ABS Hydraulic Control Unit - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

USMCWeatherMan · 03-05-2015, 06:43 PM

I guess my Mach is starting to show the signs of an eleven year old car that is a DD. Yesterday I saw yet another fluid leak on my drive way...nothing major, a few drops is all.

I know I need to get new brakes, mine are atleast 6 years old and I notice that the parking brake light comes on for a second or two under heavy braking....which I though was a sign that the fluid was low...i.e. need new brakes.

But the other day I had to really get on the brakes big time, then later on I notice that I had a couple of drips just under the front bumper on the passenger side. I pop the hood and it lines up really well with the hydraulic control unit for the ABS.

This was the first time I have ever seen a drip there and I could see an visible fluid dripping from the control unit.

Today under normal braking conditions...no drips.

Looking for any advice on what you think it could be...am I stressing it or should I worry?

Thanks in advance

not a gt · 03-05-2015, 06:46 PM

What did/does the pedal feel like?

Bmeagher · 03-05-2015, 06:58 PM

Clean off the abs unit with brake clean, and have someone push on the brakes really hard... And look for leaks. I doubt you'd be able to get a abs unit from ford still.
Abs delete maybe in your near future!!

USMCWeatherMan · 03-06-2015, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by not a gt

What did/does the pedal feel like?

Pedal feels good....not mushy yet not too stiff and I will say the car seems to brake fine to me, not like it doesnt have enough bite.

USMCWeatherMan · 03-06-2015, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmeagher

Clean off the abs unit with brake clean, and have someone push on the brakes really hard... And look for leaks. I doubt you'd be able to get a abs unit from ford still.
Abs delete maybe in your near future!!

Will do, I hope I dont have to go that route, but if so oh well I guess.

Mustang9668 · 03-06-2015, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmeagher

Clean off the abs unit with brake clean, and have someone push on the brakes really hard... And look for leaks. I doubt you'd be able to get a abs unit from ford still.
Abs delete maybe in your near future!!

I'm not sure if Ford sells them, but I bought a used replacement ABS unit off ebay for my old DSG Mach 1. They are still close to $200 though.

slojunk91 · 03-06-2015, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustang9668

I'm not sure if Ford sells them, but I bought a used replacement ABS unit off ebay for my old DSG Mach 1. They are still close to $200 though.

Man, I just sold mine on E bay for $100 shipped. I went with Phil's delete setup. If your buying a used one make sure it says Cobra on it as the GT units are different. Make sure its for with or without T-control also.

TKat13 · 03-06-2015, 10:36 AM

I would gladly trade my ABS unit for a Phil ABS delete.

I have disabled my ABS and no longer need it (obviously).

03-05-2015, 06:43 PM	#1
USMCWeatherMan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Haymarket, VA Posts: 532	ABS Hydraulic Control Unit I guess my Mach is starting to show the signs of an eleven year old car that is a DD. Yesterday I saw yet another fluid leak on my drive way...nothing major, a few drops is all. I know I need to get new brakes, mine are atleast 6 years old and I notice that the parking brake light comes on for a second or two under heavy braking....which I though was a sign that the fluid was low...i.e. need new brakes. But the other day I had to really get on the brakes big time, then later on I notice that I had a couple of drips just under the front bumper on the passenger side. I pop the hood and it lines up really well with the hydraulic control unit for the ABS. This was the first time I have ever seen a drip there and I could see an visible fluid dripping from the control unit. Today under normal braking conditions...no drips. Looking for any advice on what you think it could be...am I stressing it or should I worry? Thanks in advance

03-05-2015, 06:46 PM	#2
not a gt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waaayy out in the country,leave your GPS at home! Posts: 4,825	Re: ABS Hydraulic Control Unit What did/does the pedal feel like? __________________ 2003 DSG Mach 1-03 Cobra Term/T56 swap: 2.3L Whipple,3.37 Upper,4 lb.lower, ID 1000 injectors,LCD cooling mod,Billetflow idlers,200A Alt,oil cooler delete with MMR adapter plate,MM oil filter kit,FrozenBoost Heat Exchanger Flowtech L.T., Maganaflow O/R X with Magnapacks, FRRP D.S.,T-56 with 26 spline input shaft and anti venom mod with reverse lockout box, FR steel flywheel,Spec Stage 3+,Moser 31 spline axles,FR 3.73 gear Tuned by B.Kurgan 601Hp/558/Tq

03-05-2015, 06:58 PM	#3
Bmeagher Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cowtown, Alberta Posts: 1,261	Re: ABS Hydraulic Control Unit Clean off the abs unit with brake clean, and have someone push on the brakes really hard... And look for leaks. I doubt you'd be able to get a abs unit from ford still. Abs delete maybe in your near future!! __________________ Maximum Motorsports race series shocks/struts, coilovers front and rear, K member, bump steer kit, solid steering shaft, Panhard bar. Built Rear End with 4.30's, Hooker longtubes, Comp 106100's, Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel, Centerforce DF, *FR500 intaked 1/2" Spacer, Livernois Springs, Ford GT Followers in the works.* *SAE 378RWHP ,302 ft/lbs* 70-120mph run http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hqjiOeYWAE

03-06-2015, 10:36 AM	#8
TKat13 Mach-T Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: DFW Posts: 2,865	Re: ABS Hydraulic Control Unit I would gladly trade my ABS unit for a Phil ABS delete. I have disabled my ABS and no longer need it (obviously). __________________ Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 \| 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 \| 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP

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