[A4] ABS Module....

[Scott Simmons]

Without the ABS system you will have normal brakes, for the most part.  
I recall someone mentioning that the rears will be doing more of the 
work than usual (40/60 split?) but I'm not sure if anyone can confirm this.

You also lose your "quattro" ability.  There will no longer be any 
assistance if one wheel slips, beyond the Torsen center diff.  In a 
worst case scenario, if one wheel were to completely lose traction, all 
power would be diverted to that wheel.  Granted, I'm fairly certain that 
most cases would be that a wheel would lose SOME traction and the Torsen 
differential would multiply that loss into grip for the other wheels.  
*shrug*

~Scott S.

Derek Pulvino wrote:

> Ahh, not so bad then, and I know I do need to get in there to replace 
> the washer pump.  The black surround on the pump is cracked.  The duct 
> tape fix I put on during my t-belt replacement was only good for about 
> six months.
>
> And just to clarify, the effect of a T.U. module results in no abs, 
> but leaves braking otherwise remaining unaffected?  I thought I also 
> read somewhere that the module also serves as the front to rear brake 
> bias/proportioning controller as well.
>
> dp
>
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> > From: theloves at localaccess.com
> > To: dbpulvino at hotmail.com; indischrot at gmail.com
> > CC: a4 at audifans.com; Brizax at aol.com
> > Subject: Re: [A4] ABS Module....
> > Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:48:10 -0700
> >
> > There is no need for down time. Remove the old one and wrap the area 
> well.
> > You can drive the car but won't have abs. You don't have it now if 
> the unit
> > has gone south on you. I used MM a coupe of years ago to rebuild my 
> son's A4
> > and drove it for a week while MM did their job. This is also a good 
> time to
> > inspect your washer reservoir / washer pumps for defects. Good luck 
> and it
> > is a easy job to do.
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Derek Pulvino" <dbpulvino at hotmail.com>
> > To: "Scott Simmons" <indischrot at gmail.com>
> > Cc: <a4 at audifans.com>; <Brizax at aol.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 7:51 AM
> > Subject: Re: [A4] ABS Module....
> >
> >
> > > That's what I was figuring...start with a scan. Also saw MM
> > > mentioned on my search of the FAQ on Audiworld. Was wondering on how
> > > I would work out down time with the car if I went that route.
> > >
> > > dp
> > >
> > > On Sep 23, 2008, at 10:14 PM, Scott Simmons wrote:
> > >
> > >> If you cannot connect to the ABS module, survey says that's a bad
> > >> module.
> > >> Also try the ECU for codes. Defunct ABS modules will produce a
> > >> "rough road" (or something along those lines) code in the ECU's
> > >> controller memory.
> > >>
> > >> I'm currently awaiting spending funds to get my module rebuilt
> > >> (hopefully within a month or so).
> > >>
> > >> Most folks recommend Module Masters, and that's who I was going to
> > >> go with........ until I stumbled across BBA's eBay auction. Unlike
> > >> MM, BBA will mail you a rebuilt unit, you install, verify it works,
> > >> then mail your old one back. MM requires you to mail in your old
> > >> one first -- downtime of the A4.
> > >>
> > >> ~Scott S.
> > >>
> > >> Brizax at aol.com wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> always scan first, no need to replace parts you dont need, search
> > >>> the codes you get on vwvortex or audiworld
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