edsmash Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Rover-P38-ABS-Brake-Accumulator-/384761805243?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 What's your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 What info do you want, just putting up a ebay link doesn't tell us what you are doing or what the problem is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 For just a little more you have a new one from a reputable supplier, why take the risk? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwards Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 ^^^ That’s the decision I came to just last week. It’s a heavy thing, and capable of moving quickly so good brakes are critical. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edsmash Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 Yeah you're right guys, better do it properly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwards Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 I was out working on mine earlier and was reminded; Tightening up the new accumulator needs a 22m spanner - but one that’s thin, and bent… I ground down and bent an old one, and it did the job. It’s not that it needs massive torque, just that it’s awkward to apply any force to it. If you have a nylon strap oil filter wrench, that would be just the thing. I didn’t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 On 3/5/2022 at 6:32 PM, Northwards said: If you have a nylon strap oil filter wrench, that would be just the thing. I didn’t. Wrap an old seatbelt around it and around a 1/2in or 3/8in extension and you get the same thing. Ratchet strap works too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 I've always (just) managed to get a standard 22mm spanner on, but it is tight so a strap will be easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwards Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 12 hours ago, Simon_CSK said: Wrap an old seatbelt around it and around a 1/2in or 3/8in extension and you get the same thing. Ratchet strap works too. Doh! Usually I’m not too bad at lateral thinking and using other stuff that’s to hand if it works. I was obviously stuck in a brain-rut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edsmash Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 Job done, another 1 ticked off the 100. Oil filter spanner (you know the 3 prong steel type) off with it's head and on with the new. I let the pump prime. I replaced the front brake lines and pulled about 3 litres of fluid through the callipers so I think it's a wrap. Quite happy with it, nice pedal. Oh and new O/S/R wheel hub done. not messing about pressing bearings. Many thanks Forum.👍👍 Vodka to celebrate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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