[Rovernet] 2000TC Bad Brakes

[Tom Rymes]

A few things come to mind. I generally send boosters needing a rebuild out to Power Brake Exchange in San Jose, CA. They have generally done excellent work for me.

Also, if they disturbed the vacuum hoses to the manifold, they may not be holding vacuum. SNG Barratt (and others) have cloth braided vacuum host that fits and looks the part.

Tom

> On Apr 23, 2022, at 5:46 PM, Robert Ruggeri via Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi All:
>  
> Brakes were overhauled by shop recently, and both master vac units were replaced.  They also said they rebuilt the master cylinder boosters.
>  
> Brake pedal is very, very hard.  Car will stop, with difficulty, but only if you really lean on that last ¼ inch of travel in the pedal.  The car doesn’t feel as though it even has power assisted brakes.
>  
> Mechanic acknowledges that (although he thinks it’s safe enough since the car will eventually stop).  He says the problem was getting parts for the vac and boosters.  He claims he got aftermarket from the UK since OEM wasn’t available, etc., etc.  Something about OEM rebuild kits not being available?  Whatever.   
>  
> Anybody have any insight into this?  It’s a 1971 2000TC.  I can’t believe any other P6 has brakes like this.  If the proper parts are available I will follow up.
>  
> Thanks.
>  
> Bob
>    
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