De-ABS-ing my car...best solution?

-Six- · 01-04-2010, 10:21 PM

Alright, so I already had to deal with the leaking ABS pump; tossed it out and put in an ugly block adapter kit to reconnect the loose lines. What do I need for a more elegant/functional solution? Is it possible to swap in non-ABS rx-7 hardlines, is it more involved than that? Any other changes I might not have considered? Thanks in advance.

***TitaniumTT*** · 01-05-2010, 12:42 AM

Swapping in the Non-ABS hardlines would be the way to go. Even better would be to get lengths of the SS tube and bend up your own, then have it double-flared. That woul be the best. That's what I did.

Or you can get some SS braided lines from Goodridge as well. They make awesome stuff.

Just out of curiosity, what are you doing with all te old sensors and rings? I may want them if they are going to the can

Max777 · 01-05-2010, 12:44 AM

custom lines... sounds sweet.

djmtsu · 01-05-2010, 08:33 AM

Custom lines would be sweet, but kinda $$$ and not needed.

Junk FC's are everywhere, and it takes 5 minutes to get the lines out.

***TitaniumTT*** · 01-05-2010, 10:13 AM

Custom hardlines aren't that expensive. The custom Goodridge -3AN stuff can get expensive and I've ALLLLLLMOST ordered some with $45 fittings crimped onto the ends.

SS Hardlines can be found at a bunch of different places. I think I got mine from http://www.classictube.com/

I'd be leary about reusing 20+ year old brakelines. Mine were getting a little rotten in the rear and I'd hate to loose brakes when you need them.

So, old ABS parts

-Six- · 01-05-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

I'd be leary about reusing 20+ year old brakelines. Mine were getting a little rotten in the rear and I'd hate to loose brakes when you need them.

So, old ABS parts

I would be leary of the old lines myself, I would opt for new ones either way. Old ABS parts I still have if you are interested, but I have to remove them all. Probably won't happen that soon, it's been 10-15 degrees every weekend and it has a way of killing my motivation to work in the garage.

***TitaniumTT*** · 01-05-2010, 06:09 PM

You need a heater

Where are you located? I'll pull up some FSM, microfische type pics and show you what I need. Thanks

-Six- · 01-05-2010, 07:05 PM

Definitely need a heater. I am located in Chicago, IL. Let me know what you need, maybe we can work out some trades, I am sure I will need something you may have.

-Six- · 01-05-2010, 10:30 PM

What about proportioning valve, master cylinder...is there anything there I need to consider or even options that I have?

Incidentally, does anyone have a good website for OE parts?

***TitaniumTT*** · 01-13-2010, 07:33 PM

Best website for stock parts to look up prices and part numbers is Mazdatrix. Ray @ Malloy Mazda will usually beat thier prices though

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-Six- · 01-13-2010, 08:03 PM

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01-04-2010, 10:21 PM	#1
-Six- Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Dec 2009 iTrader: (0) Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	De-ABS-ing my car...best solution? Alright, so I already had to deal with the leaking ABS pump; tossed it out and put in an ugly block adapter kit to reconnect the loose lines. What do I need for a more elegant/functional solution? Is it possible to swap in non-ABS rx-7 hardlines, is it more involved than that? Any other changes I might not have considered? Thanks in advance.

01-05-2010, 12:42 AM	#2
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Swapping in the Non-ABS hardlines would be the way to go. Even better would be to get lengths of the SS tube and bend up your own, then have it double-flared. That woul be the best. That's what I did. Or you can get some SS braided lines from Goodridge as well. They make awesome stuff. Just out of curiosity, what are you doing with all te old sensors and rings? I may want them if they are going to the can __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

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01-05-2010, 10:13 AM	#5
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Custom hardlines aren't that expensive. The custom Goodridge -3AN stuff can get expensive and I've ALLLLLLMOST ordered some with $45 fittings crimped onto the ends. SS Hardlines can be found at a bunch of different places. I think I got mine from http://www.classictube.com/ I'd be leary about reusing 20+ year old brakelines. Mine were getting a little rotten in the rear and I'd hate to loose brakes when you need them. So, old ABS parts __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

01-05-2010, 06:09 PM	#7
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	You need a heater Where are you located? I'll pull up some FSM, microfische type pics and show you what I need. Thanks __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

01-05-2010, 07:05 PM	#8
-Six- Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Dec 2009 iTrader: (0) Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	Definitely need a heater. I am located in Chicago, IL. Let me know what you need, maybe we can work out some trades, I am sure I will need something you may have.

01-05-2010, 10:30 PM	#9
-Six- Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Dec 2009 iTrader: (0) Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	What about proportioning valve, master cylinder...is there anything there I need to consider or even options that I have? Incidentally, does anyone have a good website for OE parts?

01-13-2010, 08:03 PM	#11
-Six- Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Dec 2009 iTrader: (0) Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	replied to PM