Hello, everyone! I am currently using a late-2007 (2008 from VIN) Skoda Octavia mk. 2 and I would like to replace my current instrument cluster with the one from the facelift. I have seen that there might be 2 options: 

1. Replace the current ASR MK70 ABS pump with an ESP MK60EC1 pump.

2. Only replace the ABS pump controller with a 1K0907379AF controller. 

 

My ABS controller unit is this one:

 

Address 03: ABS Brakes        Labels: 1K0-907-379-MK70.lbl
   Part No: 1K0 907 379 P
   Component: ASR FRONT MK70      0105  
   Coding: 0017025
   Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00000
   VCID: 3F8DF6FB6E7DB5B79E-806A

No fault code found.

 

I will have to take down the engine soon from my car and I would like to prepare for the IC replacement too. Which option is the better one? I would like to avoid replacing brake pipes, because I'm a bit on a budget and the labor is already pretty expensive for the engine. I have seen that information on this subject is a bit scarce, some people say that upgrading from MK70 does not require replacing brake pipes, while others say that they are different. Could someone please shed some light on this subject? 

 

Also, could you please tell me what parts I would need for this? As far as I know, if I want to upgrade to ESP I would need the new ABS pump (obviously), both holding brackets for the ABS pump, the 47-pin plug and brake liquid. 

 

I have to mention that I want to install the white MFA (I've heard some people call it maxi-dot), not the entry level CB.

 

Thanks a lot! I hope I have given you all the necessary details. If I missed anything, let me know and I'll reply as soon as possible.  

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