Recharged Bomb (AKA Brake Pressure Accumulator) - Failure

[George Harris]

Did Russ's units not have any tire valve on it so you could recharge
yourself?

George

Eric_R_Kissell at whirlpool.com wrote:
> I am reporting that my recharged bomb has died.  I cannot recall seeing a
> report of the failure of a recharged bomb here before.
>
> Russell Southerlin recharged this brake pressure accumulator for me
> several years ago.
> I got about 40,000 miles out of the recharged unit.
>
> Because I could not contact Russ to arrange for another recharged bomb, I
> bought a new one from Adirondack Auto for ~$190.
>
> The recharged bomb cost me $50 plus shipping when Russ did it, so I got
> about 40,000 miles for $50.  I do not know how long a new bomb lasts, but
> comparing the $190 new price to $50 recharged price means I could by 4
> recharged units for about the price of one new.  If each recharged units
> lasted 40,000 miles or more, four of them would get you ~160,000 miles for
> about the same money as a one new one.  That is if you did not pay for
> installation.  I found it is not too bad of a job, but I like to buy cars
> that have low levels of exposure to road salt.  I would have gone with
> another recharged unit if I found one quickly enough.
>
> BTW, I started receiving a red brake warning triangle periodically while
> driving several weeks ago.  I did not check the bomb right away.
> Eventually I experienced the solid brake pedal.  The red brake warning
> triangle has not reappeared since I changed the bad bomb yesterday
> evening.
>
> Also, I refilled the hydraulic oil with Amsoil ISO 32 synthetic hydraulic
> oil.  After I drain and cycle out most of the Green Gold, I will report on
> how this performs.  I had intended to change over before winter, but
> somehow I am just getting around to it, so I cannot report on cold weather
> performance.  Of course Southern Indiana does not really get cold weather,
> anyway.  I bought 5 gallons, so I could make some available to others to
> try for my cost if they are close enough for delivery.  I do not want to
> ship any repackaged oil. I will be moving to Tiffin (NW), Ohio in one
> month so if any Northern Ohio listers want to try the Amsoil I can arrange
> it then.
>
> I have shared my experience.
>
> Eric
> 1989 200q Avant, 1.8 Bar (qlcc)
> 1986 5000cstq, 1.8 Bar (SJM)
> 1987 VW GTI 1984cc - FOR SALE
> Evansville, IN (soon Tiffin, OH)
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