Technical Hard brake pedal

[chanchan]

Hi guys and girls,

Well, I've fixed the head gasket issue and now it doesn't overheat and the heater now blows out hot air. Success.

Onto next problem

Got a hard brake pedal that means I virtually have to stamp on pedal for brakes to work. Automatically think it's the servo, so tried the old method of foot on brake when engine off and then start car. Should soften up once engine starts

No difference in pedal, so to save me great deal of time searching, anyone like to start on where it could be please??

I've already looked at the vacuum pipe that goes from servo to inlet. Looks ok, but can it be tested.

If not this, could it be stuck caliper, worn pads or more likely a servo replacement and all the fun that brings.


Thanks in advance peeps and merry Xmas to you all

Craig

 

[Liquid Knight]

You could have a stuck diaphragm in the servo. Disconnect the vacuum pipe, start the engine a refit it while the engine is running.

 

[chanchan]

Thanks for the advice, I've had a quick look, but does it pull off from servo end or should I undo it from the manifold??

Thanks

 

[maggers]

Pulls out of the servo easiest, just be gentle.....

 

[chanchan]

Roger wilco. Thanks