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Souped Up | Posted - 31 May 2018 : 11:11:28 Hello all, I've not been on here for a while, spent more time driving the Saab than fixing it. I now need to pick your brains, I think my brake servo is failing, the pedal goes spongey every so often. I have no loss of fluid and can't detect a vacuum leak, I'll check the NRV for engine oil as suggested in one of the earlier posts.
Does the MGB servo fit/work? or what are the other alternatives?
Thanks Jeff |
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kups | Posted - 14 Jul 2018 : 21:32:26 i am interested if they could make a new edition. Right now you can find similar size new booster, but bolt pattern should be changed with adaptor or brackets, and fork should be changed too, i have investigated many boosters but saab v4 booster is quite unique with its bolt and fork combo. New original from Ate would be much better option...
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Souped Up | Posted - 07 Jul 2018 : 10:44:43 I have a reply from ATE Classic, the answer is no, maybe we could convince them with a large order but, not sure it's practical yet. Not enough have failed. They did include a sectional parts diagram which I can't upload on here email if you want a copy. jefberkeleyataoldotcom. see below;-
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Hello Jeff To your inquiry we inform following Unfortunately we can not help you. A new edition would make the amplifier considerably more expensive. And we can not communicate prices. So it is very difficult.
It,s a 6 Zoll Booster
Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Best regards Henrik Breitmeyer
ATE Classic Programm-Manager I CVAM IAM PPM BS
Continental Division Interior Business Unit Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket Rechnungsanschrift/ Billing address: Continental Aftermarket GmbH Guerickestrasse 7, 60488 Frankfurt, Germany
Besucheradresse / Visitors address: Helfmannpark 1, 65760 Eschborn Germany Hotline: +49 (0) 1805-22-12-42 Tel: +49 (0) 69-7603-1962 E-Mail:ate_classic@continental-corporation.com Web.Seite: ate-classic.de
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Souped Up | Posted - 13 Jun 2018 : 10:39:10 I've had nothing back from ATE yet.
Will keep you posted. |
andydeans3 | Posted - 06 Jun 2018 : 18:48:55 Souped Up.
Keep us posted as to how that goes.
The company below have quoted me £120 + VAT + postage to refurbish my old unit unit, as long as the diaphragm piston is OK. This suggests that the diaphragm piston is not available as a part. I'm probably going to send them off my old unit, to see if it can be refurbed.
Andy
Contract Auto Engineering Ltd
Unit 2, Wilden Industrial Est
Wilden Lane
Stourport on Severn
Worcs.
DY13 9JY Andy
1978 LHD SAAB 96 1978 MGB Roadster 2008 LHD "Classic" Renault Twingo 1991 Nissan Figaro |
Souped Up | Posted - 04 Jun 2018 : 11:59:06 I've had a further dig around the ATE site, found the classic section and put in a request for a modern replacement for the original part. |
deggsie | Posted - 03 Jun 2018 : 13:27:34 I've contacted PowerTrack Ltd (in Berk-shire) to see what they can do - will keep you posted. Derek
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andydeans3 | Posted - 03 Jun 2018 : 11:47:21 I've contacted Past Parts in Bury St Edmunds, and an outfit called Contract Auto Engineering in Stourport, Wor-cester-shire!!
I'll report back what they say in terms of can, or cannot do, and cost, if appropriate.
Andy
1978 LHD SAAB 96 1978 MGB Roadster 2008 LHD "Classic" Renault Twingo 1991 Nissan Figaro |
greg124 | Posted - 03 Jun 2018 : 10:42:14 I had the servo on my Alvis refurbished by Past Parts of Bury St Edmunds. It might be worth giving them a call |
beardydave | Posted - 03 Jun 2018 : 07:43:06 Not sure how easy they are to refurbish due to the construction with all those crimped joints between the two saucers.
Google throws up a couple of places that do it though. |
andydeans3 | Posted - 02 Jun 2018 : 18:40:59 Come to think of it, does anyone know of a company that refurbishes brake servos?
Andy
1978 LHD SAAB 96 1978 MGB Roadster 2008 LHD "Classic" Renault Twingo 1991 Nissan Figaro |
andydeans3 | Posted - 02 Jun 2018 : 17:29:13 Souped Up. I speak German and have been looking at their website, and parts list catalogue. As is often the case, the 96 is not listed. Seems to start with the SAAB 99. Does anyone know if the SAAB 99, had the same ATE servo fitted, as the later 96s? Below is a photo of my old servo. It famously packed up 15 minutes after I left the house to go to the ferry, on the way to Sweden.... I drove 2 weeks with no servo. Big strong right leg at the end of it!!
The "T51" that you refer to can clearly be seen. "bremsegerat" simply means brake equipment, or similar. This brake servo would appear to have been fitted to Mercedes Benz cars. See E bay listing below. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=brake+servo+ate+t-51
Andy
1978 LHD SAAB 96 1978 MGB Roadster 2008 LHD "Classic" Renault Twingo 1991 Nissan Figaro |
Souped Up | Posted - 02 Jun 2018 : 11:26:49 I've started to check part numbers etc to see what modern replacements are available. According to Haynes 69-70 LHD cars were fitted with a Lockheed 4258-193. Anything 1971 onwards with an ATE T51-734.
ATE are still used on many German and French cars so the Renault Kangoo may be the answer.
Could one of our German speakers check on/contact;- www.ate-brakes.com/catalogues/online-catalogues/
I'm going to look at the Lockheed one next.
Cheers Jeff
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melle | Posted - 01 Jun 2018 : 21:15:43 A chap I had a chat with at Swedish Day 2017 used a Renault Kangoo servo and BMC.
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Souped Up | Posted - 01 Jun 2018 : 12:23:58 Thanks all. I think you are right stevebod, The NRV is fine. I tried starting the engine with my foot on the brake and the pedal dropped a little as it should.
About to order a seal kit for the master cylinder.
Still be handy to know an adaptable/alternative servo though.
Cheers Jeff |
green96v4 | Posted - 01 Jun 2018 : 11:42:42 me too!
I've also been looking at Mini and Stag BMC's/Servos |