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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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could anyone explain whats involved and what parts are needed to convert my rst 2 run with out the abs? do i need a 3i master cylinder.
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 04:39 PM
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i did mine droped lucky found an XR3I with new brake pipes used the servo unit,master cylinder the same if you can find a XR3I youre laughing i just cut the belts unbolted the lot fitted the servo unit & pipes off the XR flexi ones are the same as XR bleeding the system can be a pain but you can feel better braking pressure than the ABS i found hope that helps.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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you can either do what has already been said or you can just do it the easy way by removing the modulators and then join the correct pipes together under the car!
then either blank off the modulator return pipes or get a non ABS fluid reservoir which fits straight on! then fully bleed the system!!
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 11:04 AM
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could u please xplain how to do that in more detail coz think my master cylinder has only go 2 outlets.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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All RST's only have two outlets on the master cylinder.
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by addiction
you can either do what has already been said or you can just do it the easy way by removing the modulators and then join the correct pipes together under the car!
then either blank off the modulator return pipes or get a non ABS fluid reservoir which fits straight on! then fully bleed the system!!

does this mean u dont have 2 use the rear pressure regulating valves as used on a xr3i?
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