Re: Not a Quattro but...

["Jeffrey B. Cadman" <jcadman@ix.netcom.com>]

> > David
> 
> 
> 
> 1. The brake light is probably nothing. You need new pads, maybe 
> rotors, but in the grand scheme this can be done relatively 
> inexpensively.

Could be true - OR - if it's like my car, it's the pressure accumulator,
$700 from the dealer, $200-250 aftermarket.  With the engine OFF, press the
break pedal repeatedly.  If it gets hard in something less than 20 presses
that's the culprit with varying degrees dependent on # of presses.  I've
been driving with the light on for a few weeks now, just have to be careful
and remember to use a little extra pressure on the pedal.  I don't believe
this is a tough fix, just expensive parts - use it as a bargaining chip.

> Perhaps this reply isn't exactly what you looked for, and I'm sure 
> that you know what you're doing, but every flaw or fault betters your 
> end of the bargaining table. If you like the car, buy it. I'm 
> certainly glad that I did. The usual disclaimers, of course, apply.
> 
> Good luck!
> 
> 
> --Ted Harlan

Ditto - good luck, and enjoy

Jeff
'86 5kcsq