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MK60 ABS VR/Hall Converter

MK60 ABS VR/Hall Converter

Regular price $379.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $379.00 USD
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Next batch is on the way, expected to ship no later than July 1!

Unlocks modern Mk60-family ABS controllers on older vehicles with "passive" VR wheel speed sensors. No need to modify your hubs/knuckles/axles to upgrade your braking!

  • Compatible ABS modules:
    • MK60 from BMW E46 (RWD, 2003+) and Mini R50/52/53
    • MK60E1 from BMW E8x/E9x (RWD, 4 cylinder)
    • MK60E5 from BMW E8x/E9x (RWD, 6 and 8 cylinder)
  • IP69K waterproof enclosure
  • Deutsch DTM/Amphenol ATM 12 pin connectors
Features:
  • PWM speed output for speedometer, ECU without CAN, etc. Adjustable pulses per km to scale speedometer correctly.
  • Brake light switch conditioning: supply a standard "12v for braking" brake light signal and it'll be converted to the signaling needed by the Mk60.
  • ABS fault light output for MK60E1/MK60E5. Option to blink the fault light when ABS/DSC is active.
  • CAN bus wake-up for MK60. MK60E1 and MK60E5 require no wake-up to send CAN data. All variants send wheel speed data, E1/E5 also send brake pressures.
  • USB and Bluetooth connectivity for configuration and firmware updates.
  • Diagnosis features available on MK60E1 and MK60E5:
    • Read identification and coding data
    • Read and clear DTCs (error codes)

Supports both VR and a majority of Hall Effect wheel speed sensors. Older cars (all cars before 2000, some as late as 2010) are VR, while newer cars use Hall sensors. The converter supports both types, with software selection per-axle, so you can freely mix and match sensor types front/rear so long as the tooth counts are compatible (contact us if you need help!).

Compatible vehicles (VR sensors):

  • BMW E30, E36, E28, E34, E32
  • Chevrolet Corvette C4, C5, and C6 through 2008
  • Toyota MR2 SW20 with factory ABS, all Spyder/ZZW30
  • Mazda MX-5 NA, NB (factory ABS cars only)
  • Mazda RX-7, non-DSC RX-8 (DSC RX-8 uses Hall sensors, see below)
  • SN95 Mustang
  • Nearly all other vehicles with VR speed sensors and 48-ish or 96-ish tooth tone rings

Compatible vehicles (Hall sensors):

  • Mazda MX-5 NC, ND
  • Mazda RX-8 (with DSC!)
  • Mustang S197 & S550
  • Porsche 987/997+
  • 2003+ BMW E46
  • Corvette C6 2008+, C7 (all variants, ZR1 hub lovers rejoyce!)
  • Subaru/Toyota BRZ/FR-S/GR86 (all)
  • This list is not exhaustive; the vast majority of cars after around 2005 have compatible hall sensors.

If you aren't sure whether your application will work, feel free to contact us and we can help. If you try it on a vehicle not listed and it works, please let us know so we can add to the list!

Documentation/setup guide here.

Configuration tool here.

Happy Cactus Garage Discord community.

What's in the box:

  • Mk60 Companion Module
  • Mating connectors
    • 1x "A" keying 12-pin DTM connector
    • 1x "B" keying 12-pin DTM connector
    • 2x 12-pin DTM connector wedge locks
    • 25x Closed barrel crimp terminals for 0.35-0.5 mm2/20-22 AWG
    • 7x Cavity plugs for unused connector pins

This device is intended for off-road motorsports use and is not intended for use on public roads. As with any change to the brake system on your racecar, perform testing at slow speeds in a safe environment to confirm proper operation.

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