[s-cars] Successful J-hose replacement, accumulator is next

[Joshua van Tol]

I'd start with making sure none of the caliper slides are stuck, air in the brake fluid, etc.

It's far more likely this is on the master cylinder side of things, i.e. the cylinder itself, air in the lines, stuck caliper slides, etc.

Josh
On Jul 13, 2012, at 6:50 PM, Thomas Rodriguez wrote:

> Hi Folks.  Several weeks ago I solicited advice/encouragement from all
> of you listers about performing repairs and maintenance on my '95 S6
> myself instead of always taking it to a mechanic.  Well, after 13
> years of ownership and helping my mechanic put his kids through
> college I finally took the plunge and did this job in my driveway to
> fix a leaking J-hose (the hose that connects the power steering pump
> to the pressure accumulator for the power brakes).
> 
> It took me about 20 minutes to remove the leaking J-hose. I wiped it
> clean and mailed it to Spokane House of Hose which rebuilt it for $89
> (compared to $450 for a new one).  It took me 20 minutes to install
> the rebuilt hose, top up the hydraulic reservoir and bleed the system
> by turning the unloaded steering rack lock-to-lock several times as
> recommended by one of you in response to my recent post (thanks
> Stott!).
> 
> The hydraulic leak is fixed but the brake pedal is still soft and
> unpredictable as to how far it must be pressed to engage the brakes.
> As such, I now plan to replace the pressure accumulator.  I can get a
> Meyle unit from AutohausAZ for $273 and there's also a seal that costs
> about $5. If that doesn't firm up the brake pedal I'll move along to
> the booster and, if necessary, the master cylinder.  Any advice on
> replacing the pressure accumulator would be appreciated.
> 
> I'll keep you all posted on the outcome.
> 
> Tom
> '95 S6
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