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Kypez · 04-29-2002, 07:13

Hey guys,

well, since my recent stack

, I've decided (if possible) to get ABS for my car. :hrm: Just wanted to know if its possible to hook ABS to my EB and how much is this gonna cost and where can I get it done?!

Cheers.

Falchoon · 04-29-2002, 18:46

I think it would be a big and expensive job. Better/easier/cheaper IMO to upgrade complete car to newer model that already has ABS. EB ABS is fairly agricultral and takes a fair bit to get used to.

Troutman · 04-29-2002, 23:06

The EF upgraded from Bendix to Bosch ABS for reduced stopping distances.

There are quite a few components that would need to be changed over, but if a written-off EB II GLi with ABS (or similar) was found cheaply, it would not be very costly. I intend to do this myself, one day...

BOF · 04-30-2002, 07:35

The EB2 ABS in my XR, compared to VX2/AU2 is amazing, so much so I would say it's not worth even getting EB2 ABS at all, in short I think it's crap.

Aussiblue · 04-30-2002, 07:41

There was a kit to do a retro upgrade when ABS first became available and it is possible (but unlikley) a dealer might still have one in stock. I don't have the part number but its called the "LC5 Pump Pack Bendix ABS System" and consists of the hydraulic modulator, ECU, road wheel speed sensors, tone wheels and the hydraulic and electrical sensors. It was expensive (decided that it was too expensive for the NB) but if there are any kits still in stock they might want to quit them at a lower price now.

Kypez · 04-30-2002, 17:23

Thanks...

will check it out...

eb_5litre · 04-30-2002, 17:26

Quote:

Originally posted by BOF 351
The EB2 ABS in my XR, compared to VX2/AU2 is amazing, so much so I would say it's not worth even getting EB2 ABS at all, in short I think it's crap.

I agree... i wouldnt be surprised if it caused more accidents than its saved.

Homer? · 04-30-2002, 19:35

Quote:

Originally posted by BOF 351
The EB2 ABS in my XR, compared to VX2/AU2 is amazing, so much so I would say it's not worth even getting EB2 ABS at all, in short I think it's crap.

Agreed!!!
Scared the shit out of me when it first came on!
It's like playing hide and seek with the brake peddle. "Where did it go"

Troutman · 05-01-2002, 23:01

Hey Guys,

I asked about this at a Ford dealer today, and had estimated about $1500 for this retro-kit (since its brand new and genuine) ...but was told that the retro-kit is only $95. I couldn't believe it - and will find out tomorrow if there is some mistake of not.

Kypez · 05-02-2002, 03:31

are you sure?!!! That sounds great... Which ford dealer?!!

Thanks mate!