The valve is new. I actually put another one in line as recommended by the
servo rebuilder. That could be too much but the system worked great with two
valves before I changed out the master cylinder (the old master leaked badly).
Price Lindsay
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> On Mar 6, 2016, at 11:31 AM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl> wrote:
>
> Is the one way valve in the vacuum line OK?
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
>
> Op 6-3-2016 om 15:22 schreef Price Lindsay:
>> There is nothing in the Bently manual about adjusting the pedal. My pedal
>> has about 1/2" of movement before it engages. The pedal is solid when I
>> press it so I believe the system has been bled correctly.
>>
>> The feed back I receive when engaging the brakes when the car is in motion
>> is that the servo is not assisting. I don't understand, as the servo was
>> just rebuilt and it worked fine until I switched out the master cylinder.
>>
>> Price Lindsay
>> 67 BJ8
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Mar 6, 2016, at 3:39 AM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello Price,
>>>
>>> First make sure that the wheel brakes are properly adjusted.
>>> When fitting a new master brake cylinder one usually has to adjust the rod
>>> between servo and cylinder, have a look at your workshop manual for the
>>> proper clearance which usually is around 0,3mm depending on make and type.
>>> To little clearance will lead to severely binding brakes, getting you stuck
>>> until the pressure can be released.
>>> Also check that the system has been properly bled if the brake pedal feels
>>> spongy.
>>> There is absolutely not anything like breaking in of cylinders or servo's.
>>> Only brake lining needs bedding in.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Kees Oudesluijs
>>>
>>>
>>> Op 6-3-2016 om 2:45 schreef Price Lindsay:
>>>> Hi Kees -
>>>>
>>>> I have replaced my brake master cylinder and had the servo rebuilt. I took
>>>> my BJ8 out for a short drive and the brakes felt "slow" to engage. When I
>>>> stepped on the pedal hard they would stop fine. Prior to making the
>>>> changes the brakes were great.
>>>>
>>>> Could the new master take time to break in? There is an "in-out"
>>>> adjustment on the petal, would an adjustment there make a difference?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for your help, as always.
>>>>
>>>> Price Lindsay
>>>> 67 BJ8
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>
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