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Re: BRAKE!

Daniel R. LeFebvre wrote:
> 
> gutten tag,
>                     here's another little nuisance with my 5kcst 5
> speed.  EVERYtime i start the car, the red triangular BRAKE warning
> light comes on in the systems check display, and then goes out after 2-3
> minutes.  i can also provoke it to go on just by repeated stepping on
> the brake pedal many times.  the fluid level in the brake/power steering
> reservoir is fine.  but the car does steer a little heavy and the action
> of the brake pedal is definitely NOT soft.  any ideas?  bitte,
> dan lefebvre
> boston university
> 5kcst 5spd 190k miles
Dan:
Sounds like pressure accumulator ( the "bomb"). Check archives under
"pressure accumulator"
Good luck
Pablo