Retired w/Reatta Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 For the first time this summer a Reatta came into a PnP near me (I used to see at least a half a dozen a year). As it turned out it had none of the colors I need; white exterior w/black bumpers and side panels and red interior. It was pretty well gone through by the time I got there but I managed to find a few items of interest. What I really noticed was the brake system - No Teves! Here are some photos. Should I try to pull this whole system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Couldn't hurt if the price is right. The fittings they used on the lines going to theTee don't look like they are flared fittings. I don't think are the safest choice for brake lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wufibug Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Am I correct in assuming that is not the 91 setup? Which prompts me to ask, did the 91 have anti-lock brakes that were non-Teves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin M Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 91 is a More conventional ABS system. I forget the exact type right now. But it definitely not the Teves. I have heard of people swapping out the systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 2 hours ago, wufibug said: Am I correct in assuming that is not the 91 setup? Which prompts me to ask, did the 91 have anti-lock brakes that were non-Teves? You are correct. That is not a '91 setup. The Teves system on that earlier model Reatta was removed and replaced with vacuum assist master cylinder from another vehicle. The 91 model had a vacuum assisted anti-lock brake system. I believe it was made by Bosch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 I second on '91 being Bosch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin M Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Here’s what my 91 looks like. First picture is just behind the radiator on the drivers side. And it’s Bosch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired w/Reatta Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 I've decided this system had too many questions and would take more time and money than I'm willing to invest. And besides it's 93F here today. 😓 Not a day to be in a sunken gravel pit full of metal and glass with no shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Sounds like it is cooler here in Orlando. Heard of Riviera non-ABS systems being transplanted. Have to be careful of the diameter of the servo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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