Cheap brake servo's

[AutoAndy]

mikeock64 said:

So is this servo a ford or Saab replacement. More over, will it fit my S3c?

My S3C had the earlier SAAB one - you can tell as it is the one with the separate reservoir on the bulk head. If you have the other (ford) then it should be a direct replacement.If you have the SAAB (like me) then you need to replace the servo as well witht he Ford one...and re-drill the mounting holes for it in the bulkhead...there is a very detailed description on the interweb of how this was done by others which I used to help me.

[tvrgit]

Here's the article autoandy was talking about

http://www.andrewc.org.uk/tvrgit/servo.html

[tvrgit]

Here's the article autoandy was talking about

http://www.andrewc.org.uk/tvrgit/servo.html

Edited by tvrgit on Saturday 5th March 20:26

[mk1fan]

Already have a replacement for the Reserve and am going pedal box on Samy.

[mikeock64]

fozzy280472 said:

Just ordered one of these servos direct from their website , they are definitely still at the lower price .
At that price they can't be missed , I'll be storing it with my other treasure of s indicators !!!
Thanks for the heads up chaps.

At that price I've taken a punt also, £133+shipping Gotta give it a go.
Does anyone know what the delivery wait is?

Edited by mikeock64 on Saturday 5th March 22:01

[phillpot]

mikeock64 said:

At that price I've taken a punt also, £133+shipping Gotta give it a go.
Does anyone know what the delivery wait is?

If you've paid for shipping it should be 24 hours (excluding weekends I'd guess).


Free shipping option 4-5 working days

[mikeock64]

phillpot said:

If you've paid for shipping it should be 24 hours (excluding weekends I'd guess).


Free shipping option 4-5 working days

Excellent. It's going in on Thursday to have some bits done and I'll report back if the servo fits an S3c. If not I'll have a Ford servo for sale on Thursday night

[ChrisGadd]

phillpot said:

mikeock64 said:

At that price I've taken a punt also, £133+shipping Gotta give it a go.
Does anyone know what the delivery wait is?

If you've paid for shipping it should be 24 hours (excluding weekends I'd guess).


Free shipping option 4-5 working days

Delivery was three days for mine

[gmw9666]

Just removed this from my wedge as it's not the correct capri one for wedges

Anyone recognise it? I think it's a saab ? One for you S guys?

[mikeock64]

gmw9666 said:

Just removed this from my wedge as it's not the correct capri one for wedges

Anyone recognise it? I think it's a saab ? One for you S guys?

It definitely doesn't look like my Ford one and mine has got Ford stamped into the reservoir. (S3c)

[glenrobbo]

It's certainly not a set-up that I recognise, and I've seen a few different ones.
The servo and master cyl look different to any I've ever seen on an S.

The Saab set-up on an S has a remote brake fluid reservoir.

Edited by glenrobbo on Monday 7th March 22:51

[greymrj]

Cant be sure on the servo from those pictures but the cylinder doesnt appear to be SAAB, not only do they have a remote reservoir but the cylinder is steel not alloy. Unfortunately there are many hundreds of different cylinders in the reference manuals I have, recognising one without reference numbers is virtually impossible. Sometimes there is a plastic band round the cylinder which gives some info but not in this case. Sorry I cant be of more help.

[phillpot]

greymrj said:

the cylinder is steel not alloy.

I think that is just zinc plated steel, there's rust where the fittings go in?


Don't recall my original Saab unit having that kind of step profile where it mates up to the bulkhead?

Whatever it was originally sourced from I guess if it can stop a Wedge It should be able to stop an S

[gmw9666]

phillpot said:

greymrj said:

the cylinder is steel not alloy.

I think that is just zinc plated steel, there's rust where the fittings go in?


Don't recall my original Saab unit having that kind of step profile where it mates up to the bulkhead?

Whatever it was originally sourced from I guess if it can stop a Wedge It should be able to stop an S

both parts don't have any markings on.......the MC was leaking hence why I decided to go the whole hog and replace both........also this MC is larger than bore than the wedge.......22mm ish vs the wedge 20.6mm

Mike if you want it for a couple of beer tokens its yours fella

[greymrj]

phillpot said:

I think that is just zinc plated steel, there's rust where the fittings go in?

You are right Mike. Definitely not SAAB though as they are powder coated black.

Incidentally the price on the web site has not gone up to the same as the ebay listing!

[Deeman]

Fortunately i have a spare already. Just as well as the price has definitely doubled !

[phillpot]

gmw9666 said:

MC is larger than bore than the wedge.......22mm ish vs the wedge 20.6mm

Interesting , the S uses a 22.2mm bore m/c.

gmw9666 said:

Mike if you want it for a couple of beer tokens its yours fella

Tempting (I do love hoarding a few spares) but it does look a bit of an oddball so I'll pass on this one, thanks anyway

[fozzy280472]

Mine arrived with no issues , definitely made by TRW and made in EU , looks like it was delivered from Coventry .
Has a useful list of ford models printed on the side of the box for alternative fitting applications.
Got to be worth the money .

[Oldred_V8S]

fozzy280472 said:

Mine arrived with no issues , definitely made by TRW and made in EU , looks like it was delivered from Coventry .
Has a useful list of ford models printed on the side of the box for alternative fitting applications.
Got to be worth the money .

Mine just this minute arrived.

It certainly looks the business and at £135 not to be sniffed at.

Edited by Oldred_V8S on Wednesday 9th March 16:53

[mikeock64]

Chris. I owe you a couple of beers. I got my servo delivered on Wednesday and fitted today. It is a dead fit replacement for my original S3c rotten one. Bloody brilliant. I thought it was gonna be a nightmare to find an exact replacement.
Many thanks.