harry yarnell Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Got a '90 Reatta in with a complaint of 'bad brakes'. Gentleman who owns it, doesn't know much about cars, and he's a bit vague.Red BRAKE dash lamp and ANTILOCK light at startup, and go out within 15 seconds. Application (even light app.) will light the ANTILOCK immediately; the red BRAKE after two applications of the pedal, then both go out about two seconds later (foot off pedal). Brakes don't feel right, but stop in a straight line.Pedal is NOT hard like there's no pump pressure, but firmer than I know what a Teves pedal feels like.My read is either a weak pump, failing pressure switch, or failed accumulator. Comments?...and no, I havn't taken the brake test, as I can't find it!I found it. Will report... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 The brake test is here . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry yarnell Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Turns out to be a bad accumulator...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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