Spazzaroth Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) I know I've been starting a lot of topics around here. But now that I've got my 89 up and running I'm trying to iron out all the kinks. The next kink is the brakes. My amber light stays on which I understand is pretty standard for these cars. when I hit the brakes and it feels like the ABS is trying to activate I get a really hard brake pedal with very limited braking capability for a few seconds and then it reverts to normal braking and I get good standard braking ability again. I've replaced the brake relay and flushed the brake fluid. But that's about it. My wheel speed sensor leads are totally shot. Almost no insulation on the whole length of them. Would that be a good place to start? seems like finding new or aftermarket leads for that car is difficult. Does anybody have any advice? Thanks in advance. Edited June 19, 2019 by Spazzaroth (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 You have two issues going on. In my opinion one or more of your rubber brake lines are collapsed and minimal fluid is getting through which might be fine for normal braking but not for hard stops. The amber light issue is that your front ABS leads are bad [you say the insulation is gone] and need replacement. I sold my last two but either Jim Finn or Marck Barker might have them. See the sticky on the top of the page for contact information. The brake lines can be bought from Rock Auto fairly cheaply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Spazzaroth said: I get a really hard brake pedal with very limited braking capability for a few seconds and then it reverts to normal braking Does the RED brake warning light come on when you hit the brakes? If so the hard brake pedal you are getting for a few seconds is probably caused by a bad accumulator ball. I agree with Dave that you need to replace the ABS wheel sensors to get rid of the yellow ABS light. Edited June 19, 2019 by Ronnie (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spazzaroth Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) Roger that guys! I'll get it done! Thanks. Also Ronnie the red light comes on during hard braking but not during normal braking. so I guess I'm in the market for a new accumulator ball as well. Edited June 19, 2019 by Spazzaroth (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 11 hours ago, Spazzaroth said: I know I've been starting a lot of topics around here. But now that I've got my 89 up and running I'm trying to iron out all the kinks. Nothing wrong with asking a lot of questions. Questions and answers is the reason most of us come here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 What error codes is the Teves giving ? (if the amber light is on it stores up to three error codes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spazzaroth Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 I've been looking around for brake accumulators, and it seems like a strange market, especially trying to find things on eBay et cetera. I don't really want to pay $279 for a used one. Are there any options for new ones? Will Jaguar parts fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Never pay any serious money for a used one..........most sellers have no way of testing and telling how much life is remaining in a used accumulator. We have been concerned for years that "new" units may have been in warehouses for years. While they are "sealed" they do degrade over time even when not used. When you search, look for someone saying it is compatible to GM # 25528382....... then if it does not screw into the Reatta pump or has other problems you have some grounds for rejecting it back to the seller. www.spinningwheels-sc.com has been a good source for new units but they have trouble keeping them in stock. Will the Jaguar part fit........some owners say they purchased accumulators from Jaguar vendors. The Teves unit was used on many different brands of cars back in the mid-80's you would think they all used the same accumulator, but that may not be the case. I found a list that had all the cars that used the Teves Mark 2....this is just the brands Lincoln, Buick, Cadillac, Olds, Pontiac, Ford, Merkur, Peugeot, Saab..... there is reference to Audi and Volkswagen but a VW shop told me it must have been in Europe as they had never seen a VW in the US with Teves 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 www.spinningwheels-sc.com always shows that they are out of stock on their website. Call and tell them you want to get on their waiting list. I think they wait until they get a bunch of orders before ordering from their supplier. They can tell you the approximate time an order will come in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spazzaroth Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 (edited) Thank you Ronnie and Barney I will call and get on the list. It looks like spinning wheels is no longer running? I get a placeholder site when I go on my phone. Edited June 29, 2019 by Spazzaroth (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Looks like you are correct. I guess we have lost another vendor for parts that we can use on our Reattas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spazzaroth Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 I found this... http://oemcats.com/oem-parts/25528382.html. What do you all think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) There is no mention of it being new and it looks like it is used. You already have a used on so I would keep looking. I don't believe you will find a new one in the ACDelco brand but you can try here.. Maybe give them a call and see what they recommend. A Hydac brand accumulator will be your best bet if you can find one. I can't remember the correct part number. Not all Hydacs are the same. This will work if they have it in stock. Edited June 30, 2019 by Ronnie (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 There is a Wabco brand out there too, similar to the large size Hydac. I don't have the thread handy but if I remember right, the price was very attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 This was a quote from ptt: "I installed a newWABCO STC 2784 accumulator" I believe this is a Land Rover crossover part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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