This is the complete “how-to” on removing your ABS system, and installing a brake balancer and line loc kit. ABS is a valuable safty feature in any car. Do this mod at your own risk. I am not responsible for any mishaps you may have!!!.



The parts list:



Wilwood brake balancer (jegs part#950-260-2220)

Line lock solenoid (jegs part#555-63000)

Line lock install kit (jegs part#555-63005)(includes standard lines, fittings and “t”)

51” metric brake line (1)

8” metric brake line(2 or 3)

12” metric brake line(2 or 3))

(1) 10mm brake line unions

14” metric brake line



Tools required:

10mm line wrench

3/8 line wrench

14mm wrench

socket set with extensions

tube bender

tube cutter

double flare took kit(IMPORTANT BUY FROM SEARS OR BETTER QUALITY,SNAP ON, ETC.)



Removal of the ABS:

Remove all brake lines from the ABS system, then there are 4 12mm nuts holding the ABS unit to the car, after that unplug the 2 plugs and remove the ABS unit from the car. Next remove all the brake lines from the master cylinder , and along the firewall. When you are finished you will have one line coming out of each front wheel well, and one line to the left and below the brake booster for the rear.



How this will all come together:

The RX-7 uses 10mm metric lines, while the line lock, and balancer valve use standard 3/16 thread fittings. You will need to make some custom lines with one metric, and one standard fitting on each line.

USE ALL PICTURES AS A REFERANCE ON WHERE TO MOUNT COMPONENTS AND HOW TO BEND LINES!

Front Brakes:



Take a 12” metric line, and any of the standard lines .cut the end off of each. Slip the standard fitting onto the metric line and flare. Screw the metric end into the master cylinder and the standard end into the IN PORT of the line lock using the right angle adaptor supplied with the kit. Next take a standard line, one end to the line lock out(again using a 90 degree adaptor) the other to the brake “T”. cut the fitting off the line sticking out of the left front wheel, put on a standard fitting, flare and attach to the brake “T”. Add the 10mm union to the line on the right wheel well. Attach the 51” metric line, run it across the firewall, cut, add a standard fitting, flare, and attach to the “T”. THAT’S IT FRONT IS DONE!!



Rear Brakes:

Cut the end off the 14” metric line and add a standard fitting, and flare. The metric end goes to the master cylinder, the standard end to the brake balancer (IN) port. Next take a 12” metric line cut, add standard fitting, and flare. Standard fitting goes to the balancer out, metric fitting goes to the connector near the brake booster for the rear brakes. DONE!!!



Bleed in the following sequence, RR,LR,RF,LF

CHECK FOR LEAKS!!





A few notes on this project.

As much as I tried it’s hard to say exactly how many of what length lines you will need, be safe, buy extra and just return what you do not use.

If you are not comfortable using a flaring tool have someone else do it. Making brake lines is a serious task, a leaking brake system can lead to accident or death!



Once again, I am not responsable if you kill your silly ass!!!



Jay



http://www.turbovr6.net/rx7/line1.jpg

http://www.turbovr6.net/rx7/line2.jpg

Thanks for the write up on that Jay,

How have the brakes felt thus far Jon?

Is it difficult getting the brakes "balanced"?

Well if there are no other gains from removing the ABS, then just the open shot you now have to the wire harness is a definite plus. I am thinking of all the other parts I could mount there instead. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png

I think you guys have persueded me into making this one of my next modifications.

Where can I get the brake lines?

There are not in the Jegs catalog..

I got them at a regualr auto parts store

I was wondering if you fockers would ever get back to this thread to answer my question https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png



Thanks. I am definitely doing this one some time soon.

What did you guys use as a lever for the line lock?

How does it hook up in the cabin?

Also get some pics back up please. I am about to do this one.

by lever do you mean the switch to activate it? If so, most line loc kits come with a pushbutton switch, if not, you need to get one. A momentary one that does'nt "click" on or off, so as long as you hold it it is on. you just mount it where it is most comforatable for you. Usually on the shifter, or close to it.



I'll re-up the pictures

Yes that is what I was getting at.

Pics of that button install would be awesome if you could get some out fo Jons pile of car.

ummm the red part is the button

https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/bigok.gif

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Yea I know that was sorta a dumb request on my part but hey wtf ya know..



nice sketch https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/bigok.gif

BTW You can disable the ABS by removing the fuse in the fuse box. If you want it temporary only.

Woot woot, my parts showed up today.

Gonna hit Pep Boys for some brake line and get on with the get on. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...DIR#>/wink.png

send me some pm's if you run into any problems

Will do, Looks prety straight foward. I just reread your instructions and I am pretty sure i got it. I dont belive that my instal kit came with the button though. Might have a problem there...

I will assume that I can find one at radio shack.

Also I am still wiating for my clutch to get here. Hopefully this Friday.

My dada just called and told me his truck brake lines showed up so i need to get my car out of his garage. Problem is the tranny is sitting on the florr next to it..

Sorry pops, cant help ya till friday https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683785.gif

yeah any button will do. I mould suggest a momentary switch, so you have to hold it down. A regualr on/off could be bad if someone hits it by accident

I will see if I can scare one up.



I didnt get the lines yet to attach it all.

I did however pull the ABS and the lines out.

My pops only has a standard flare tool and not a metric one.

I didn't try yet but do you think that it will work?

I suppose that the clamp will fit around the line.



Also what did you use to mount the balancer?

Just let it float?





Either way, talk about a mod I should of done long ago. The engine bay space gained is awesome. Heat off the turbos and easy access to the wire harness through the firewall.

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Yeah, make it a big red button that says "Do Not Push" https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png

LOL , I did end up making it a big red button.

I joke with people and tell them its the ejector seat.

My install .

nice job Dave! did you find correct pre-made lines, or did you have to make your own? Up here, I could not find the right lines or adaptors, so I hade to make every single line!

I ended up making them. The fittings were all standard on the ones I bought and were not threading up properly. It was a PITA job.

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any chance any one has these original pictures saved? great write up! cant wait to finish mine up

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also is this the brake balancer in question? im having a hard time tracking it down

http://www.peytonperformance.com/ite...-260-2220.html