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Old 09-10-2008, 08:42 PM   #1
xr4racer
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Default De-activated ABS hazard

Just for info - the XR4 (or any ABS equipped Fiesta) does not have pressure limiters fitted in the rear brake lines . This is because brake bias (front to rear) is left to the ABS to sort out rather than having balanced basic brake design. If the ABS were to be de-activated for any reason (even a blown fuse) the brake system will have far too much rear bias. This causes rear wheel lockup and the car will spin if you apply the brakes hard.

Mike
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