SERVICE GUILD: 1989 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CHANGE INFORMATION. Buick Electra/Park Avenue 1989

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# SERVICE GUILD: 1989 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CHANGE INFORMATION

#### MODELS AFFECTED: 1989 ELECTRA AND LESABRE

The following information is being provided to point out some of the changes that have occurred on the anti-lock brake system for the 1989 Electras and LeSabres.

- The 1989 anti-lock brake system has incorporated self-diagnostic capabilities which can be accessed through the ALDL connector pin H and displayed through a flashing anti-lock lamp.

- The high pressure hose from the pump to the booster in the hydraulic unit has been changed to a pipe.

- The master cylinder bore size has been increased from 23.8 to 25.4mm and the booster assist ratio was changed. In addition, the front calipers have changed and are now the same as the calipers used on non-ABS equipped Electras and LeSabres.

- The front wheel speed sensor air gap is no longer adjustable. The sensors mount directly to the knuckle and the air gap is now set correctly when they are installed. It is important that the anti-corrosion compound (Part Number 1051344) be applied between the sensor body and knuckle during a service operation.

- The use of an anti-corrosion compound on the wheel speed sensors is required to prevent the sensors from corroding in the knuckle.

- The sensor wiring in the vehicle harness is of a twisted pair configuration (previous models were of a coaxial cable style). These wires are serviced using approved GM wire repair techniques. The pigtail on the sensors remains coaxial cable as before and cannot be serviced. Pigtail damage requires a sensor replacement.

- A new tool J 35604-88 is an adapter which is to be used with the pressure gage assembly to check accumulator pressure on all 1989 Teves Anti-lock Brake Systems. Accumulator pressure is now checked at the accumulator port. Figure 5E1-2 on Page 5E1-4 of the 1989 Electra and LeSabre New Product Service Manual is in error and does not properly illustrate the use of the pressure gage J-35604-88 on a 1989 (ABS) system.

For further information on the 1989 Anti-lock Brake System refer to Section 5E of the 1989 Electra and LeSabre New Product Service Manual.

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