brake servo relocation

[cadetchris]

thats what has got me confused, new cylinders on the rear 2009, new front 2010, new shoes 2009 and new drums and pipe work in 2005.

it could be, i am over reacting to the time it took to come to a stop and the effort required, (it has been many years since i had non-servo assisted brakes) so it could be i a completely unused to them

[bmcecosse]

If you are happy with the servo - just keep it! It's your car and you need to be happy with the brakes.

[MarkyB]

That's why I suggested trying the car without the servo before doing any plumbing.

Servos aren't just ornaments, they do quite a bit of work so your leg doesn't have to, which is what you get used to driving a modern car.

[cadetchris]

well i think ill shift it down so its not rattling off the air filter and get a much longer vacuum pipe.

[minor_hickup]

You should still be able to lock up at least the front wheels in the dry without the servo. I have heard a disconnected servo can add weight to a pedal. It's popular in some car circles to remove them and this is where I have heard of the heavier pedal. I've never experienced it myself.

Servos on standard brakes tend to shorten the life of the wheel cylinders and are often fitted to mask problems. Personally I like them without the servo, even on disc brakes, with the assistance it is too easy to lock wheels up! These are very light cars after all.

[bmcecosse]

Exactly!!