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  1. ABS Upgrade 09 - Pressure Bleed

    by , 13-01-2011 at 12:55 AM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)
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    Time to pressure bleed the entire system.


    The traditional theory of bleeding from the furthest point from the brake master cyl won’t apply for some of the modern cars.


    In fact, you can’t even bleed the air on some of the models without activating their ABS modulator.


    For most of the latest ABS on NSX, S2000, etc, you will bleed the system from the front side.


    You can still ...

    Updated 23-05-2011 at 09:14 AM by Kaz-kzukNA1

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  2. ABS Upgrade 08

    by , 13-01-2011 at 12:47 AM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)
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    There were so many extra cables inside the cabin under the dashboard and it took me extra hours to remove the original ABS controller as well as tidying up the cables.


    For security reason, I will only show the photos to the owner but some of the UK spec NSX would be in the similar condition.


    There was no factory fitted CAT1 immobilizer on earlier models and thus, all of them would be dealer ...

    Updated 23-05-2011 at 09:10 AM by Kaz-kzukNA1

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    Brake , ABS Upgrade
  3. ABS Upgrade 07

    by , 13-01-2011 at 12:35 AM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)

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    For the latest ABS, Proportioning Valve (PV) was added to the system.


    It is placed just below the ABS modulator.



    Rest of the pipes for the PV installed and connected briefly.


    Time to start tightening each fittings to the specified torque before installing the two pipes to the master cyl.


    Otherwise, you will struggle to swing your torque wrench.
    ...

    Updated 25-04-2011 at 10:38 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

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    Brake , ABS Upgrade
  4. ABS Upgrade 06

    by , 12-01-2011 at 11:09 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)
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    Installed the ABS Upgrade Loom.



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    Secure the GND and SCS terminal nearby.


    There was another loom already installed for another device so used black sealant to secure all of the looms and seal the grommet slit at the firewall.

    Updated 25-04-2011 at 10:34 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

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    Brake , ABS Upgrade
  5. ABS Upgrade 05 – Spaghetti juggling Part B

    by , 10-01-2011 at 11:40 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)
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    Holders and clips installed, pipes in position but fittings are not torqued yet until all connections are made to fix the final position of each pipes to prevent them from twisting.



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    ABS modulator bracket installed and torqued.


    Modulator briefly installed for positioning of pipes.


    More to follow…

    Updated 25-04-2011 at 10:30 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

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    Brake , ABS Upgrade