos
Why remove it why not fit a switch and be able to switch it on & off as you want .
On resovior lid. multi plug with two wires cut one wire fit a switch... Done
When switched on dash lights are off.
When switch off dash lights are on.
That's a good decision mate, I'll try this one
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