Recharged Bomb (AKA Brake Pressure Accumulator) - Failure

[hien pham]

Hi George,

I need to replace my cars' brake Presure accumulator. I wonder if you could
describe the procedure.





>From: George Harris <harchris at smokesignal.net>
>To: Eric_R_Kissell at whirlpool.com
>CC: quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: Re: Recharged Bomb (AKA Brake Pressure Accumulator) - Failure
>Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 20:00:42 -0400
>
>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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