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Old 26-08-2009 | 05:10 PM
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Right folks i,m really only thinking aloud at the monent on this,But if i wanted to what mods have to be done.
Ie what size master cylinders are needed,How many are needed.
How would i balance between front and rears.
And fit a hyd handbrake but still keep cables for a test.

Any advice would be brill and photos would be even better again.

Thank you all.
Old 26-08-2009 | 07:17 PM
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If you want to disable the ABS all you need to do is disconnect the fluid level sensor.
Old 26-08-2009 | 07:51 PM
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Not really what i mean but thanks all the same.
Like a pedal box kinda set up.
Track car,ish.
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Take out the ABS unit and the original servo and re-do your brake pipes. Reinforce the bulkhead with a plate and mount a bias pedal box and new twin master cylinders from Burton power (or similar). Much lighter and simpler but no power assisted braking.

Here's the bare engine bay with a pair if cylinders installed:


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Thank you. how hard is the brake pedal after that. and how good are the brakes
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i see your from ireland mate!
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Originally Posted by borderfox
Thank you. how hard is the brake pedal after that. and how good are the brakes
Good braking if the pads, discs, etc are good. Lots of pedal effort as there is no power assist.

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