In-Line Brake Servo

Post by **johnmb** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:22 am

Hi I have recently bought a 1968 Morris 1000, I have drums on it at the moment which need a serious overhaul. I am planning on fitting an In-Line Brake Servo to increase the quality of the brakes.

My question is, can I fit one of these to my existing drum brakes on a single circuit, without too much of a problem.

Also Is this the best way forward or should I save up the pennies and get a brake disc conversion kit.
What are your thoughts on this.

Regards

John

Post by **dunketh** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:50 am

My thoughts are - dont bother.

Once overhauled and rebuilt I think you'll be surprised at just how good standard drums are.

Unless you're planning a major engine upgrade or you're an old lady you dont really need a servo.
My Morris brakes as well as my new escort. Pedal feel isn't quite as positive but theres not a whole world of difference.

Post by **Rob_Jennings** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:22 am

if you stay on drums you won't need it If you move to discs it will help and some insurance companies will frown on you if you dont have a servo with discs

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:27 am

Just over haul the drums properly - front and rear - and unless you are doing competition work they will be fine - and that's without a servo. To fit a servo is a little complex because at the moment the master cylinder feeds a line directly to the rear axle, and so thjis has to be blocked and a new line run back to the axle from the servo outlet. It's not difficult - just a bit more work than on a 'normal' car.