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Smallblock454 · 06-10-2016, 01:13 AM

Hello ALFAROMEO1,

the problem is the ABS / ESP (which Porsche called PSM) system. Your 1984 Alfa won't have ABS. The ABS also distributes the brake power between front and rear axles. If you don't have a brake booster, the ABS wont work and breaking will be extremely dangerous because of the lack of brake power distribution. Too much break power (blocking) on the rear and you loose the car immediately.

Regards, Markus

06-10-2016, 01:13 AM	#5
Smallblock454 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: LB, Germany Posts: 1,456	Hello ALFAROMEO1, the problem is the ABS / ESP (which Porsche called PSM) system. Your 1984 Alfa won't have ABS. The ABS also distributes the brake power between front and rear axles. If you don't have a brake booster, the ABS wont work and breaking will be extremely dangerous because of the lack of brake power distribution. Too much break power (blocking) on the rear and you loose the car immediately. Regards, Markus Last edited by Smallblock454; 06-10-2016 at 01:19 AM.