Re: Brakes - Jesse & Tom

[Thomas Tornblom <Thomas.Tornblom@Nexus.SE>]

> From: "Al Powell" <APOWELL@agcom.tamu.edu>
> Organization:  TAMU Agricultural Communications
> Date:          Mon, 6 Nov 1995 13:17:16 CDT
> Reply-to: a-powell1@tamu.edu
> Priority: normal
> 
> 
> About Tom's posting on parts cost - 
> 
> $300 is more than you should have had to pay for a PA - they are 
> available for less than that if you shop the vendor list.
> 
> > I just checked this morning as my car has begun to buzz and flash the
> > brake warning in the mornings, this is the bomb, yezz? It also came on
> > when I was waiting for the train to pass and I pumped hard on the
> > brake about 12 times with the engine at idle.
> 
> Am I confused?  I thought you had already replaced the bomb.  If 
> so...........
> 
No, I haven't replaced it. I seriously doubt that it is the culprit. I
checked this morning and I got a good 80 hard pumps before the pedal
got stiff. This after the car had been sitting idle all night.

The light comes on also after a few (2 - 4) good rocks on the steering
wheel.

> It could be another component - perhaps the hydraulic pump.  I'm 
> beginning to think they often mask each other's symptoms, and that 
> perhaps some of the PAs replaced are actually due to bad pumps.  If 
> it's the pump, pressing repeatedly on the brake pedal keeps the 
> pressure low and will keep the warning light on.  Try running the 
> engine with the brake off, and see if the light goes off - and 
> whether a quick pump or two on the brake makes it light up again.
>  

Around 10 - 12 good pumps with the engine at idle.

> > My VAG dealer wants SEK 4.5K (~ US$ 700)!
> 
> For what part?  The hydraulic pump?  If so, WAY too much.  You can 
> get one rebuilt for under $200.
> > 
Naw, for the PA. The last time I had a rebuilt pump it was around SEK
2.5K (~US $ 385) that was a few years back.

> > My temp gauge sender is also flaky, SEK 875 (~ US$ 135)!
>  
> > How much are these at Carlsens?
> > 
> > Thomas
> 
> Also try AudiOnly in Denver, 800/962-1902.  Peter is a nice person to 
> deal with.
> 
> PS: I'm waiting for a new supply of lifeblood (Pentosin) from 
> AudiOnly (for about $8 per liter!).  When I get it, I will replace my 
> hydraulic pump.  I have made my own pressure gauge to replace Audi 
> part #1441 and will post about the four-month diagnostic process I've 
> done - but I want that stuipd pump to be in place and be 100% sure the 
> problem is finally dead, with a stake thru its heart!!
> 
I bought a liter yesterday at SEK 163 (~ US $ 25) ...

Thomas