Hi all. I'm a newbie trying to purchase a 91 SE. I took it to get a brake inspection to make sure everything checks out before I get a state inspection because the car has basically been sitting for a year..started up occasionally.
As I was driving I noticed the brakes were mushy and didnt stop very well..even a little shake at stopping. Also noticed a weird sound from the underside front of the car. The guy at the shop told me that the ABS brake actuator was leaking and it would cost $1400 to replace!!! Anyway, obviously I'm not going to pay that for a 13 yr old car. I really like the car and want it though. Otherwise it is in great condition and I need a 2nd vehicle . I have been trying to find a used part on the internet but no luck so far. My question is, can anyone point me in the right direction? If I can find a used one reasonably priced and get it installed so the brakes work and it can pass inspection, I still want to buy the car. I am not mechanically inclined so will have to find someone in the Houston area to install (if anyone knows a good shop).

Thanks in advance.

 

exactly where in houston is this maxima??

Look if your going to get that cheep your going to have to do it yourself. I had the same prob with my brothers Lexus and we got a new ABS actuator (pump) for like $130.00, you live in houston so just drive up North Sheperd or Airline, there are plenty of junkyards there im sure you'll find something.

here is a number for a junk yard in passadena where I know they have a maxima called them up ask for a price 713-477-1000

 

Near the Galleria area

 

sorry did not read the post right, did the guy said it was Leaking or bad, if its leaking, did he say from where? could be just a brake line is loose and needs tightenning. if its bad like pump (abs acutator) wont regulate the brake fluid presure, then replace it.

 

Well I took it to Firestone for the oil change and they are the ones who checked it, so who knows if they know what the heck they are talking about, but I paid for them to do a complete brake inspection and the guy said the actuator unit was leaking and showed me where there was oil pooled up around the unit. FYI,
I would not ever take it to them to do the actual work but to a real Nissan mechanic..or do it myself it it wasn't too hard.

 

Thanks..I'll check it out.

 

I have an ABS actuator that will work for you. $125 shipped. PM me if interested.