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

[Brad Hogg <luxoliner@xxxxxxx>]

This was my solution.  It FIXES the problem rather than patching the problem 
and it cost me about $250.
http://www.newyorkeronline.org/membercars/74-78/bradhogg/90Imperial/Repairs/ABSRetrofit/index.html

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jtpoltrock@xxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, November 24, 2006 11:49 AM
Subject: IML: 1990 Imperial brakes- help needed fast!


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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