The reason for the failure of Sprint servos has apparently been established.
Testing out theories, the recon folk have determined that low fluid levels in the reservoir can cause the piston to punch it's way through the bakelite component in the servo; this component no longer being available from any source.
So keep an eye on your brake fluid levels folks, meanwhile an alternative solution is still being developed
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Im assuming by low levels in the reservoir you mean the pedal travel is too much ie a leak or air in system?
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Didn't MikeyB post details of a straight replacement Lockheed servo, namely Sherpa/LDV?xvivalve wrote:an alternative solution is still being developed
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Re: Important: Sprint Servo Update
For folk who put stainless sleeves into master cylinders, reducing a bore isn't an issue.
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tony g wrote:Im assuming by low levels in the reservoir you mean the pedal travel is too much ie a leak or air in system?
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Re: Important: Sprint Servo Update
As I understand the observations they've made Tony it's piston travel not pedal travel that causes the damage. I'll be seeing them soon and get a first hand explanation rather than through a third party on the 'phone.
The important part is check fluid levels regularly.
The important part is check fluid levels regularly.