Servo failure and a puzzle?
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2022 8:48 pm
The remote servo (Lockheed type) has just failed after circa 50 years on my1972 BGT. It was about the only component which had never been replaced.
I started up the BGT after a long Winter slumber and was greeted by clouds of white smoke which eventually cleared. I didn't realise what it was, as all seemed well.
But today, several days later, I noticed the master cylinder was almost empty. The penny dropped at once! I did then refill the master cylinder and - no white smoke and a firm brake pedal. So it really appeared as if the servo leak had cured itself?
The servo pipe to the inlet manifold was wet inside with brake fluid, so no doubt what had happened.
I have ordered a replacement servo, but am really puzzled as to how the leak of fluid has somehow ceased? It will be replaced before I drive it again!
Ian F
I started up the BGT after a long Winter slumber and was greeted by clouds of white smoke which eventually cleared. I didn't realise what it was, as all seemed well.
But today, several days later, I noticed the master cylinder was almost empty. The penny dropped at once! I did then refill the master cylinder and - no white smoke and a firm brake pedal. So it really appeared as if the servo leak had cured itself?
The servo pipe to the inlet manifold was wet inside with brake fluid, so no doubt what had happened.
I have ordered a replacement servo, but am really puzzled as to how the leak of fluid has somehow ceased? It will be replaced before I drive it again!
Ian F