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 BMW i-ABS III bypass surgery Initially I opted for the bypass from Motorworks UK.  Then I realized that bypassing the ABS for the rear brakes wasn't as straightforward as expected: not sure if the existing break line could be re-routed from its current location to the top of the rear brake pump: the Banjo bolt had to be turned 90°, was the line really long enough, can I fix the banjo on top of the brake pump, etc. In the end, too many uncertainties for my taste about a good outcome. Plan B : order the emulator kit from Serwis ABS in Poland (see my previous blog). Sure, it costs more. But all the original brake lines can remain where they are. And that's giving me peace of mind, which is worth the extra Euro's. And as a bonus, I get the ABS computer modified to suppress the ABS error condition on the dashboard. Removal of the old ABS unit is pretty straightforward, although it's a  bit fiddly to access the screws of the mounting bracket. But I got it done. If you plan t