Re: Hyd pressure accumulator???

[Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made Daniel Hussey say:

>    Hey folks,
> 
>        Glad to be back on the net! I took my car in the shop complaining about
> bad pedal fell, and thinking there may still be air in my lines, but when my
> mechanic checked it out, he told me the fluid looked fine and the brake master
> cylinder was fine, but that my hydraulic pressure accumulator was dead. It sou
> nded important so I told them to replace it, but I have no idea what this thing
> does.  Actually my mechanic tried to explain it to me, but I couldn't understan
> d it.  He said it was a nitrogen ball that does....etc.  I didn't understand.
> 
>       It also is going to cost me $520 for the part and labor to replace the th
> ing!  Ouch!  Anyways, I was wondering what this part is, what it does, and whet
> her this can be attributed to my poor pedal pressure problem?  I'd appreciate
> anyone who can shed light on this.  Thanks.

Yes, a bad bomb often causes crummy pedal feel. I am looking at replacing
mine quite soon....

$520 is pretty steep. Mail order, the part can be had for $250-$300, and
it is typically an hour or less to put in with the right tools.

I think I'm going to order it and do it myself....

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