Brake warning light flash

[86BLACKT]

My brake light flashes on every time I apply the brakes. It is full, after 10 pumps with key off. Is it possible that there is air in the lines??

Any ideas?
Thanks
Rich

 

[MaxVO2]

Probably more likely that the accumulator ball on your Powermaster is going bad. It sits beside the master cylinder and is very easy to replace.

Billy
Montgomery Village, MD

 

[86BLACKT]

Thanks Billy,
I have a spare one somewhere in the garage; I will give it a try!!

Rich

 

[kh440]

Second that thought. 9 out o ften times the accumulator has taken a squat. Probably wouldn't be a bad idea to flush the brake fluid while you're at it.

 

[86BLACKT]

What steps should I tale to replace the accumulator?

 

[XLR8]

gnttype.org has a good write-up on replacing the accumulator ball. If I recall, you need to pump the brake pedal 10 times, place a rag where the accumulator screws into the PM, unscrew it, screw in the new one and your done.

 

[kh440]

That's pretty much it, be SURE you de-pressurixe the system (pump the pedal at least 10-12-times). From there just screw the old one out (maybe a 3/4 wrench??) and screw the new one in..