Took it off no pressure at all
Then either the Accumulator is seriously fecked or the pump is making no pressure or both....
Replace with a new Accumulator and make sure the pump comes up to pressure in the required time and that it will only activate the pump on every 5-6 pedal pushes at least.
Replace with a new Accumulator and make sure the pump comes up to pressure in the required time and that it will only activate the pump on every 5-6 pedal pushes at least.
Yeah, we all live in fear of that pump failing!
mine pressurises every second push on the pedal.
when it does need changing, soon I think. Are we talking a full system bleed or is it sealed from air when changing? Maybe a daft question but thankfully ive not been there yet?
when it does need changing, soon I think. Are we talking a full system bleed or is it sealed from air when changing? Maybe a daft question but thankfully ive not been there yet?
mine pressurises every second push on the pedal.
when it does need changing, soon I think. Are we talking a full system bleed or is it sealed from air when changing? Maybe a daft question but thankfully ive not been there yet?
I'd do a really thorough brake-bleed as per RAVE first. Take your time and flush through a good 5 litres of fluid.
The accumulator is the simplest job you'll ever do. Pump brake 30 times, open bonnet, pump brake another 20 times. Get a strap wrench on the ball and unscrew, transfer a wipe of fluid to the new join and screw back up.
Minor amendment to the above........with the engine and ignition switched OFF.
mine pressurises every second push on the pedal.
when it does need changing, soon I think. Are we talking a full system bleed or is it sealed from air when changing? Maybe a daft question but thankfully ive not been there yet?
No need to bleed.
phew, ive already bled it out completely following the book, more nipples than a strip club!
Not to change the accumulator but if his pump is running a lot it might be worth a go.
yes ive changed the fluid as you never know when it was last done!! It's amazing how people dont know about it?? I do think the accumulator is on its way out as the brakes are neck braking'ly brilliant!!
