Re: Bomb or pump?

["Bernard Littau" <bernardl@acumenassociates.com>]

Hi Lino,

It is very likely the bomb.  How is the brake assist when the engine is
running?  If it provides adequate assist, then the pump is likely not the
problem.  How is the power steering? -- it is the same pump.

Bernard Littau
Woodinville, WA
'88 5kcstq

-----Original Message-----

>My brake pedal is giving me indications that I have to pressure left in the
>system (it pulsates when pressure is applied with engine running and I only
>have to pump once with the engine off to exhaust all pressure).
>I replaced the bomb 3 years ago, but only have about 20K km on it.  I also
>replaced the pump 2 months ago with a rebuilt one.
>Now for the question.  Is it possible for the pump to be failing and not
>generating enough pressure to load the accumulator or is it just the
>hydraulic pressure accumulator gone bad again?