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12-11-2006, 12:46 PM
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adding ABS to 126
I have a grey market 1982 500SEL. I would like to convert the brakes to ABS. I know it is not cost effective but if I take my time getting the parts used it might not be so bad. What parts do I need to convert to ABS brakes? Do they need to be the european parts or will later US W126 parts work on the euro model?
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12-11-2006, 03:59 PM
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not only a mechanical nightmare but an electrical one as well.
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12-11-2006, 04:24 PM
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Exactly...sell your car and buy the one you want..you'll be WAY ahead of the game.
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12-11-2006, 05:10 PM
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This is kind of like the question about converting your car to awd. (subaru)
Could you do it? Yes. Would it be worth it? No.
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12-11-2006, 05:10 PM
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ABS is VERY complex, hit up a parts yard and have a look at one. ABS isn't bad not to have in a car.
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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.  '85 300SD 245k '87 300SDL 251k '90 300SEL 326k Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford. Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG]
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12-11-2006, 05:19 PM
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Quote:
Wouldn't give you 2 cents for it, if my car didn't have it.
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12-11-2006, 09:09 PM
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I'll trade ya my 380 (now 500SE) with ABS for your 500SEL
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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look. '85 300SD 245k '87 300SDL 251k '90 300SEL 326k Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford. Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG]
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12-12-2006, 01:38 AM
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There are many issues making conversion very complex, abs sensors in both front spindles, the abs sensor in the differential, wiring harnesses, hubs with sensor wheels, additional brake piping. Maybe if you found a rusted out and basically worthless W126 with ABS you could replace the brake system and have spare parts too.
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Regards Warren Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL ENTER > = (HP RPN) Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.
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