So I'm in the process of troubleshooting my brakes, specifically the ABS. I've narrowed it down to the accumulator, but it's almost impossible to find a new one.
The one seller that sells them new (for cheap) is indefinitely out of stock, and I don't want a used one what wouldn't last. So I emailed my grandfather, who worked on various cars throughout his lifetime.He said that I would be better off converting the car to hydro-boost brakes instead of replacing one part after another as each inevitably fails. The only problem is that it's expensive. The one kit I found costs like $500 new, $300 rebuilt. And I'm not going to be installing it myself like I could the accumulator. I just don't have the skill yet. So then there's labor costs.
I'm just in a pickle at the moment. I'm not sure if I should just pay $250 for another accumulator (the expensive one that I found IN STOCK), or just pay to get the whole system converted.
Thoughts?
Link to the hydro boost conversion kit: http://powerbrakeservice.net/new-1989-1992-ford-t-bird-hydroboost-brake-booster.html
Link to in-stock (expensive) accumulator: http://powerbrakeservice.net/bracforlimav.html
Link to out of stock (cheaper) accumulator: http://spinningwheels-sc.com/hydacaccumulatorballs.aspx
The one seller that sells them new (for cheap) is indefinitely out of stock, and I don't want a used one what wouldn't last. So I emailed my grandfather, who worked on various cars throughout his lifetime.He said that I would be better off converting the car to hydro-boost brakes instead of replacing one part after another as each inevitably fails. The only problem is that it's expensive. The one kit I found costs like $500 new, $300 rebuilt. And I'm not going to be installing it myself like I could the accumulator. I just don't have the skill yet. So then there's labor costs.
I'm just in a pickle at the moment. I'm not sure if I should just pay $250 for another accumulator (the expensive one that I found IN STOCK), or just pay to get the whole system converted.
Thoughts?
Link to the hydro boost conversion kit: http://powerbrakeservice.net/new-1989-1992-ford-t-bird-hydroboost-brake-booster.html
Link to in-stock (expensive) accumulator: http://powerbrakeservice.net/bracforlimav.html
Link to out of stock (cheaper) accumulator: http://spinningwheels-sc.com/hydacaccumulatorballs.aspx