Would the ABS unit and accessories from 89 Olds 98 be the same as 89 Reatta?

[Chrisssssssss]

Theres an 89 Olds 98 in the pick n pull lot with the ABS system still there. Was contemplating picking it up as a soare in case mine barfs. Is it compatible at all? If not then other than the Riv what should i look for? 

[padgett]

Does it look the same ? I'd have to see a picture, in 89 GM was using three different electronic brakes: Our Teves, the Powermaster, and Siemens.

 

 

Edited September 18, 2020 by padgett (see edit history)

[Chrisssssssss]

I do have some pics...

Do these help?

[padgett]

That certainly looks like a Teves but kinda corroded. Probably worth grabbing the whole thing. I don't see a white sticker on the accumulator so may need replacing.

[Chrisssssssss]

Ya thats what i was thinking.  Just would like to have the spare around.  I will grab it just in case. 

 

[Barney Eaton]

Since the master cylinder seldom goes bad,  I usually only get the pump assembly.  By removing one mounting screw, disconnect the high pressure line to the booster and disconnecting the electrical connectors and hose from the resevour ...you get the accumulator, pump housing,   pump motor, and pressure switch..... in one package.  

[padgett]

OTOH if the wheel sensors are there, i'd grab all four of those also. Even if the rubber is cracked or missing, liquid electrical tape works well.

[Jim]

Barney hit the nail on the head.

Don't bother with the whole system but absolutely get the pump/motor, pressure switch and accumulator.

The accumulator will probably be not too good but the pressure switches and pump/motors are getting hard to find and are identical to the '89-90 Reattas. "88 pumps were different and only fit '88s but again the pressure switches are good to have a spare and who knows, maybe the accumulator will be OK.

There is a test to check on how good an accumulator is.

 

[Jim]

A follow up. I see you are in Canada. Definitely get those parts and save yourself some shipping if you should ever need them in the future.

 

Jim

[padgett]

The difference between an 88 and later is a rubber vs metal return line. If you grab the whole thing it does not matter.

[D-a-n-i-e-l]

Yes it will, direct replacement. The only thing you have to do is adjust the actuator eye.

[Blue90]

Here are photos of front wheel cables from a '90 Reatta and an '88 Olds 98.

The Reatta cables are 43", the Olds 39".

And as Daniel said the eye is not the same but will work.

The Reatta cable is on the outside in photo #1, top in #2 and right in #3.

[Blue90]

On 9/21/2020 at 8:38 AM, padgett said:

OTOH if the wheel sensors are there, i'd grab all four of those also. Even if the rubber is cracked or missing, liquid electrical tape works well.

On Padgett"s advice I tried liquid electrical tape on a particularly bad (cracks and gaps in the rubber insulation) front wheel sensor cable.

Not pretty but it works.😊