ABS Problem

[qtdr]

I have a 87 Continental with a brake problem. The pedal will go almost to the floor but the car does not stop properly. After a few seconds I can feel the calipers make contact with rotors and the car will stop. At that time the abs warning will come on. I have bled the brakes several times and have new rotors, pads and calipers. There seems to be a problem with the hydraulic unit and they are extremely expensive. Does anyone know where to find rebuilt kits for these things.

Thanks again.
DR

[98TC-Cartier]

Sounds lots of air still in the system. does your system have a vacuum brake booster or no. If not, pump the pedal about 50 times to get rid of the fluid/air in the accumulator, that oil filter looking thing on the sidelof the master cyl assembly. Now bleed your brakes again without turning the ignition key ON.

[pro-five-oh]

Definitely flush the system as said above. Also check out the Mark VII tech article on the ABS system in the TECH section.

[qtdr]

Thanks to you guys and the tech article, I have determined the accumulator is the problem. Does anyone know where I can find one. It has been discontinued at the dealer.

Thanks again,
DR

[Nick]

Try discountfordpart.com or Five Star Ford or fastpartsnetwork.com.

[qtdr]

Thanks Man!