Rodeo Joe, could you elaborate on the above? I may not have set the servo up correctly I didn’t know there was servo rod adjustment. I am assuming the original was correct, I still have that but can’t see any adjustment unless It’s on the eye end covered by the rubber collar? Thanks
end of the rod has an adjustable screw end, you press pedal down so rod pokes out as much as it can hold rod with mole rips or decent pliers,screw in ie clockwise to give more play other way for less
As James said, theres ways to measure how much clearance you have between the tip of the rod and the master cylinder but the best way to tell if its ok is by feel. By that I mean if you push the pedal you will (or should) feel a small gap......its hard to explain but try it and see. If theres no gap you won't feel a change in resistance on the pedal and it will need the rod adjuster screwing in a bit. There must be a bit of free play to let the ports in the master cylinder operate correctly.
if its not adjusted, then I could see its possibly not building a vacuum to start with. ie if the valve isn't completely closing when you take your foot off the brake pedal
Don't waste your time with seal kits they're crap.
Kermit_rr, yes the brake pedal returns to position without any issue.
Thanks Rodeo Joe, I didn’t fancy getting that fluid everywhere good excuse for a new part. The question might then be are the dual line replacements from Britpart any good c.£50 or do I need to save up for a now out of stock Lucas one for more like £250? Don’t like taking chances with brakes especially if I have a trailer on the back.
Well I just got a Britpart one on my 109, it doesn't leak yet but its only been on a month and can't drive it on the road yet due to dvla shutdown.
