Re: abs unit wanted for 88 TC Reply #15 – June 29, 2005, 08:24:36 PM I have been reading through the shop manual for you. The section on ABS T-bird is 110 pages long and most of it might as well be in a different lanuage.Page six says;Bleeding the rear rakes requires a fully changed acspoogeaulator or they must be pressure bled.Note: If pump motor is allowed to run continuously for approxmatley 20 minutes, a thermal safety switch (inside motor) will shut off motor. A 2 to 10 minute cool down period is typical befor normal operation can resume.Once acspoogeulator pressure is available to the system the rear brakes can be bled by opening the rear brake caliper bleed screws for 10 secounds at a time while holding the brake pedal in the applied position with the ignition switch in the RUN position. Repeat until an air-free flow of brake fluid has been observed at each caliper. Pump the brake pedal several times to complete the bleed procedure. Adjust brake fluid level. Warning, care must be used due to the high pressure.Page 5 says;Malfunction of the anti-lock brake system will cause the electronic controller to shut off. However, normal power assisted brakeing remains. Malfunctions are indicated by one or two warning lights inside the vehicle.Front brakes can be bled in the conventional manner, withor without the acspoogeulator being charged.I hope this helps. I think the bottom line is if you do not have pressure in the acspoogeulator you are not going to have rear brakes.TED Quote Selected
Re: abs unit wanted for 88 TC Reply #16 – June 29, 2005, 09:30:22 PM so if I cant get pressure in the acspoogeulator do I need to replace it? Quote Selected
Re: abs unit wanted for 88 TC Reply #17 – June 29, 2005, 09:43:13 PM With my limited knowedge, I would say you are back to the first post.TED Quote Selected
Re: abs unit wanted for 88 TC Reply #18 – June 29, 2005, 09:48:00 PM well thanks anyways. Quote Selected
Re: abs unit wanted for 88 TC Reply #19 – June 29, 2005, 10:26:29 PM If the pump runs with the relay jumped, you've basically found your problem...This system can be a pain in the ass to bleed... I use a small hand vacspooge pump to pull the fluid through the system. Quote Selected
Re: abs unit wanted for 88 TC Reply #20 – June 29, 2005, 11:23:54 PM it almost seems that if I ground the relay with the key on it makes the pump run. is the pink blue stripe wire the ground? if so I need to run a better ground. what kind of vacuum pump do you use? where can I get one? when we tried to bleed the brakes today all we got was a few drops. Quote Selected
Re: abs unit wanted for 88 TC Reply #21 – June 29, 2005, 11:46:37 PM The relay is mandatory for proper operation, need to check with one of the auto parts stores(or dealer) for a replacement...This is a pump similar to what I have...http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=92474 Quote Selected
Re: abs unit wanted for 88 TC Reply #22 – June 30, 2005, 08:29:03 AM replace the pressure switch. Quote Selected
Re: abs unit wanted for 88 TC Reply #23 – June 30, 2005, 08:45:13 AM go to http://www.lincolnsonline.com/article21.htmlit says,"the pressure switch is located under the master cylinder,inboard,tilting up at about a 30 degree angle,six inches or so in front of the firewall.anyways it states at the bottom of the page that the person who wrote this article has owned and operated his own brake shop for 14 years.hopefully this helps.if you cant find this info,just reply and let me know.i would be willing to type in the whole article,if i had to,to help someone out. Quote Selected
Re: abs unit wanted for 88 TC Reply #24 – June 30, 2005, 09:03:36 AM also check out http://www.lincolnsonline.com/article119.html Quote Selected
Re: abs unit wanted for 88 TC Reply #25 – July 01, 2005, 01:05:49 PM I have a complete assembly out of a 87 turbo coupe. worked when I pulled it out. Quote Selected
Re: abs unit wanted for 88 TC Reply #26 – July 02, 2005, 12:25:24 PM Quote from: 30thtbirdit says,"the pressure switch is located under the master cylinder,inboard,tilting up at about a 30 degree angle,six inches or so in front of the firewall.can you get these at any part store or is ford the only place that has them? Quote Selected
Re: abs unit wanted for 88 TC Reply #27 – July 07, 2005, 05:26:57 PM Did 87-Turbo get you the part you need? If not I have mine out now.Now I know why they are fairly rare, they are a bitch to get out. The manual makes it sound so easy.TED Quote Selected
Re: abs unit wanted for 88 TC Reply #28 – July 07, 2005, 10:01:53 PM I guess the only part that I am needing is the pressure switch. mine will run if I jump the relay. or maybe it just needs a relay Quote Selected