Just getting to the point of getting the Quantum back together and the used servo I fitted last year, that replaced the original servo fitted when I bought the car, has decided to go the same route as the original.
The servo is as fitted to a Mk2 Fiesta XR2 & is a getting to be a quite rare item.
The original servo had quite a bad vacuum leak due to the large diaphragm having a split in it.
I can get a seal set for the servo but its missing the large diaphragm with no equivalent diaphragm available.
There is the option to replace the servo with a different type. Most use early mk1 mondeo (pre abs) or a early ford KA (pre abs) servos but it does require a little fettling to make them fit.
With both the above servos not being as common as they once were and when they do appear for sale they are far from cheap plus they are all getting on in years too.
I came across a pretty much bolt on option which removes the need for a servo made by Compbrake.
www.compbrake.com/
The item in question being either of these.
www.compbrake.com/product/ford-fiesta-mk123xr2-brake-bias-servo-replacement-pedal-box-kit-hydraulic-dual-cylinder-kit-b/
www.compbrake.com/product/ford-fiesta-mk123xr2-brake-bias-servo-replacement-pedal-box-kit-hydraulic-dual-ap-cylinder-kit-b/
From what I can see the only difference between the above two kits is one uses unbranded master cylinders and the other uses AP Racing master cylinders.
Has anyone experience of Compbrake parts & their quality?
If the difference in price between the unbranded master cylinders and the AP Racing master cylinders wasn't as large I wouldn't think twice but the AP racing master cylinders add just over £200 which would pay for more than a few sets of the unbranded master cylinders?
Anyone got any thoughts on going with the unbranded master cylinders or do I bite the bullet and get the AP racing?
Also welcome any other thoughts as to should I shouldn't I use the bias brake setup.
As far as my insurance are concerned they are a lot happier me going with the bias brake setup than using a non original servo & adding the compbrake bias brake setup adds nothing to my premium.
The servo is as fitted to a Mk2 Fiesta XR2 & is a getting to be a quite rare item.
The original servo had quite a bad vacuum leak due to the large diaphragm having a split in it.
I can get a seal set for the servo but its missing the large diaphragm with no equivalent diaphragm available.
There is the option to replace the servo with a different type. Most use early mk1 mondeo (pre abs) or a early ford KA (pre abs) servos but it does require a little fettling to make them fit.
With both the above servos not being as common as they once were and when they do appear for sale they are far from cheap plus they are all getting on in years too.
I came across a pretty much bolt on option which removes the need for a servo made by Compbrake.
www.compbrake.com/
The item in question being either of these.
www.compbrake.com/product/ford-fiesta-mk123xr2-brake-bias-servo-replacement-pedal-box-kit-hydraulic-dual-cylinder-kit-b/
www.compbrake.com/product/ford-fiesta-mk123xr2-brake-bias-servo-replacement-pedal-box-kit-hydraulic-dual-ap-cylinder-kit-b/
From what I can see the only difference between the above two kits is one uses unbranded master cylinders and the other uses AP Racing master cylinders.
Has anyone experience of Compbrake parts & their quality?
If the difference in price between the unbranded master cylinders and the AP Racing master cylinders wasn't as large I wouldn't think twice but the AP racing master cylinders add just over £200 which would pay for more than a few sets of the unbranded master cylinders?
Anyone got any thoughts on going with the unbranded master cylinders or do I bite the bullet and get the AP racing?
Also welcome any other thoughts as to should I shouldn't I use the bias brake setup.
As far as my insurance are concerned they are a lot happier me going with the bias brake setup than using a non original servo & adding the compbrake bias brake setup adds nothing to my premium.
