Replacement brake accumulator
I couldn't find the original part for my 1994 XJS 4.0, at a reasonable price, so thought I would look at alternatives. Ordered a Bosch unit as fitted to AMG Mercs and Maybachs. It is a little smaller but screwed straight in. Took 32 seconds to charge initially and takes 23 brake pumps to empty it so I think it will work just fine. $85 Ebay.
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Cool, Keep us posted. I just replaced one on my xj40 and it cost me 200 or so from Welsch Ent |
I have a vacuum booster system. Wgat year was the accumulator done away with. You say yours is a 94. My 95 has vacuum booster.
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ABS
Originally Posted by carsnplanes
(Post 2039993)
I have a vacuum booster system. Wgat year was the accumulator done away with. You say yours is a 94. My 95 has vacuum booster.
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kansanbrit,
Thanks for the info. It's always useful to know of alternative parts. carsnplanes, The brake system changed to a traditional servo type at VIN 198335, around November 1994. Cheers Paul |
Originally Posted by kansanbrit
(Post 2040095)
Does your 95 have ABS?
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Originally Posted by ptjs1
(Post 2040200)
kansanbrit,
Thanks for the info. It's always useful to know of alternative parts. carsnplanes, The brake system changed to a traditional servo type at VIN 198335, around November 1994. Cheers Paul |
Update
Still working fine. Amazingly no bleeding was necessary.
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Hi Kansanbrit
What sort of Tool did you use to unscrew the Accumulator, as I am going to put a new one on my Car 'Cherry Blossom' How much of a problem was it to unscrew? |
I used an allen key socket with ratchet and held the assembly from twisting by using a G clamp. Once it's held solid it just needs a bit of force to break it loose.
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Hi Kansanbrit
Many Thanks I did my Car Today but getting the Ball unscrewed was a bit of a Nightmare! |
Care to weigh in with any longer-term issues with this accumulator? My 1994 XJS V12 is in need of a new one and finding a less expensive alternative would be nice.
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you could also use this
from a 98 to 03 Cadillac. Goes the other way, next size up, but still fits and under a 100 bucks. I have found that they are all over the agri machine business, combines and harversters and such. If you can find a decent industrial hydraulic supply house, they either have or could order one direct from the manufacturer. |
Originally Posted by 71 MKIV
(Post 2581628)
you could also use this
from a 98 to 03 Cadillac. Goes the other way, next size up, but still fits and under a 100 bucks. I have found that they are all over the agri machine business, combines and harversters and such. If you can find a decent industrial hydraulic supply house, they either have or could order one direct from the manufacturer. |
Good to know. I am always a bit apprehensive about using an alternative part unless others can say for certain that it fits and works properly.
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Originally Posted by MSGGrunt
(Post 2581618)
Care to weigh in with any longer-term issues with this accumulator? My 1994 XJS V12 is in need of a new one and finding a less expensive alternative would be nice.
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Nothing ventured nothing gained. I just ordered the GM 25676065 accumulator.
Total price with shipping was $107.00 |
I currently have one in my 94 XJS and 94 XJ40
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My 93 works great with the cheaper accumulator. Hasnt missed a beat in 3 yrs i think? Time slips by lol
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