Paul (Root)
AFAIK, the servo hose Moss sells (182-188) is just regular hose. When
I got my replacement hose I expected it to be that "braided" pattern
that the original has, but it appears to be ordinary hose of the correct
diameter. [Note: the "original" hose 182-185 is marked N/A in the
catalog.]
My vacuum hose was dry rotted (or "cooked" by manifold heat more
likely) and cracked right above the servo check-valve on the manifold.
This will cause a lack of vacuum assist when braking and the brakes
should feel hard, but not "squishy". You might want to check the system
is properly bled and maybe replace the stock caliper hoses with those
Stainless Steel Teflon (Moss 182-225) lines. I have them, but have not
installed them yet. Waiting till I do a complete brake service.
Hope that helps,
Donny V
1978 MGB
I still have a bit of squish in the brakes. I've been trying to blame
the power assist, but I don't think that's it after reading the thread
on that. Oh, that thread was on yahoo. I still don't like the look of
my vacuum hose for the power brakes. Is that a regular hose, or do I
need something special?
______ Paul T. Root
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