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Old May 13, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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3rd gen: DIY ABS Removal Parts List

I'm not going to get into the reasons why I removed the ABS system. But for those of you that are interested, it's actually not very difficult to do.


Parts list (click the underlined links):

Wilwood Brake Bias controller (for rear brakes)
1 - 3/8" Tee adapter
5 - 3/8" fittings (I picked these up at a local parts store for a few bucks)
20 ft of 7/16" line
2 - 1/4" plastic grommets from Ace Hardware
Brake line double flair tool
Tubing cutter
Tubing bender

So if you add that up, that's less than $100 in parts, and I rented all the tools for free from the local parts store. Here's how it turned out (sorry for the iphone pics).

Before


After






Driver's side wheel well




This is looking into the passenger footwell area




brake bias controller


If there is any interest, I can do a writeup on it to further clarify how easy it is and take some real pictures.

-Tony
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Old May 14, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by apex_7
Parts list (click the underlined links):

Wilwood Brake Bias controller (for rear brakes)
1 - 3/8" Tee adapter
5 - 3/8" fittings (I picked these up at a local parts store for a few bucks)
20 ft of 7/16" line
2 - 1/4" plastic grommets from Ace Hardware
Brake line double flair tool
Tubing cutter
Tubing bender
Engine Hoist
LS1 engine
fixed it for ya...
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Old May 14, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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You ran the brake lines behind the dash in the cabin? Not sure why you would do that.
Do you plan on attaching the loose lines in the wheel well to the body somehow? You are asking for trouble leaving them hanging around loose like that.

Damian has a good thread on switching to manual brakes somewhere on this forum. Its either in the Race, 3rd Gen or here.
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Old May 15, 2009 | 01:48 AM
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I ran the line behind the dash to clean up the engine bay. It's not necessary, just personal preference. The "loose lines" utilize the OEM brackets in the wheel wells (it's hard to see from the pics) and I added a few insulated p-clamps since I took the pics. I assure you that nothing is loose by any means.
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