Fitting ABS?

[tonyyeb]

Hi all

I was wondering if it is possible to fit ABS on a car that wasn't originally spec'd with it? I have a 2002 Focus Zetec which could have had ABS as an option but mine wasn't (whoever bought it originally didn't spec it).

Cheers

 

[tonyyeb]

To be honest i knew it would be costly if at all possible - just wondered. Cheers guys.

 

[tonyyeb]

Yes, it's more effective but you can't steer very easily when your brakes are locked.

Burnsy

Not entirely true:

Do cars with ABS stop more quickly than cars without it? Not always. Although the stopping distance with ABS is shorter under most road conditions, drivers should always keep a safe distance behind the vehicle in front of them and maintain a speed consistent with the road conditions. While a vehicle with ABS maintains its steering capability in a sudden stop, it may not turn as quickly on a slippery road as it would on dry pavement.