Aui Abs

InfernoSR · 14-01-2009, 11:33 PM

I want to fit my AUI with ABS... i have an ABS Module from an AUII XR8, what other parts will i need? Has anyone got some pictures of required parts aswell?

MYT · 15-01-2009, 12:09 AM

Not 100% on it but I don't think an AU2 unit will work in an AU1

The Monty · 15-01-2009, 03:55 AM

Youd need all the Hubs with sensors, wiring, and lines at least

InfernoSR · 15-01-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The Monty

Youd need all the Hubs with sensors, wiring, and lines at least

Thanks... no idea what wiring i'll need to look at... hubs arent a big issue to get atleast... but sensors... i have no idea what...

Can you have ABS with a live axle?

**Papa Smurf** · 15-01-2009, 11:04 PM

Yes you can have ABS with a live axle and AU later models had the Tone ring on the front hubs as standard. All new Front hubs have the tone ring on them, You will need 4 sensors and I believe that what MYT said is true, AUII ABS Module won't work on AUI's.

Might be worth looking at the wreckers and seeing what they have to offer or maybe a smashed car auction? doesn't matter how much the body is broken as long as most of the mechanicals work

InfernoSR · 16-01-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa Smurf

Yes you can have ABS with a live axle and AU later models had the Tone ring on the front hubs as standard. All new Front hubs have the tone ring on them, You will need 4 sensors and I believe that what MYT said is true, AUII ABS Module won't work on AUI's.

Might be worth looking at the wreckers and seeing what they have to offer or maybe a smashed car auction? doesn't matter how much the body is broken as long as most of the mechanicals work

Oh bugger about the ABS module i have!!! dang it!!! i'll have to keep looking now :(

Thanks Papa Smurf

**Peuty** · 16-01-2009, 05:37 PM

Just curoius, why do you want to retro fit ABS?

ThePistonHead · 16-01-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Peuty

Just curoius, why do you want to retro fit ABS?

I would have thought it is obvious...

**Peuty** · 16-01-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePistonHead

I would have thought it is obvious...

Not really. The cost and effort of fitting it really doesn't make sense when you could probably buy a car with it already fitted for similar money. Plus I would be hesitant on relying on home installed ABS brakes.

InfernoSR · 16-01-2009, 06:52 PM

I have a mechanic who would have done the final install and tuning... but let me do the brunt work to save myself some money...

The reason: I have had 3 incidents in a short time involving my brakes locking up under what i deemed "not overly stressful braking aka would scare the crap out of old people" but these cause me to lock up the brakes as mentioned... first time was oil related and due to a vehicle in front, had to use the gutter to stop me skidding. No incident was at speed above the limit, and all around town. This has caused me to start braking ALOT further up the road than what i am comfortable with... which slows down traffic.

I am getting the brake disks skimmed with new pads fitted by said mechanic next wednesday morning... but thats only a temp fix... my wish list includes AUII/III/BA brake upgrade with slotted rotors, BA Calipers, AUII Master Cylinder, Braided lines, full brake fluid flush and refill aswell as ABS installed...

R-series · 16-01-2009, 08:25 PM

i believe the abs front discs etc out of an ex au1 cop car would be ideal for what you want ;)

InfernoSR · 16-01-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by R-series

i believe the abs front discs etc out of an ex au1 cop car would be ideal for what you want ;)

might be alright if the rest of the car came with it... lol!