Install ABS

nefary · Post by **nefary** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 2:04 pm

I plan to install an ABS pumb into my 1.5 sohc lanos
I want to know how much hard is the job?
what is kind of modifications I have to do
I can get all parts needed for the job I think

Need help!
a.k.n

MMamdouh · Post by **MMamdouh** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 3:55 pm

it is a pain in the ass man!

you will have to get:

ABS pump
ABS control unit (not sure if it is integrated into the ECU or not)
CV joints form the ABS version
brake lines form the ABS version
not sure about the master cyl. but if it is different then you got to get it form the ABS version
does the ABS work on all 4 wheels of the lanos?? if yes then you will need the rear brakes assebly as well.

good luck trying to find someone to install and tune that setup... if i were you i won't do such mod to a safty device as the brakes.

MMamdouh

nefary · Post by **nefary** » Mon May 01, 2006 3:41 pm

you know this parts avaliable in Egypt the only thing hard is the rear wheels lines.and I think it wont be hard by modifying the exist lines ( I made it for a broken tip line in my car)
all I want to know what is the parts( all of them with names & description) to buy them
you know the ABS is a very important thung in modern cars.it really avoid much much accidents. So I think it is a good upgrade for me ( including it wont cost much)

kan · Post by **kan** » Mon May 01, 2006 7:50 pm

Installing ABS to non ABS car is very expensive upgrade. Much cheaper will be selling old one and buy new car with ABS.

JohnnyC · Post by **JohnnyC** » Mon May 01, 2006 8:02 pm

That's true... Switching a non-ABS to an ABS system is actually pretty expensive endevour. And it's not terribly easy from what I understand... You also should make sure you know someone who can do the job properly for you since changing out the entire brake system is a very big safety concern.

MMamdouh · Post by **MMamdouh** » Mon May 01, 2006 9:09 pm

JohnnyC wrote:That's true... Switching a non-ABS to an ABS system is actually pretty expensive endevour. And it's not terribly easy from what I understand... You also should make sure you know someone who can do the job properly for you since changing out the entire brake system is a very big safety concern.

+1

i recon this is job ranks second in "hard to do" after switching from automatic to manual transmission job and it ranks first in the "most dangerous mod"... i really vote against doing that man specially that people arround here not smart enough to do such mod. safely

MMamdouh

mister_g · Post by **mister_g** » Wed May 03, 2006 4:44 pm

Easiest way to do that is to get engine from 1.6 DOHC... ABS computer is integrated into ECU... So this is the easiest way...