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PolishSaxoOwner · 25th January 2020, 16:41

Hi guys,
I've just ordered a fully refurbed beam with the full disc brake system installed, non abs thought. The refurbing company happened to have all the bits necessary to put together a beam with brakes on laying around so they did it for me.

My car was originally an 1.4 euro spec VTS with abs - it since had its engine swapped to the VTR one but the drum brake rear beam remained.

My current beam failed - that's why i decided to get a new one. Opted to go for discs. I know it won't make a big difference braking force wise but i just desperately want to have discs at the rear too

I know about needing to get a different handbrake cable. Is there anything else I should know before i start the process?

Now, I would prefer to have ABS working after replacing the beam.
ABS hubs are easily and rather cheaply available where Im from along with the sensors (and there is supposedly place to install the latter on my new beam or so I've been told by the refurb company).
Is it just a straight swap the hubs and plug in the sensors job or am I looking at some complications?

I would greatly appreciate your insights guys. I know that your 1.4s or even the VTRs didn't come with ABS but I couldn't get a straight answer searching the Polish forums either so there's my next shot.

25th January 2020, 16:41	#1
PolishSaxoOwner L-plater Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bialystok, Poland Posts: 82 Car(s): Half-Hooptie LHD 1.6 8v	Rear beam swap - drums to discs; ABS issue. Hi guys, I've just ordered a fully refurbed beam with the full disc brake system installed, non abs thought. The refurbing company happened to have all the bits necessary to put together a beam with brakes on laying around so they did it for me. My car was originally an 1.4 euro spec VTS with abs - it since had its engine swapped to the VTR one but the drum brake rear beam remained. My current beam failed - that's why i decided to get a new one. Opted to go for discs. I know it won't make a big difference braking force wise but i just desperately want to have discs at the rear too I know about needing to get a different handbrake cable. Is there anything else I should know before i start the process? Now, I would prefer to have ABS working after replacing the beam. ABS hubs are easily and rather cheaply available where Im from along with the sensors (and there is supposedly place to install the latter on my new beam or so I've been told by the refurb company). Is it just a straight swap the hubs and plug in the sensors job or am I looking at some complications? I would greatly appreciate your insights guys. I know that your 1.4s or even the VTRs didn't come with ABS but I couldn't get a straight answer searching the Polish forums either so there's my next shot.