Im removing my engine from my S2 and im considering removing the ABS has any done this job? and have you got details of exactly need to be done.

Thanks.

 

just done mine with the engine in

take off every thing m8 module's and brackets theres a clump of brake lines at the back of the cross member undo the pipes so you can remove them both, and take out the lines that go to the master cylinder, and to the lines that are left which went from the ABS to each T on the inner wing the wiring with the sencors just unclips

then make up new lines that go from the master cylinder to each T on the wings, the highest line coming out the master cylinder runs to the drivers side lowest to the pass side


mark

 

oh you will need an XR3I fluid bottle or bodge up the one you have by blocking up the lines that went to the ABS

mark

 

ive done this...will post up pics of the various bits and peices u need m8

bassboy

 

Top job,cheers

 

http://bbs.rsownersclub.co.uk/showth...&threadid=8639
There is a section on abs removal there.

 

i aint a member of the rs owners club tho ...

 

Will be doing this soon as my engine is coming out

 

yanrs-top link that mate loads of info on there

Bodge-fu*k knows how you removed the ABS with the engine,ive had
trouble trying to remove it with most of the engine out!!

 

tell me about it m8 only good thing was the car was on stands but i did have to pop the small shaft to get at it on the box and drove me to

mark

 

Bodge-did you notice the differnce with the ABS removed?

Ive heard lots of people say the brake feel a lot better with out it?

 

m8 it been on them stand for over 1 year now lol so i dont know yet

mark

 

a years on stands you have more patience than me mate

 

on m8 i just cant be ass'd with it lol

mark

 

i know what you mean its very easy to lose enthusiasum(spelling).

 

I've recently done it, it was quite tricky cos the engine was still in, trying to connect the new pipes was the hardest bit, you can only just fit your hand in and do like a quarter of a turn at a time, took ages. I've just blocked the ABS outlets up on the fluid bottle but like whats been said its better to get an XR3i one.

 

danny c - do your brakes fell any better?

 

I did this last sept.

Took it all off in situ... albeit while I changed my box...

Take off everything as already said and then either get some pipes up to bipass the old shitty ABS or make all new lines. Remember you're throwing it away it has no resale value so just be brutal.

The connectors into the ABS are a complete pain in the ASS though so new lines might be easier.

You also need to trace the lines and decide if you want a Diagonal split like XR3i or if you want front/rear split which will be better but if you remove the rear compensators you will need a bias valve to safely carry passengers in the back.

A couple of bolts where the ABS bleeds into the fluid resoirvoir and jubilee cliped up is a good and cheap solution and as long as they dont leak passes MOT. NICE ONE!

Make sure your pipes are secure though as loose copper pipes is a failure.

And the light will need sorting on the dash. Just bridge the sensor in the engine bay and wrap it up and hide it.

Job done, better brake performance now all you need is some castrol SRF and nice discs and away you go.

Shings

 

Cheers shings,i might be coming back to ya soon if i get stuck !

Cheers