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by Gjc
Tue Dec 17, 2019 7:22 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted: Brake Servo for 2.8i
Replies: 10
Views: 2938

Re: Wanted: Brake Servo for 2.8i

Bumping this post as I’m still on the hunt for another servo. If anyone has one please get in touch, I’ve had a lot of time wasters and non-replies recently so serious conversations only please.

Many thanks.
by Gjc
Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:09 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Hi Spec 285mm brake woes
Replies: 19
Views: 4574

Re: Hi Spec 285mm brake woes

Yeah I have seen a few rebuild kits but my concern is that I will cock it up when I put it back together. I have nerve damage in my left arm and can’t feel my hand so it makes fiddly things a massive pain! Apologies for the delay in reply!
by Gjc
Mon Oct 07, 2019 1:34 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Hi Spec 285mm brake woes
Replies: 19
Views: 4574

Re: Hi Spec 285mm brake woes

Thanks for the tip on that! I’ve been trying to source another servo just in case but literally every person I have heard of having one has since gone quiet. Very frustrating! But I will have a go at what you have suggested, thanks again!
by Gjc
Fri Sep 27, 2019 5:15 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Interesting.....
Replies: 258
Views: 165647

Re: Interesting.....

Oh absolutely. Who knows, maybe they don’t check their eBay emails. Their loss either way, I fancy another but hey ho
by Gjc
Fri Sep 27, 2019 3:07 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Interesting.....
Replies: 258
Views: 165647

Re: Interesting.....

I actually live in Maidstone and fancied a look at this, sent the seller a couple of messages but received nothing back. Shame really, although the mrs would probably crucify me if I bought another one 🤣
by Gjc
Thu Sep 26, 2019 2:12 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted: Brake Servo for 2.8i
Replies: 10
Views: 2938

Re: Wanted: Brake Servo for 2.8i

Before I took mine apart I gave it a shake and heard some rattling. Took it apart and found the diaphragm Bakelite plate inside had broken up a little and I believe this may have been the cause of the small split in my diaphragm as it could've pressed against this rogue loose Bakelite and been pier...
by Gjc
Thu Sep 26, 2019 2:12 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted: Brake Servo for 2.8i
Replies: 10
Views: 2938

Re: Wanted: Brake Servo for 2.8i

Caprigear wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:44 pm I check them before the cars are stripped.
How much would you be asking for one in good working condition?
by Gjc
Thu Sep 26, 2019 11:11 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted: Brake Servo for 2.8i
Replies: 10
Views: 2938

Re: Wanted: Brake Servo for 2.8i

Caprigear wrote: Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:29 pm Some Girling servos can be refurbished but I was told by another company that the ATE ones fitted to the 2.8i can't be done. I have some used ones taken from cars on the shelf.
Do you have any in known working condition?
by Gjc
Thu Sep 26, 2019 11:10 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted: Brake Servo for 2.8i
Replies: 10
Views: 2938

Re: Wanted: Brake Servo for 2.8i

Thanks for the responses everyone
by Gjc
Tue Sep 24, 2019 8:45 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Hi Spec 285mm brake woes
Replies: 19
Views: 4574

Re: Hi Spec 285mm brake woes

I replaced the original master cylinder as it was clearly old and tired, extremely corroded etc and generally in poor condition. As for pads, I have some new oem ones for the rear coming and some road pads coming for the front setup. As a matter of course I wanted to put new ones on as the car has n...
by Gjc
Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:57 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted: Brake Servo for 2.8i
Replies: 10
Views: 2938

Wanted: Brake Servo for 2.8i

Hi all,

As above, I am looking for a working brake servo to replace the one in my 1987 2.8i

Please do get in touch if you have one.

Cheers 🤘
by Gjc
Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:54 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Hi Spec 285mm brake woes
Replies: 19
Views: 4574

Re: Hi Spec 285mm brake woes

Are your brakes absolutely awful too?

Today and tomorrow I will be opening the rear drums to check for any leaks in there as well as adjusting the rear brakes. I have a friend who has the same brakes on the front and he can stop on a penny.
by Gjc
Thu Sep 19, 2019 3:12 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Hi Spec 285mm brake woes
Replies: 19
Views: 4574

Re: Hi Spec 285mm brake woes

Hi guys, no real update at the moment sadly. The master cylinder has been changed as the old one was looking pretty sorry for itself so I wanted it changed anyway. Unfortunately the brakes are still the same of course. I am looking to replace the pads on the car as a matter of course along with a fe...
by Gjc
Tue Sep 17, 2019 5:33 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Hi Spec 285mm brake woes
Replies: 19
Views: 4574

Re: Hi Spec 285mm brake woes

It does sound very much like the servo. Who recommended changing the master cylinder and had they actually tested the servo first ? Several people had suggested the master cylinder, which in fairness did need replacing as it was looking pretty old and knackered and had a small weep from it anyway. ...
by Gjc
Tue Sep 17, 2019 5:32 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Hi Spec 285mm brake woes
Replies: 19
Views: 4574

Re: Hi Spec 285mm brake woes

Sounds like you have no vacuum coming in has the pipe spilt or come off ? With the engine off, try pumping the brake pedal 3 or 4 times to deplete the vacuum in the servo, then, with your foot firmly on the brake, start the engine. You shoukd feel the pedal sink as the servo kicks in. If not it sug...
by Gjc
Tue Sep 17, 2019 4:43 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: Finally my first ever Capri! 1987 2.8i Special
Replies: 11
Views: 4813

Re: Finally my first ever Capri! 1987 2.8i Special

The hunting issue is a weird one, most of the time it starts to hunt almost straight away on startup, but now and again it will start up fine and not hunt at al Just a thought but, re. your other brake problem possibly being a servo issue: a leaking vac. hose could not only mean no servo , but also...
by Gjc
Tue Sep 17, 2019 3:28 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Hi Spec 285mm brake woes
Replies: 19
Views: 4574

Hi Spec 285mm brake woes

Hi all, I have a 1987 2.8i Special which has the HiSpec 285mm brake upgrade on the front. However the brakes are terrible. You have to almost stand on them to get the car to stop, and it should certainly perform better than that. Today the master cylinder was changed as the old one was looking a lit...
by Gjc
Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:11 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: Finally my first ever Capri! 1987 2.8i Special
Replies: 11
Views: 4813

Re: Finally my first ever Capri! 1987 2.8i Special

Thanks for the welcomes guys. Luckily I have purchased a new master cylinder just in case this is the issue with the brakes. The hunting issue is a weird one, most of the time it starts to hunt almost straight away on startup, but now and again it will start up fine and not hunt at all. Most annoyin...
by Gjc
Sun Sep 15, 2019 2:49 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: Finally my first ever Capri! 1987 2.8i Special
Replies: 11
Views: 4813

Finally my first ever Capri! 1987 2.8i Special

Afternoon all, I see this car has already been owned by another use on this site, though now inactive. Got this a couple of weeks ago and then immediately went on holiday, got back yesterday and just want to drive it but has a couple of issues. First of all when starting the car it hunts at idle, ve...
by Gjc
Mon Sep 02, 2019 11:31 am
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: 1987/ D Plate Crystal Blue 2.8 Injection Special
Replies: 9
Views: 5396

Re: 1987/ D Plate Crystal Blue 2.8 Injection Special

Thanks for the warm welcome! Once the builders have finished my driveway I’ll be getting some pictures up don’t worry!