Re: 'bomb' failure sensor

[FBFISH@aol.com]

In a message dated 9/30/98 3:08:09 PM Pacific Daylight Time, quk@isham-
research.demon.co.uk writes:

<< > Sensor (sender) is located above auxiliary boost cylinder, located
 > behind the brake master cylinder and very close to the firewall. Has two
 > connectors attached....disconnect one.....done!!!
 
 I don't think I've ever heard anything so irresponsible.
 
 The sender on the brake servo is giving a very simple message - instead
 of the nominal 140 bar assist pressure, there is (nominally) less than
 107 bar.  There are a number of possible causes for this, but the
 general consequence is - there is insufficient brake assist available to
 provide safe braking.
 
 Forget the bullshit about 'twenty brake applications from a full bomb' -
 that applies only to non-ABS braking operations.  In a _real_ emergency,
 ABS eats brake assist at 0.25 bomb/sec.
 
 [To original poster]
 
 A bad bomb results in a potentially LETHAL vehicle.  True, you can drive
 around and pretend there isn't a problem.  Do me (and every other driver
 you're likely to meet) a favour - take your car out on gravel or snow
 and see how it stops once the ABS engages.  Friendly tip - pick
 somewhere without too many trees, and lay a plastic sheet under your
 ass.
  >>
Phil- Don't be mealy mouthed, why don't you say what you really MEAN!!
Frank Santoro
1990V8(for sale)
1998 A8(needs radar detector)