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Two different issues, just didn’t want to hog a bunch of space with two different threads, hope the mods don’t mind…
1997 Acura CL 3.0ABS codes –
So I did the jumper method. One brief flash, pause, 8 brief flashes. High pressure system.
I might mention that the abs light does not always come on. Not sure if that is due to an intermittent bulb failure (which seems to happen to a lot lights on my dash) or maybe ABS isn’t always a problem. So with high pressure system problem, where do I go from here?Brake caliper leak –
The left rear one has a leak and it seems to be coming from the top where the E-brake mechanism attaches to the caliper. Everything below it is wet and sometimes there is a tiny puddle by that wheel where I parked. So I jacked up that wheel and the e-brake seems wobbily. However, when I clean up the fluid then TRY to get it to leak (by messing with the brake pedal and e-brake handle) it doesn’t show any signs of leakage.
So, either way I need to fix it. Would rebuilding that caliper be a good option (to save $$$)? Since the e-brake shaft wobbles, is it pretty much just shot? Seems a dumb question I am sure but how many times do we read, “it is normal” with weird stuff?
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For the caliper get a remanufactured caliper. Check the abs codes again.
http://honda-tech.com/acura-integra-6/ecu-abs-codes-here-978933/
The ABS code is likely for a leaking accumulator. Those old systems had replaceable accumulators so you may be able to replace it yourself. That said, you need to release pressure on the system before you remove the old one. You do that with the bleeder that’s on the ABS unit itself. Honda has a special tool for this to capture the old fluid, however if you just loosen the bleeder the pressure will dissipate but the brake fluid WILL come running out. Brake fluid ruins paint BTW.
As for the caliper, don’t take chances. If you suspect a leak, replace the caliper. I do not recommend rebuilding calipers. It’s much better to replace them, especially rear calipers.
More info on brake issues here.
http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-brake-problems
Good luck and keep us posted.
Well then, a new caliper it is.
When i first got the car, one back caliper had a ceased brake lever and the other one had a ceased piston.
Ceased piston caliper was replaced from a parts store unit and the bad e-brake side with a junkyard unit. At the junkyard, the acura I found only had one rear caliper.I thought, “Wow, just how problematic are rear brakes on these cars?”
So I should learn my lesson on trying to save a buck. The junkyard caliper is the one leaking.I will check out prices on accumilators and such. Though ABS is not totally necessary, I keep thinking of the wonderful winter we just had where even the best roads were made of ice.
I appreciate the feedback.
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