erbs 42 1 Cars Posted January 20, 2015 the one on my pug is looking in a very poor state but still works, its just the severe rust that concerned me anyways i got a brand new bendix servo to put in and would i notice any improvement on the braking system as a whole? i mean although the old was working would a new servo make any difference? replacing just for safety reasons and asking if would make the brakes more efficient? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcc 855 Posted January 20, 2015 depending on if the old item failed or if it was working as intended, just looking tatty 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rallyeash 155 Posted January 20, 2015 Probably not. Unless you fitted a gti one on a base model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erbs 42 1 Cars Posted January 20, 2015 i was thinking how they must degrade over the years, mine is over 30 years old so a new servo being a bit more supple inside like the diaphragm for instance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slo 283 1 Cars Posted January 20, 2015 Inside is or should be a sealed area so in effect should be as good as new inside. Only the rubber seal to perish or rust to eat into the shell, brake master cylinders are something different as these take all the push/pull abuse. Having said that my original one was looking like a terrys chocolate orange it was so rusty and I wanted piece of mind too so I swapped it for a wide flat one (saxo one i was told) made no difference to braking whatsoever though just same as before Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesegrater 43 1 Cars Posted January 26, 2015 Was the saxo servo a direct fi? Does it allow for greater clearance on the engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slo 283 1 Cars Posted January 26, 2015 If i hadnt of fitted it there's no way I would have been able to get the turbo engine to fit. I have no idea if the saxo is same fitment but the whole servo and pedal thing bolted straight in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erbs 42 1 Cars Posted January 28, 2015 well i was right to replace the servo as the old one was really rusty on the underneath and did not fancy it popping on me it has made a massive difference as the new one has more of a responsive feel and plus fitting new calipers the car stops on sixpence now all the braking system has been replaced from the pipes,front calipers and the rears has been replaced along with new shoes and pads servo and master cylinder, it now gives me the confidence that the car is going to stop properly. i see all the used stuff on the bay and would never buy old mc's or servos, braking has got to be up there with top priority to be right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
