C2RST

i want to remove the ABS from my series 2, i am doing the box so thats out. Can any1 give me advice on how to go about the removal? has any1 removed their ABS?

Dave Henshall

completely, or just disable it,

to disable it, just cut the two belts off from the front drive shafts,

to remove completely, u will need to remove the valve block and replace with 2 bias valves, at teh back u will need to remove the load aportioing vlave and directly pipe the back up

C2RST

yeah the abs woz already disconnected but i wana remove the whole lot now the modulators and like u sed the load aportioing vlave . thanx any tips?

HORNETS7

u dont need any bias valves and u don't need to remove the load apportioning valves either!

HORNETS7

best thing to do is remove all the bit to the abs ie all pipes , modulators etc......

then all u need to do is run 2 new pipes from your master cylinder to the t pieces in both inner wings u should have seen them as the outlet pipe from the abs goes to the same t pieces! all your doing is instead of going through the abs is to pipe straight from the master cylinder to both these t pieces! every thing else stays the same !
it would be better if u can get a xr3i non abs fluid resivoir as the turbo one has 2 return pipes going to it from the abs modulators! although u can use the turbo fluid resivoir but them 2 pipes need to be blocked up with 2 small bolts and a union clip!

hope this helps u !?

Dave Henshall

but without bias vlaves , equal pressure will be applied to teh rear brakes causing unwanted lockups = not good when wet

HORNETS7

yes your right in theory !!

i would remove the abs as stated then if after some trial period theyre not right then yes get a bias valve !

but the back brakes are not as effective under braking as the front so the back end should never overtake the front !

Dave Henshall

not as effective no, but what happens when u pull the handbrake on..? with weight shift to teh front of the car, the back goes light and then skiddy skid skid


they didnt fit them for no reason


thinking abioyu it though, the load aportioning valve may work just aswell as teh bias alves and it determinmes how loaded the back of the car is...

HORNETS7

[quote="Dave Henshall"]not as effective no, but what happens when u pull the handbrake on..? with weight shift to the front of the car, the back goes light and then skiddy skid skid ]

thought thats what all hand brakes did?

C2RST

Thanx alot guys, top stuff. I will remove the pipes and do as hornet s7 advised, however if i feel the need for a bias valve i will purchase one but most likely with a set of rear disks, callipers and a hydraulic handbrake conversion.