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Old Aug 15, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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For those of you with abs removed, is it bad in everyday driving?
I al going to use compression fittings to T the lines. Any downfalls to this method over the delete block?
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Old Aug 15, 2004 | 10:50 PM
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Compression fittings are not really designed or recommended for the pressure seen in a brake system. I'd use flared fittings only.
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Old Aug 15, 2004 | 10:59 PM
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These are Swagelok fittings made for 4000 psi.
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 12:12 AM
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I've driven cars without ABS for most of my life and I think it's just fine; you just brake a little differently. As far as removing it, it takes more than the fittings because you need a unit that proportions the right fluid presure to the front and rear. This function is part of the ABS unit that you are removing.
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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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Mines been w/o abs ever since i had it and the guy b4 me did it changed the rear end sumthin about 3 to 4 traction control and !TC...but No biggy (cept the stupid brake lights are on BOTH OF THEM. Just remember when u gotta hit them its gunna lock up. My rear goes right and my front goes left its pretty sweet. I actually prefer no abs.
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no ABS on mine......it's just like any other non ABS car......


make sure you get a proportioning valve as the rears will lock LONG before the fronts
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