Re: IML: 1990 Imperial brakes- help needed fast!

[alan1416@xxxxxxx]

The 90 IMP has 2 brands of ABS. Bendix and Bosch. The Bendix booster pumps are under a life time recall. The brake system is not a vacuum system. It has electric pumps. I know the parts are available for the Bendix system, I not sure about the Bosch. On the site the ABS brakes have been changed out for Vacuum brakes here is a link to the Bosch
http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1990/danieltopping/90Imperial8.jpg
and the Bendix system
http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1993/laurent/32.jpg


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Alan Jordan
90 IMP
75 LeBaron
75 LeBaron Crown Coupe

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From: <jtpoltrock@xxxxxxx>
> Hi all-
> 
> I am currently in negotiations regarding the purchase of a 1990 Imperial with 
> 55k miles.  The car is in very good condition but it has, according to the 
> current owner, had a series of problems with the ABS brake system.  The current 
> owner has spent $1,200 on the brake system over the last 12 months and vowed not 
> to spend a penny more.  Occasionally when applied the pedal suddenly drops to 
> the floor.  The owner has been told by his mechanic that repair/rebuild parts 
> are not available for this car.  My question to you 90-93 Imperial owners is- 
> can the ABS booster and master cylinder be rebuilt for a resonable price?  And 
> if so, who does this work?
> 
> Your quick response(s) would be greatly appreciated as the '90 owner is shopping 
> for a new Chevy Aveo TODAY (Friday, 11/24) and is seriosuly considering trading 
> the Imperial in.  If the repair of this brake system is going to cost me an arm 
> and a leg I will pass on the Imperial, but if I can repair it for a reasonable 
> price (200-400) I will buy the car.
> 
> Jim Poltrock
> '55 sedan 
> 42k
> Wisteria Blue/Rhapsody Blue
> 
> 
> 
> 
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