On 23 Jan 2004 18:05:08 -0800, chip@chipanddebby.com (Chip Stein) wrote:

>George Macdonald <fammacd=!SPAM^nothanks@tellurian.com> wrote in message news:<urv0109358jb4horhvokcegnlq9ielb2q3@4ax.com>. ..
>> On 22 Jan 2004 09:04:28 -0800, davefromsharon@yahoo.com (Dave) wrote:
>>
>> >I need a new ABS Modulator for a 95 Accord EX. A used auto parts
>> >place has an ABS Modulator that has an Acura part number
>> >(57110-ST5-053), but they claim this part is compatible with 94-97
>> >Honda Accords. Can anyone confirm that claim?
>>
>> What year is the Acura and is that a V6 Accord? AFAICT between '95-'99
>> Acura TLs used three different modulators. The '95-'96 Acura modulator
>> looks similar to the '95 Accord's but there could be mounting differences
>> and even differences between the I4 and V6 Accords. The part number
>> doesn't turn up anything at www.hparts.com but I'm not sure if Acura has
>> identical part numbers to the equivalent Honda parts anyway.
>>
>> Check them out at www.hondaautomotiveparts.com and the link from there to
>> AcuraAutomotiveParts.
>>
>> Rgds, George Macdonald
>
>
> buy a used one and you'll get to do it twice. i had a customer
>that kept bringing me junk yard modulators to replace his, after 5 of
>them we got one that worked. and he paid for every install, cost him
>as much as the factory reman in the end!!

Sounds about right - most people neglect their brake system hydraulics and
IME, ABS components, especially the modulator are more susceptible to
damage from old brake fluid.

Rgds, George Macdonald

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