Abs Brakes,

1. Jamie Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 9363 Focus ST & 206 GTI180

   #1 2nd February 2007, 10:11

   How much would it cost to have my car converted to have ABS brakes? Rougly i thought all phase 2 saxos had them but mine definatly doesnt! Any ideas?
   
   Also can someone please answer this question at the bottom of that thread?
   
   
   Many thanks in advance Jay
   
   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65008
2. saxoash Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 East Yorkshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6169 VTR

   #2 2nd February 2007, 10:25

   Only VTS's have then but i think it might have been an extra you could have had from the factory when buying the car new
3. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

   #3 2nd February 2007, 10:30

   only vts had them standard. VTRs had the option.
   
   Dont bother with ABS its over rated
4. Dan Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2003 Middlesbrough United Kingdom (England) Posts: 23676 Seat Leon FR

   #4 2nd February 2007, 10:34

   Post in the right section mate.
   
   Only vts's came with abs as standard, vtrs it was an optional extra, not sure how easy it is to be honest.
5. CampDavid Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Bedford Posts: 7457 Saxo VTS Peugeot 306 GTI-6 Astra SRI

   #5 2nd February 2007, 11:02

   For the effort you'd need to go to I'd flog and buy a VTS. Think it would be new struts and beam, as well as the ECU and wiring. Unsure though
6. Jamie Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 9363 Focus ST & 206 GTI180

   #6 2nd February 2007, 11:14

   Oh so its not worth it then? My brakes lock up all the time even when im not goin fast n my car just slides! Doesnt stop in a straight line either!
7. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

   #7 2nd February 2007, 11:18

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Scott only vts had them standard. VTRs had the option. Dont bother with ABS its over rated

   Agree to a certain point. I have no ABS in my VTS now bacause it never kicked in with my brakes/tyre combination.
   
   Now I have lesser quality tyres on I have had a few minor lock ups but nothing that can't be sorted with a bit of pumping!
   
   You'd be better off investing in some decent tyres and making sure your current brake set up is in tip top condition!
8. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

   #8 2nd February 2007, 11:19

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by JMEVTR Oh so its not worth it then? My brakes lock up all the time even when im not goin fast n my car just slides! Doesnt stop in a straight line either!

   You need to get you brake pad wear checked out and you tracking and alignment sorted!
   
   ATS should do that for you for about 30-40 quid!
9. CampDavid Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Bedford Posts: 7457 Saxo VTS Peugeot 306 GTI-6 Astra SRI

   #9 2nd February 2007, 11:21

   Indeed. Tyres could eb the problem too. A bigger brake setup would also help wonders. Locking up on the road with 4 pots and good tyres requires a hell of a lot of doing
10. Jamie Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 9363 Focus ST & 206 GTI180

    #10 2nd February 2007, 12:39

    Thanks for your help guys
11. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #11 2nd February 2007, 12:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JMEVTR Oh so its not worth it then? My brakes lock up all the time even when im not goin fast n my car just slides! Doesnt stop in a straight line either!

    ABS probably wouldn't help. Cars move natuarally under braking due to road camber but it could be an indication on excessive disc wear on one side or a sticking caliper.
    
    Grip under braking / sliding is more to do with tyres. Korean dark horse tyre are not on a par with Yoko 048Rs for example.
    
    I'd also check the wear on the tyres (gives an indication about tracking etc), tread depth and that you have matching tyres left to right.
12. Jamie Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 9363 Focus ST & 206 GTI180

    #12 2nd February 2007, 13:12

    Anyone fancy answering my other question on this thread at the bottom please
    
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65008
    
    
    I think il just get some new brakes soon!
13. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

    #13 2nd February 2007, 13:23

    the picture doesnt look the same but it should be, have you asked the seller?
14. Jamie Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 9363 Focus ST & 206 GTI180

    #14 2nd February 2007, 13:33

    No not tried that, will do now, cheers