Thread: Gav's 101.

Yes, but if that's all you do, you end up with a very small amount of metal holding your master cylinder to the booster, and then you exert more pressure on it with the new booster. I didn't want to leave it like that, I wanted the retrofit to be as strong, if not stronger than the original. The holes need to be moved by nearly 10mm all up, so it's a fair bit to take out and not do anything about IMO.

Well, came across something interesting today. I was at my mates engineering shop and noticed an electric PAS column in the 'to do' pile of customers things. I asked who had bought it in and what for. His reply was that he had bought it a while ago to fit to an old Falcon he has. He decided not to go ahead with it and. He had dragged it out to throw in the scrap bin. 'It's yours if you want it'. Well, with that it was in the back of the car in a jiffy. I've looked at these on line and I've always thought it would be an interesting solution if it would physically fit - which I always had my doubts about.

I bought it home to play with - nothing ventured, etc. well, after sitting it in situ tonight and running a tape over everything, it seems that in fact it could be made to fit.

Not going to do a lot to it at the moment as I have too much to do getting ready for Corowa and Melrose, but after Easter I may look at this. I have a spare steering column/box I can play with as well, so who knows.

How good would speed sensitive power steering be on a 101...

Got the brakes working again tonight - a big relief given the time frame I'm on to get to Corowa - a week away today!

Still a bit spongy, so probably still some air in the system, but I ran out of brake fluid, so no more tonight. Even though I sealed the master cylinder to the booster, I still had a small vacuum leak - I could here it, but it didn't effect things too much, as it stops very well, even though the brake pedal is low. Only did a few stops rolling back and forth in the driveway, but I can tell it will stop well. I'll finish bleeding the brakes tomorrow night with a bit of luck and report back on my findings.

Originally Posted by bacicat

Got the brakes working again tonight - a big relief given the time frame I'm on to get to Corowa - a week away today!

Still a bit spongy, so probably still some air in the system, but I ran out of brake fluid, so no more tonight. Even though I sealed the master cylinder to the booster, I still had a small vacuum leak - I could here it, but it didn't effect things too much, as it stops very well, even though the brake pedal is low. Only did a few stops rolling back and forth in the driveway, but I can tell it will stop well. I'll finish bleeding the brakes tomorrow night with a bit of luck and report back on my findings.

You'll hear a slight hiss as you depress the pedal with the Disco Booster. Re bleeding, clamp both rubber flex lines off and do both rears, and then once done, clamp the rear flex and alternate fronts. I had a long hose and a pot, and pumped most of a reservoir thru each cylinder, pouring the pot back in each time. Pedal like a rock without engine running. While on the subject of brakes, check that your load sensing valve is not ceased. If it is.... belt the plunger in 3 mm with a punch... This will give you good rear brakes, but not overkill!!!

I'll pop around tomorrow to give you a hand. Text me when you'll be home.

So, a bit more done today. Replaced all the flexible hoses in the brake system as they've been sitting there for a while. Good time to do them as I will be putting the system under a bit more pressure.

Mr Marsh came around and gave me a hand to bleed everything up - very easy process. Wound the rear actuator in a bit to bleed the brakes easier (it's not seized Simon, works like it should) and left it a few turns in more than where I found it. During the first test run, it was found to be in a bit far... Jumped on the picks and the back locked up. A bit of opposite lock had me heading straight again. Smoke and the smell of burning rubber followed - not sure what the car behind me thought... . Not something I want while towing the van either....

Readjusted it, bled a bit more air out of the system and I'm happy with the brakes now. . Much lighter brake pedal, but I think I've got a bit of brake fluid on the shoes, or something like that as I can't lock the fronts, but it does stop well. I know I've got a leaking wheel cylinder on one side, so will have to look at that - after Corowa.

Stripped everything out the back and hosed it all clean. Tomorrow is finishing a. Few things off, wiring up a standard trailer plug and taking the van for a spin behind the 101 for the first time.

Today is tomorrow so--

Will post some pics tonight.