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07-08-2001, 02:44 PM
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88' Lincoln
my 88' Lincoln Continental is currently in the shop. It has brake problems. I was told this has possibly something to do with the anti-lock brakes, and that they would be really expensive to fix. Has anyone here ever worked with these cars, and do you know of a way around it? Such as a different type of Anti-lock brake box that will work, or anything? Thanks alot.
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07-08-2001, 06:30 PM
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The only option I can think of is disabling your ABS or checking out some junk yards.
If you check more than just the junk yards in your state you should be able to find the parts for a decent price.
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07-09-2001, 09:48 AM
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Yeah, I agree. The best place to get parts would be the wreckers. What's the exact problem you are having? If ABS is an option, you can most likely disable it without any ill effects, but I can't say for sure.
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07-10-2001, 01:47 AM
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Now I am certainly no expert but I didn't think antilock brakes even existed in 1988. Correct me if i am wrong.
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07-10-2001, 09:25 AM
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ABS existed in '88. In fact, the '86-'92 RX-7 had ABS as an option.
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Car: 1986 Mazda RX-7 Turbo (highly modded), 1978 RX-7 Beater (Dead, parting out), 2001 Honda Insight
"If one more body-kitted, cut-spring-lowered, farty-exhausted Civic revs on me at an intersection, I swear I'm going to get out of my car and cram their ridiculous double-decker aluminium wing firmly up their rump."
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07-10-2001, 11:35 AM
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Whats wrong is, I have no power brakes!
I was told that the ABS system had something to do with this by the mechanic.
I think I will be selling the car, so it doesn't really matter much.
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Clarion 200watt head unit w/ Aux in.
Kicker 800watt 4 channel amp
In a 96 Grand Prix SE.
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07-10-2001, 12:04 PM
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Power brakes are entirely mechanical and have very little to do with the ABS system. Maybe it's time to try a different mechanic.
I've had mechanics tell me stuff about my Jetta that I KNOW weren't true. SO I took it to another shop and the fouond the RIGHT problem and fixed it for about 1/3 the price.
P.S. I can usually fix anything on my car but Faulty electronics and alignment problems I usually leave alone...
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Cyrix 166 32MB with MPXPLAY And no display. Player sits on the back seat with a keypad in front. Someday I'll mount this thing for good...
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07-10-2001, 02:10 PM
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yeah, its a mechanic that generally works on big trucks, but there cutting me a nice break cause they know my dad, and the mechanics only working on it on off time.
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Clarion 200watt head unit w/ Aux in.
Kicker 800watt 4 channel amp
In a 96 Grand Prix SE.
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07-11-2001, 03:42 PM
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Remember: The airbrake system used on big trucks has nothing in common with passenger car brakes.
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Car: 1986 Mazda RX-7 Turbo (highly modded), 1978 RX-7 Beater (Dead, parting out), 2001 Honda Insight
"If one more body-kitted, cut-spring-lowered, farty-exhausted Civic revs on me at an intersection, I swear I'm going to get out of my car and cram their ridiculous double-decker aluminium wing firmly up their rump."
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