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Lambley

Member Since: 20 Apr 2013
Location: Mid Devon
Posts: 1435

Thanks munchy I'll give that a go in the morning.
I'm not saying the servo has gone but they just don't seem great.

Edit - I've just remembered something else I'll have to check, as I've removed the EGR and all the gubbins with it, I've blanked the 'T' off that goes to the EGR from the brake pipe with a short piece of pipe and a bolt with silicon , I'll also check that's not leaking somehow.
Cheers

8th Feb 2015 10:29pm

NickH

Member Since: 02 Nov 2014
Location: Halifax
Posts: 204

Lambley

The brakes are superb, they will lock up without excessive force now. Before you could stand on the pedal and it was rock hard but the landy just pulled up slowly. I moved a friends trailer (2 tonnes) and it had no brakes, it just pushed me and I nearly went through a wall....very scary ! so I knew I had to investigate this issue.
I got the servo from Ribble valley 4x4 and I think its a TRW/oem one.

I hope you can see the crack on the pic.

Click image to enlarge 2003 Td5 90
2013 sport hse
2012 700 raptor quad
2012 siromer 4x4 tractor

9th Feb 2015 12:48pm

Lambley

Member Since: 20 Apr 2013
Location: Mid Devon
Posts: 1435

Thanks NickH - I've had a look today and surprise surprise......

Click image to enlarge

I'll get one on order, thanks for the info mate

9th Feb 2015 3:50pm

NickH

Member Since: 02 Nov 2014
Location: Halifax
Posts: 204

Thats the one.

Like I say, be careful when you have fitted the new one....I nearly sent the dog through the windscreen

2003 Td5 90
2013 sport hse
2012 700 raptor quad
2012 siromer 4x4 tractor

9th Feb 2015 5:14pm

Lambley

Member Since: 20 Apr 2013
Location: Mid Devon
Posts: 1435

I'll let the wife test drive it first then

9th Feb 2015 5:41pm

Freypal

Member Since: 23 Sep 2013
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 271

1992 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Portofino Red

Hmmm this is interesting, same on a family member's 90 TD5. Had new discs, pads and calipers and it's still not great.

Out of interest, what part number is the servo for a TD5 non-abs? At only £50 a pop it's worth doing on a punt.

Thanks!

9th Feb 2015 6:46pm

munch90

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: guildford
Posts: 3558

first one I come across cracked was on a mates defender , see quite a few do it now

9th Feb 2015 6:50pm

Lambley

Member Since: 20 Apr 2013
Location: Mid Devon
Posts: 1435

Part number is STC4322.
Mine's an 06 but it's only done 34k miles, I'm sure it's been like that for a year or so too.

9th Feb 2015 6:57pm

Freypal

Member Since: 23 Sep 2013
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 271

Brilliant, cheers chap.

This is a 56 plate and around 80k miles so sounds reasonable!

9th Feb 2015 7:16pm

Lambley

Member Since: 20 Apr 2013
Location: Mid Devon
Posts: 1435

Just finished fitting and test driving after fitting a new servo, I have to say the difference is massive! I honestly didn't know that the brakes were as bad as they were. I'd say they have getting on for twice the stopping power of previous.

Thanks to all the replies, especially NickH for the info and picture

12th Feb 2015 5:27pm

Freypal

Member Since: 23 Sep 2013
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 271

Right ordered one so will see how i get on. Should be able to fit in a few weeks and try! will report back...

12th Feb 2015 7:28pm

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