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Mike86
09-13-2005, 10:41 PM
I have a 1986 T-type WH1. I just finished restoring it, and it runs great,but I can't figure out this brake problem. Every time I step on the brakes, the brake light comes on and then shuts off,while I am still on the brake. The brakes feel good, but when I have to stop short there not good. I've checked for leaks and bled the lines. The only leak I've found, is on the reservoir cover,when I step on the brakes 5 to 10 times with the car off and its not too full. If anyone could help me with this problem, I would appreciate it very much. THANK YOU

kenmosher
09-14-2005, 10:42 AM
Sounds like the accumulator bulb (on the side of the unit) is going bad. Simple to replace and you don't even have to bleed the brakes.

http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/brakes/accumulator.html

Keller
09-14-2005, 01:40 PM
Um...has that been discontinued? Was discussing that with someone locally. Could spell bigger woes for those of us in PowerMaster land.

PaCemkr86
09-14-2005, 04:49 PM
Keller are you still using a powermaster?

Keller
09-14-2005, 05:16 PM
Absolutely! My car is...uh...stock. :brows:

Mike86
09-15-2005, 05:46 PM
Thank you, I replaced the accumulator bulb with a older style bulb I had laying around. Do you think I need the upgraded style? Because thats what I had on there before.