brake light question

[Mark Brokaw]

When ever i use the brake the dash board "brake" light comes on.
Is this a sign of the powermaster going out?
If it is going out will it go out all of a sudden.I dont want to crash and burn if this thing is going to fail on me.LOL!

 

[urhstry]

Sounds like a bad Accumulator to me. It's typical

 

[crownvic96]

Originally posted by urhstry
Sounds like a bad Accumulator to me. It's typical

yeppers. i have this problem too.

its getting tough to find just an accumulator ball. you can get a Cardone remanufactured complete powermaster unit with a warranty for around 400 bucks. this is the route i went with. it even came with directions on how to properly bench bleed the new unit to get it prepped for putting on the car.

 

[Mark Brokaw]

I see on the kirbans website they sell the accumulator ball for $80
Haven't had a chance to call them,do they not carry this anymore??Was wondering why you would go with a complete new powermaster if you needed just the ball.
Does the bad ball indicate more problems in the future for other components?

 

[urhstry]

The balls have gone up in cost substantailly as the stock wears thin. Get one while you can. Don't take chances with your balls.

 

[Mark Brokaw]

actually it's not on the website it's in the catalog

 

[Mark Brokaw]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just caled the local buick dealer for a price check on the ball.
$193.00
I then asked how much for a new powermaster.He said "in the thousands".

They are really proud of this parts,uh.

 

[crownvic96]

Originally posted by Mark Brokaw
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just caled the local buick dealer for a price check on the ball.
$193.00
I then asked how much for a new powermaster.He said "in the thousands".

They are really proud of this parts,uh.

the powermaster is the most ridiculous brake set up i've ever seen. anyhoo forget buying a GM they are way overpriced on this a GM unit will run you at least a grand.. just get a whole remanufactured Cardone one for like 400 bucks. comes with a warranty and directions. i ordered mine from either advance auto or autozone online. they both carry them.

unless you're really hurting for money then try and find a accumulator ball but the prices on those are getting ridiculous.

 

[Dewey]

My local dealer quoted me the same $190 price on the ball but said I could have it for $125. I got mine from Brian at G-Body parts for $75.

 

[Mark Brokaw]

dewey,Thanks for the tip

just ordered one from G-bodyparts.$75

 

[scottyb]

Originally posted by crownvic96
the powermaster is the most ridiculous brake set up i've ever seen. anyhoo forget buying a GM they are way overpriced on this a GM unit will run you at least a grand.. just get a whole remanufactured Cardone one for like 400 bucks. comes with a warranty and directions. i ordered mine from either advance auto or autozone online. they both carry them.

unless you're really hurting for money then try and find a accumulator ball but the prices on those are getting ridiculous.

My 2nd Cardone reman. in 2 years took a dump last week. I called Advance auto parts to confirm it is in stock, nope. They called Cardone: out of stock as well, and no ETA. I got them to give me full credit since it is not available, and after all was said and done, all necessary accessories, brake pedal and billet vac block included, I netted $10 to swap to vacuum.

I should have done it on the first go-around years ago. I like the pedal modulation much better AND I sleep at night.