Brakes: 850: - Brake fluid leaking into servo - whats happened? - Page 2

Matthews 855 T5 · Apr 10th, 2009, 10:54

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Originally Posted by Chris_Rogers

If the servo is working and not perforated by the rust, there is no reason why it should fail an MOT.

However if it's bad enough for a rust hole to have appeared or the metal is dangerously thin then you really have no option but to replace the servo for safety's sake, MOT or not.

Yes, I agree, I have got it booked in for repair. I could change the master cylinder myself but would struggle with the servo so my 'friendly' garage are going to do it.

So my easter egg budget is on hold!
Thanks for your advice
Matt

Matthews 855 T5 · Apr 18th, 2009, 15:21

Just got my car back yipee!! Not good for the bank account but at least it is now up and running and Mot'd for 53 weeks.

The garage replaced the brake servo and master cylinder, they needed to drop the front subframe in order to replace the servo. This was why I bottled out in doing it myself.

Also replaced was a front A arm and they rebuilt the hand brake with new cable and shoes.

Thanks for all the help
Matt

Apr 18th, 2009, 15:21	#12
Matthews 855 T5 Master Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2024 06:02 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: York	Just got my car back yipee!! Not good for the bank account but at least it is now up and running and Mot'd for 53 weeks. The garage replaced the brake servo and master cylinder, they needed to drop the front subframe in order to replace the servo. This was why I bottled out in doing it myself. Also replaced was a front A arm and they rebuilt the hand brake with new cable and shoes. Thanks for all the help Matt __________________ Get that kettle on!

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