Prelude ALB

Discussion in 'Prelude' started by Vic, Feb 1, 2005.

  1. Vic

    Vic Guest

    I have a 1991 prelude with the ALB brake system. The electric motor
    that pumps up pressure keeps coming on every 5 to 10 minutes and
    sounds like a bunch of squirrels under the hood. I have been told that
    that is a sign of the pump going ant that a complete unit is $1700.
    The car is in great shape with a rebuilt engine but that's a lot of
    money! I have called a few aftermarket auto repair but no one except
    Honda wants to look at this problem.
    I have wondered about taking the system out. I have tried removing
    the 3 fuses for the ALB. My brakes seem to be unaffected except no ABS
    and best of all no squirrels under the hood. The dash light did come
    on so if I was willing to live without the ABS brakes how difficult
    would it be to remove the system or at least disconnect the ABS light
    on the dash.
    Any help is appreciated
     
    Vic, Feb 1, 2005
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  2. Vic

    E. Meyer Guest

    Actually, the pump cycling means the system is unable to maintain pressure -
    the seals are shot. The main brakes are fully functional if the ALB goes
    out. There is no need to remove the system. Just pull the fuse (as you
    already have) and put a piece of tape over the light if it bothers you (or
    remove the bulb).
     
    E. Meyer, Feb 2, 2005
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