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Bosch M5 ABS Kit 1 – Custom Motorsport ABS

SKU: F02U.V05.289-01
$12,231.00
Type: Production Connectors (Kit 1)
Product subtotal: $12,231.00

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Bosch Motorsport

ABS M5 Kit

What's more terrifying than carrying Vmax into a braking zone and losing the front end to wheel lock, right when you needed it most? The ABS M5 puts that fear away for good, with a motorsport-calibrated system built for front, rear, and AWD race cars, delivering up to 20% better braking performance than an OEM system.

Overview

What Is It

A complete, motorsport-calibrated ABS system built for front-, rear-, and four-wheel-drive race cars.

The ABS M5 is a full ABS system, not just a control unit. Every kit includes the hydraulic unit, brake pressure sensors, a yaw and acceleration sensor, wheel speed sensors, a 12-position driver switch, and a vehicle-specific wiring harness. Individual car parameters, vehicle weight, track width, wheel weights, wheel circumference, wheelbase, and sensor increment count, are all calibrated through free Bosch software, so the same hardware adapts to your specific car rather than forcing a generic setup onto it.

This listing covers Kit 1 and Kit 2, Bosch's full-customization tier with a vehicle-specific wiring harness built by our team and access to Bosch's advanced slip-control algorithms. If you're comparing this against the Clubsport tier, see our full ABS M5 kit comparison to find the right fit for your build.

Key Features at a Glance

12-Position Intervention Switch

Adjust ABS intervention on the fly with a driver-friendly rotary switch, dialing in braking response as track conditions evolve.

Custom-Built Wiring Harness

Every Kit 1/Kit 2 harness is built by our team to a precise fit for your car, for durability and clean integration a universal loom can't match.

Advanced Slip Control

Downforce-dependent slip, lateral deceleration slip, and corner inside-wheel slip reduction, calibrated by authorized Bosch engineers on top of the standard maps.

224 mph Rated

Motorsport-grade hydraulic unit rated to 224 mph (360 km/h), with a dust- and damp-proof housing and a vibration-damped circuit board.

Free Calibration Software

Every vehicle parameter is set through Bosch's free RaceABS tool, no licensing cost to tune your car.

FWD, RWD, or AWD

Developed for front-, rear-, or four-wheel-drive cars, with sensor and slip logic that adapts to your drivetrain layout.

Why It's Worth It

Why Choose the ABS M5

  • Highest level of customization: a harness built by our team for your specific car's architecture, not a universal-fit compromise.
  • Professional calibration available: system tuning handled by authorized Bosch engineers, at additional cost, for teams chasing the last percentage.
  • Track-proven reliability: trusted across professional motorsport, from GT racing to endurance events.
  • A real competitive advantage: advanced ABS control lets drivers brake later, harder, and more consistently, lap after lap.
  • Expert support: backed by both Bosch Motorsport and our own team for integration and technical help.
Choose Your Configuration

Kit 1 vs Kit 2

Both share the same hydraulic unit, sensors, and advanced algorithm access. The difference comes down to the wheel speed sensor connectors.

Feature Kit 1 (Production Connectors) Kit 2 (Motorsport Connectors)
Customized wiring loom Yes Yes
Customized ABS maps On request On request
ABS-Off on switch position 1 Optional Optional
ABS map selection via CAN signal Yes Yes
Motorsport connectors on wheel speed sensors No Yes
Flexible CAN terminals Yes Yes
Downforce-dependent slip regulation With custom calibration With custom calibration
Lateral acceleration slip regulation Yes Yes
Corner inside-wheel slip reduction Yes Yes

Looking for the Clubsport tier instead? See our full ABS M5 kit comparison covering all three tiers.

Under the Hood

What the Advanced Algorithms Actually Do

Enabled with customer-specific calibration by Bosch engineers, on top of the standard 12-position switch maps.

  • Downforce-dependent slip: tightens the wheel slip target as aerodynamic downforce increases at speed, preserving maximum braking force where grip is highest.
  • Lateral acceleration slip regulation: adjusts wheel slip thresholds under combined braking and cornering, so the system doesn't lock a wheel that's already near its lateral grip limit.
  • Corner inside-wheel slip reduction: the inside rear wheel carries less load mid-corner and reaches its slip limit earlier under braking. This regulation adjusts intervention on that wheel individually rather than treating all four the same.
  • ABS-Off on position 1: configure the lowest switch position as a full ABS disable, for baseline no-ABS testing without reprogramming anything.
  • ABS map selection via CAN: select maps over a CAN signal in addition to the physical switch, so map selection can integrate into your car's driver controls or balance-of-car system.
Specifications

Technical Specification

Mechanical

Housing Serial, dust- and damp-proof, vibration-damped circuit board
Hydraulic layout 2 valves/wheel, 2 brake circuits, 2 high-pressure pumps, 2 accumulators (5 cm³ each)
Standard fittings 2x master cylinder M12x1, 4x brake cylinder M10x1
Size 4.80 x 4.33 x 4.80 in (122 x 110 x 122 mm)
Weight (hydraulic unit) 4.2 lb (1,910 g)
Operating temperature -22 to 266°F (-30 to 130°C)
Max. shock 50 g, under 6 ms
Max. working speed 224 mph (360 km/h)
Pressure medium DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 brake fluid

Electrical

Supply voltage 10 to 16 V, max. 24 V for 5 min
Max. peak voltage 35 V for 200 ms
Power consumption (pump) 230 W
Power consumption (relay) 170 W
Power consumption (electronics) 8 W
Communication CAN1, diagnostics via MSA-Box II

Inputs & Outputs

Wheel speed inputs 4x active, DF11i, DF11S, or DF11V
Pressure inputs Front and rear brake circuit
Dynamics input Longitudinal/lateral acceleration, yaw rate (Bosch MM7.10 sensor)
Adjustment settings 11 (OEM-applicable)
Outputs ABS warning light (MIL), EBD warning light (MIL) if needed, TTL wheel speed FL/FR/RL/RR

Kit Contents & Weights

Hydraulic unit 4.2 lb (1,910 g)
2x pressure sensors 1.4 oz (40 g) each
Yaw/acceleration sensor 2.1 oz (60 g)
12-position function switch 1.8 oz (50 g)
4x wheel speed sensors (DF11 standard) 1.8 oz (50 g) each
ABS warning light (MIL) 1.8 oz (50 g)
Mounting/vibration-damping boards 2.8 oz (80 g)
Hydraulic unit mounting board 7.5 oz (212 g)
Vehicle-specific wiring harness Depends on version

Dynamics sensor updated to the Bosch MM7.10 IMU per Bosch's current published specification. Maintenance interval: brake fluid change and bleeding every 220 hours or a maximum of two years, whichever comes first. Racing loads run the hydraulic unit harder than road use, so Bosch recommends replacing the unit after two years.

Configuration

RaceABS Software

Free calibration software from Bosch Motorsport, connected through the MSA-Box II.

Vehicle parameters are set using RaceABS, Bosch's free ABS configuration and diagnostic tool. It's where you dial in vehicle weight and track width, wheel weights and circumference, wheelbase, wheel speed sensor increment count, and, on Kit 1 and Kit 2, map assignment per switch position. A Bosch MSA-Box II USB diagnostic cable is required to connect your laptop to the ABS unit and is sold separately.

What Else You'll Need

An ABS install involves more than just the kit. We stock the installation hardware and the diagnostic cable required to bring it to life.

Shop the ABS Installation Kit → Shop the MSA-Box II Diagnostic Cable →

Documentation & Software

Datasheet

Full specifications, variations, and ordering info.

Download PDF →

Operation Manual

Full ABS M5 operation guide.

Download PDF →

CAD Drawing (Components)

Dimensional drawings for kit components.

Download ZIP →

Release Notes (RaceABS 2.0.1.19)

Software version history.

Download →

Vehicle Datasheet

Fill-in worksheet for calibration values.

Download XLS →

DBC File (V15)

CAN database file for integration.

Download ZIP →

Technical Service Note

Diagnostic translation file.

Download ZIP →

Cockpit Labels

Printable switch labels for the cockpit.

Download PDF →

RaceABS M5 Software Tool 2.0.1.19

Calibration software for the ABS M5.

Download ZIP →

Full Technical Detail

For the complete ABS M5 Kit specification, ordering options, and additional downloads direct from Bosch, visit the official Bosch Motorsport product page.

View on Bosch Motorsport →
FAQ

Common Questions

What's the actual difference between Kit 1 and Kit 2?

Motorsport connectors on the wheel speed sensor leads. Kit 2 has them, Kit 1 doesn't. Everything else, the hydraulic unit, sensors, custom harness, and advanced algorithm access, is identical between the two.

Does this work with FWD, RWD, and AWD cars?

Yes, the ABS M5 was developed for operation in front-, rear-, or four-wheel-drive vehicles.

What do I need to calibrate the system myself?

RaceABS, Bosch's free configuration software, and a Bosch MSA-Box II USB diagnostic cable to connect your laptop to the ABS unit (sold separately). Basic vehicle parameters like weight, track width, and wheel circumference are yours to set. The advanced slip-control algorithms require calibration by an authorized Bosch engineer, available at additional cost.

How often does the hydraulic unit need service?

Bosch recommends a brake fluid change and bleed every 220 hours or two years, whichever comes first, and recommends replacing the hydraulic unit after two years given how much harder racing loads are on it than road use.

Is this the same kit as the Clubsport tier?

No. Clubsport uses a generic wiring harness and doesn't include the advanced slip-control algorithms available on Kit 1 and Kit 2. See our full ABS M5 kit comparison to weigh all three tiers against your build.

Shipping

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