RE: Milano Verde ABS

[Hirsch <Catenary@domain.elided>]

Kevin Fillip wrote:

> has anyone had success in converting the ABS system
> to a stock system (ie. replace the master etc.. and
> disconnect/remove the ABS parts)

Yes, see "Milano Alchemy: Adios ABS!" at the i Saluti website:

   http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/3837/alchemy.html

In terms of diagnosing ABS problems, see Shiv Sikand's post on
debugging the ABS system at:

   http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/3837/absdebug.html

> how much did (the conversion) cost?

$100 to $200 for all the components. You may also be successful
in selling off the good ABS components you remove to recover
much of this cost.

I removed the ABS system from my Milano Pt in Feb '97 and
installed a conventional braking system as installed on the
Milano Au. The only really difficult part to find is a Milano
Au/Ag pedal box. Almost all other parts can be purchased new
or off a trashed GTV6 or Milano.
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I understand APE in CA is a good source for an Au pedal box.
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I originally estimated the procedure would take about 6 hours.
It probably took about 12 hours if I ignore the time I wasted
on problems unrelated to the swap.  =

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Most difficult parts:
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1) Removing old pedal box from car. Pedals hung up on dash. Had
to loosen dash and use more force than finesse.
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2) Bolting new pedal box in place. Studs are hard to get to from
footwell. Nuts are hard to start. You must have skinny hands and
reach way up. Tightening them wasn't too bad with a 13mm universal
socket and a 12 inch 1/4 inch drive extension.
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3) Removing cotter pins from old clutch MC and brake MC and
installing new cotters on clutch and brake MCs. Access is really bad.
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Good luck,
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Rich
'87 Milano (Pt -> Au)
'78 Spider
'67 Duetto
'66 Sprint GTV
Editor, i Saluti, St Louis AROC
Website: http://www.catenary.com/victor/isaluti

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