engine and drivetrain 1600 Brake System

[barvarianbox_83]

My master cylinder was rebuilt by the PO but not installed on the car. What should I do about the servo unit??? Does anyone rebuild those??? I don't want to put that into a freshly painted engine bay, and have it leak brake fluid.

Any suggestions are always appreciated!!!!

[02Les]

If you have the "remote" servo then, sit down.

Jaymic (UK) has remanufactured ones.

My Touring (RHD) has two of these buggers and I just got a quote for a little over $900, incl shipping, for a pair.

I do not know of anywhere over here (USA) that rebuilds them.

You may want to consider switching to the later style servo/booster.

Unfortunately, my RHD car has no alternative that I know of.

[///mChris]

I converted mine to the newer style as well. I found a donor 1600 and converted it. You'll need the brake lines, pedal bucket, booster support, booster and master cylinder.

It's a much better setup as a leaky master cylinder doesn't rot out your floorboard.

[barvarianbox_83]

I emailed Jaymic about a LHD one. I have the single servo unit. We will see....

[rogerspeed]

rebuild kit same as austin healey 3000

[barvarianbox_83]

Thanks that good to know....

[Mike Self]

Hemmings Motor News--there are bound to be places in the US that rebuilt vacuum servo units for antique cars, and if so they'll be in Hemmings--either the magazine or their Vintage Auto Almanac...

Happy hunting

mike

[barvarianbox_83]

PBE in San Jose will rebuild the entire servo for $250 I'm calling this a win for me!!!

[02Les]

PBE in San Jose will rebuild the entire servo for $250 I'm calling this a win for me!!!

Great price , if it's a full rebuild.

The rebuild kits from BMW (NLA) were pushing $200 many years ago.

Let us know how you get on.

[schwartzerritter]

how's da beater doing?

[02Les]

how's da beater doing?

It's doing great Rob. Made it to the Mid-America & back (which is more than the Touring did) in April.

I've put a new carpet set in and a cheap ($30) strut bar in front, so there's something shiny under the hood, and the Recaros.

Did put another 5 spd in, but only half the noise went. I guess the diff will get changed one day, then maybe the noise will disappear altogether.

It's been real reliable. Hope saying this doesn't put the mockers on it now.