FLBlackBird
Registered User
I have recently purchased my first SC and have been reading the technical forum with much interest.
I have read alot about the ABS and accumulator problems lately. I am having a very similar problem, but with a twist that I have not noticed anyone else mention.
First, I noticed the problem with the brake pedal going about an inch and being hard to push, but no lights. Today I removed the instrument cluster to check the bulbs and found that the ABS and brake light bulbs were removed. I installed new ones today and found a series of issues with the lights.
My brake problem is intermittent. Sometimes when I turn the key on, the brakes appear fine, other times the lights remain on. When they remain on, the problem is the same as everyone else has mentioned, hard pedal, hard braking, etc.
When my brakes are working fine, I find that when I hit the brakes, both the ABS and Brake light come on, then go off Brake light first then ABS.
I replaced the ABS relay today. That did not solve any problem. Last weekend I had replaced all the brake pads, and bled the entire brake system because the fluid was very dark.
I did listen for the pump, and it comes on then shuts off until I pump the brakes again.
Any recomendations on where to look next?
I am looking forward to being an active part on this forum.
Thanks.
Rick
I have read alot about the ABS and accumulator problems lately. I am having a very similar problem, but with a twist that I have not noticed anyone else mention.
First, I noticed the problem with the brake pedal going about an inch and being hard to push, but no lights. Today I removed the instrument cluster to check the bulbs and found that the ABS and brake light bulbs were removed. I installed new ones today and found a series of issues with the lights.
My brake problem is intermittent. Sometimes when I turn the key on, the brakes appear fine, other times the lights remain on. When they remain on, the problem is the same as everyone else has mentioned, hard pedal, hard braking, etc.
When my brakes are working fine, I find that when I hit the brakes, both the ABS and Brake light come on, then go off Brake light first then ABS.
I replaced the ABS relay today. That did not solve any problem. Last weekend I had replaced all the brake pads, and bled the entire brake system because the fluid was very dark.
I did listen for the pump, and it comes on then shuts off until I pump the brakes again.
Any recomendations on where to look next?
I am looking forward to being an active part on this forum.
Thanks.
Rick