Remote brake servo

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b20wnx

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1970 series 2a with discovery 200 tdi to which I intend to fit the brake servo.
I was going to have it fitted at a garage but having spoke with the mechanic hasn't fitted one before, saying that neither have I.
How easy is it to fit? Anyone done one before who can give pointers or anyone got the same set up who can provide photos?
My brakes are working very well having just had them overhauled but if I can improve them then I would certainly like to
Regards steve
 
is there no room for a series 3 servo

If you are after a garage to fit it have you tried Simon Services
 
IIRC to fit a 2a with the servo set up , you just use the series 3 pedal assy together with the servo and master cylinder , and you have to make a small cutout in the wing top to allow the servo chamber to fit . Its a very long time since I ran series vehicles , but did do this on one i had . HTSH
 
Iann said:
is there no room for a series 3 servo

If you are after a garage to fit it have you tried Simon Services
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That's the place I am on about, I have already bought a remote servo so want to use that one really, they did mention the series 3 one but aparantly they are hard to get hold off.
 
im interested in this thread coz i could do with a servo myself
(its on my list of things to do )

If you dont mind me asking how much was the remote servo kit and how dose it stack up against a new servo (quick look £70 )
You also need the peddle box which is usually included if buying used
but allso how good is the diaphragm in a used 70s servo

I found this fitting guide while out surfing ,if its any good to ya

Let us know how you get on :)
http://gentry.zxq.net/Remote_Servo_Installation.pdf
 
Remote servo is fine for single circuit brakes but split circuit require a direct servo or 2 remote servos.

I have a remote servo ready to fit to my 1958 series 2, I shall be fitting LWB front brakes at the same time.

I got my srvo from Ebay it is unused, someone bought 7t for a project (not land rover) but never finished the project.

New they can be as much as £150. Just keep your eyes open.

Mine has a 2.25 diesel and I am fitting a belt drive vac pump from a Peugeot.

Peter
 
Romahomepete said:
Remote servo is fine for single circuit brakes but split circuit require a direct servo or 2 remote servos.

I have a remote servo ready to fit to my 1958 series 2, I shall be fitting LWB front brakes at the same time.

I got my srvo from Ebay it is unused, someone bought 7t for a project (not land rover) but never finished the project.

New they can be as much as £150. Just keep your eyes open.

Mine has a 2.25 diesel and I am fitting a belt drive vac pump from a Peugeot.

Peter
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have you found a good location any any pics
 
You can put a remote servo anywhere, I had a Mini once with it in the rear footwell:)
 
I must be missing something here what is the difference between a servo (series 3 big round thing) and a remote servo?
I need a new one as well.
 
min200 said:
I must be missing something here what is the difference between a servo (series 3 big round thing) and a remote servo?
I need a new one as well.
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a stranded servo (s3 ) is operated directly off the push rod on the brake peddle and mounted on the peddle box

the remote servo in question is mounted where you like really
The out put pipe from your stranded cylinder is piped into the new cylinder on the remote
 
Iann said:
a stranded servo (s3 ) is operated directly off the push rod on the brake peddle and mounted on the peddle box

the remote servo in question is mounted where you like really
The out put pipe from your stranded cylinder is piped into the new cylinder on the remote
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Ah now it makes sense! Thanks :)
 
The one I bought was used from a mini, cost £26 incl postage, told that series 3 ones were hard to get hold off so didn't bother looking, I not got a lot of space under my bonnet due to the 200tdi in there, will be looking at that link iaan to see if I dare attempt myself
 
The only thing you need to keep in mind is that it will reduce the pedal load , for a given amount of effort , but it will not improve the stopping distance , or reduce the likelihood of fade .
 
tacr2man said:
The only thing you need to keep in mind is that it will reduce the pedal load , for a given amount of effort , but it will not improve the stopping distance , or reduce the likelihood of fade .
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when i fitted one to my mini,i had to do an emergency stop a few days after fitting it,it blew the seals out of the brake cylinders.:(
 
I lot of the series 1 owners that have installed them put the remote servos under the seatbox, if nounted behind the handbrake you can still fit an overdrive.

I keep toying with the idea myself on the 80", especially as I already have lwb front TLS brakes, which are awful in reverse.
 
b20wnx said:
The one I bought was used from a mini, cost £26 incl postage, told that series 3 ones were hard to get hold off so didn't bother looking, I not got a lot of space under my bonnet due to the 200tdi in there, will be looking at that link iaan to see if I dare attempt myself
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you can fit the s3 pedal and servo in the engine bay with a 200tdi engine...

but if you've already bought one might as well use that :)
 
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