I am looking for a new/reconditioned Jaguar Mk 2 brake servo. These are pricey from Jaguar specialists, but I suspect that the same servo is fitted to other vehicles (eg Land Rovers), and would be much cheaper. Can anyone advise? Thanks, Ian.
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If you are not really stuck on originality, I suggest look at other brake boosters.
The PBR VH40 is a great replacement. In Australia they run from A$200 to A$600.
It is typically only the fraction of the price quoted for an original booster rebuild.
If you sniff around, you may be able to dig up a similar replacement in the European area.
The PBR VH40 is a great replacement. In Australia they run from A$200 to A$600.
It is typically only the fraction of the price quoted for an original booster rebuild.
If you sniff around, you may be able to dig up a similar replacement in the European area.
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i purchased one recently, they can be had for 300 to 500 U.S. at the usual parts outlets for jags, although it's not really a jaguar OEM part.. it's probably a reproduction. a used one, if it can be found, would be about half of that. i think i bought mine here...
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Thank you for the above pointers. The SNG Barratt offering is still over £200, whereas typical Land Rover ones are around £60 and look remarkably similar.
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I think the boost ratio of the original servo was 3:1. The alternative offered by SNG and others is more like 4:1. A lot of the less expensive remote servos have a boost ratio around 2:1. Since the standard Mk2 brakes, though they work well, require a strong push, a 2:1 servo might not be very comfortable to use.
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Disc brakes require higher pressure than drum brakes
I suspect the Land Rover booster would be for drum brakes and not suitable for disc brakes.
MK1 3.4 s with drum brakes used the same booster as the disc braked cars including MK2s however they were fitted with a restriction valve/port to slow the onset of otherwise harsh braking.
I suspect the Land Rover booster would be for drum brakes and not suitable for disc brakes.
MK1 3.4 s with drum brakes used the same booster as the disc braked cars including MK2s however they were fitted with a restriction valve/port to slow the onset of otherwise harsh braking.




