Front disc advice

[5erge]

My 70 has had an upgrade to late discs, I'm pondering the idea of a servo, is it really worth the effort and additional cash or would the money be better spent elsewhere on the braking system?

Cheers

Des

 

[dubdubz]

Des

if you haven't got the bracket for the servo - it's a pain and I'd buy decent pads - [greenstuff or renowned make]

also don't forget there is the plumbing nightmare that is the servo vacuum takeoff [think you have twin carbs] , I've got my 68 running but it won't idle as yet so I think it's the vac takeoff leaking somewhere.

The non return valves aren't cheap and most setups have 2 - plus the piping has to vacuum hose.

I may well scrap mine if it doesn't fix easily and go to non servo and spend the money in drilled or grooved discs. The stopping power isn't any different of course from where you are now to servo - it's just the effort required by you to brake.
So what I'm saying [not very well] is better pads or discs is actually miles better than a servo as the servo won't increase you braking effiency [afaik :lol: ]

Darren

 

[5erge]

Right upgraded pads it is then, I've used EBC before with grooved discs so know how efficient they are.

Cheers

Des

 

[5erge]

Was thinking I will actually upgrade the front brake hoses to stainless steel braided.

This company sell them for £30 inc delivery so not much more than the standard spec hoses from VW Heritage.

Does anyone know the spec of cable I require? I have a 70 Bay with late bay discs/calipers? I'm sure the lines I need would be (this is from VW Heritage) Brake hose,front,T2 71>,1302/3 340mm (FF)
[281-611-775/B]

Cheers

Des

 

[Araon]

My late doka brakes well on stock brakes minus the servo I might gain slightly a smaller thigh but to be honest the effort in braking is minimal, it may be better investing the cash elsewhere and just keeping on top of the brake servicing.....