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ABS cable doofer

Post by bobnitro » Sun Nov 11, 2007 11:29 am

Hi guys,

had my wheels off the other day to check the pads and noticed that the wire for what i presume is the ABS has been worn through and showing the wire core. Done a few brake tests and the wheel in question locks up.
Car still under warranty.....but what can i do before knockhill on the 24th?
I take it that it is simple and quick to replace??

cheers

Bob.

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Post by ABZ-Elise » Sun Nov 11, 2007 1:01 pm

:scratch ABS what is this witch craft you speak of?...pull the fuse! you don't need it! :D
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Post by Rich H » Sun Nov 11, 2007 1:06 pm

:lol: And a bit of spannerwork will both improved brake feel (Dump the servo) and lighten the car (bin the ABS system) :thumbsup
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Post by VXJON » Sun Nov 11, 2007 1:06 pm

Tape it up for the track day then get it replaced under warrenty :wink:

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Post by robin » Sun Nov 11, 2007 1:31 pm

And ignore the muppets that are telling you to disconnect it - they'll not be quite so helpful when you've locked up in the wet and gone straight into the back of someone at the hairpin ...

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Post by Rich H » Sun Nov 11, 2007 1:46 pm

The Voice of Reason wrote:And ignore the muppets that are telling you to disconnect it - they'll not be quite so helpful when you've locked up in the wet and gone straight into the back of someone at the hairpin ...

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:lol: Get it fixed ASAP especialy if its locking up :shock:
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Post by ABZ-Elise » Sun Nov 11, 2007 2:10 pm

RICHARDHUMBLE wrote:
The Voice of Reason wrote:And ignore the muppets that are telling you to disconnect it - they'll not be quite so helpful when you've locked up in the wet and gone straight into the back of someone at the hairpin ...

Cheers,
Robin
:lol: Get it fixed ASAP especialy if its locking up :shock:
:lol: :lol: I supose you should really get it fixed to then. I had an Audi S2 that the abs failed on. Was quite scary when the brakes locked up coming up to a busy junction. I hate servo assisted brakes!
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Post by Rich H » Sun Nov 11, 2007 2:20 pm

:P
I thought it was best he didn't crash...
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