[Rovernet] 1967 TC2000 P6B Dunlop brake servo issue

[Gordon Reddy]

Hi Vern,
I think I will plan on rebuilding the stock one, I like that extra boost. It 
was the same size as the new one, 8".
Thanks,
Gord

-----Original Message----- 
From: Vern Inkspot via Rovernet
Sent: Monday, August 3, 2020 11:59 AM
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Cc: Vern Inkspot
Subject: Re: [Rovernet] 1967 TC2000 P6B Dunlop brake servo issue

And to be clear, I don't know how much firmer — I’m not saying all is well.

Yours
Vern



> On Aug 3, 2020, at 11:57 AM, Vern Inkspot via Rovernet 
> <rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
>
> The LE10117 has a boost ratio of 3:1, the OEM ratio is 4.25:1. So you will 
> have a firmer pedal than stock. Assuming you still have the old unit, you 
> might consider sleeving & rebuilding it. Was it the 5.5” servo originally?
>
> Yours
> Vern
>
>> On Aug 3, 2020, at 11:14 AM, Gordon Reddy via Rovernet 
>> <rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi All,
>>  I just replaced the servo  on my TC with a CLASSIC PART # LE10117 - 
>> BRAKE SERVO (BOOSTER) KIT 8 INCH). The old one was quite full of brake 
>> fluid. Asides from having to modify the existing mounting bracket using 
>> the supplied one everything went well, the brakes bled well and all is 
>> good. I can’t take it out for a drive yet but when moving it around the 
>> shop it seemed like there wasn’t much “boost” happening. There is vacuum, 
>> a change in engine note when the pedal is pressed but a very hard pedal. 
>> I suppose it could be a matter of getting out for a drive and cleaning up 
>> the surfaces of the discs, but while its in the shop does anyone have a 
>> suggestion on what to check?
>>  Sure idles better when its not getting a brake fluid injection LOL.
>> Cheers,
>> Gord
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