[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: Did the Bomb Test - FAILED
At 09:06 22.10.98 EDT, Fourkguy@aol.com wrote: >The education I have received from reading this list has mandated that I >perform a test of my BOMB. After shutting the engine and applying my brake on >many occurrences, I have come to the conclusion that I can expect 3-4 >depressions until the accumulator is empty. Thus_a_failure!? With a new bomb and engine cold you may expect even 40 depressions. I've noticed that when the engine is really hot, I only get about 15 depressions. I don't know if this is normal (nitrogen and fluid expanding under temperature) or I have another problem. Nevertheless, 3-4 depressions is not right and means your bomb is on it's last legs - though it still holds _some_ pressure. >I do not experience braking problems and would not have discovered this >deficiency were it not for my good friends on the QLIST. My question, then is >how much is the R/R gonna cost me and what improvements/ changes should I look >forward to after R/R. Even with completely dead bomb, one usually can't sense any problems in normal driving. It gets _much_ worse when you need to make a panic stop. Phil Payne was right to point out that the demand put on the bomb is much higher on cars equipped with ABS - I didn't realize it before, as my 5KT doesn't have ABS. The new bomb costs ~$400 at the dealer and ~$250 at an independent parts vendor. DO NOT buy a used one. Aleksander Mierzwa Warsaw, Poland mailto:alex@matrix.pl 87 Audi 5000CS turbo (mine) 88 Renault Medallion wagon (mom's) 91 mountain bike (just in case both cars broke at the same time :-)
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