Thread: Success with the brakes!

I got exactly the same result a couple of weeks ago, the brakes seem so much better now and feel like they would pull to a stop much faster in an emergency.
I'm looking forward to seeing how this helps the traction control when off-road too.

At 100 UKP plus shipping from Island 4x4 it was a worthwhile investment.

Thats where I got mine too.
Didn't really make much difference with the tc unfortunately, but I think I've got other problems with the tc too.

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The accumulator is a simple screw-off and screw-on job is it? I haven't really even looked at mine before!

Cheers
Keithy

Yeh, thats exactly it.

An oil filter strap will get the accumulator off - a sign of laziness im sure.

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Originally Posted by Keithy P38

The accumulator is a simple screw-off and screw-on job is it? I haven't really even looked at mine before!

Cheers
Keithy

I did both of mine this week, must be the season The old car seemed fine once the pump had built up pressure however 1st thing in the morning before the pump had done its thing the brake peddle was spongy to say the least. The new car kept showing traction overheat error message and all three lights came up every time the pedal was pressed. I think the previous owner had left it a long time as on asking around once the lights start flashing when you press the brakes things are long overdue
Both issues resolved with 2 new accumulators. Cheapest place now is Island4x4, 128 pounds including shipping. The price has gone up from 108 recently.
To change is super easy if you have the right tool for the job, its on pretty tight.
You will need a 3 legged oil filter wrench, the type that grips harder the more pressure you use. A good tool to have anyway.
Although the brakes work great on both cars now I shall bleed them in due course. The nitrogen from the spheres must go somewhere, the brake fluid?

Gents

Why not use a 7/8 spanner on the base of the accumulator? Once the initial movement is started it can easily be removed by hand. BTW don't forget to depressureise the system before you remove the accumulator.

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Gary

I assume that the depressurisation method is to leave the ignition off and pump the bejezus outta the brake pedal?

Cheers
Keithy

Originally Posted by mtb_gary

Gents

Why not use a 7/8 spanner on the base of the accumulator? Once the initial movement is started it can easily be removed by hand. BTW don't forget to depressureise the system before you remove the accumulator.

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Gary

22mm in fact. Sounds obvious but try it on the one fitted to the pump. Your spanner will need to be about 2 mm thick. ( unless things are different on Gems Cars)

Keith, Yes just pump the peddle many times