The last big hurdle to getting the 90 Imperial in top shape was the brakes.
The air suspension is gone (temporarily) and the leaky PS rack has been
changed. But I had a weak pedal, even after refilling the very low when I
bought it master cylinder. I kept thinking ABS problems, but the ABS light
only lit when first started like it as supposed to.
I had bled the brakes and got some pedal, but not much. I suspected air,
but again the regular brake light was only on at startup too.
Finally, I was able to get a service manual and a Mitivac and bled the
brakes the correct way. I only did the rears before it got too cold for me
to work any more.
As for brake pads, the 90's used 2 different ABS systems and I started the
change the pads back in November. No one had the ones for mine in stock, so
I figured it was not to be. Then later in the day in the salvage yard there
was a 5th Ave. with my brake system. $4 and change for what were nearly new
pads. I know that sounds bad, but they were new/ I installed them before I
bled.
I've got an almost normal feeling pedal without even bleeding the fronts,
but I'll do them tomorrow.
I highly recommend the Mitivac, even if you don't have ABS. It's a great
way to bleed, or even flush your fluid.
Mark
1990 Chrysler Imperial
1991 Plymouth Grand Voyager LE
1994 Chrysler LeBaron LX convertible
1997 Dodge Neon Highline sedan
Atlanta, GA
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