frotogl 0 Posted January 25, 2006 Is it possible for the ABS system to cause the brakes to be completely non-functional? I'm looking at an SLC- the owner stated that it needs a new ABS unit, but deems the car undriveable because the brakes do not work... Anybody have any thoughts on this? I'm a mkII guy and have absolutely no experience with ABS. I'll most likely swap it out for a different setup if I get the car, but for now I would just need to make it driveable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sciroccotune 0 Posted January 25, 2006 normally if the abs fails the car should be drivable with non abs brakes. I guess it at least mine was when there was a sensor problem. i guess the abs could fail in such a way as to stop the brakes working but it seems unlikly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frotogl 0 Posted January 25, 2006 Thanks- does anyone have experience with the ABS ECU going out? What kinds of things happen when the unit fails? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted January 25, 2006 The light should come on and the brakes should work as normal... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frotogl 0 Posted January 25, 2006 Thanks, I think it is apparent that there is something wrong with the mechanical aspects of the brakes rather than the ABS. I'll have to check it out in person. I hope it isn't anything too serious, I've wanted to buy a rado for a really really long time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
