Hmmm, I would think it would be more correct to say that the servo gives
you less pedal effort for the equivalent stopping power. The addition of
the servo would not shorten your stopping distances unless you had been
physically unable to depress the pedal hard enough to achieve maximum
stopping power (just short of lockup). Or look at it this way: if you can
lock up your brakes without a servo, you can apply more than enough force
to achieve the shortest possible stopping distance. And let's not get
into that ABS discussion...
On the other hand, you may find the feel of servo-assisted brakes more
consistent with your '90s vehicles, so it may be just what you're looking
for.
Michael P. Ohleger had this to say:
>Tab,
>
>I added a servo assist to my 67. Had great results. All the other stuff
>is ok
>albeit extra $$$$ and I don't think it will stop you any faster unless you
>add
>the assist. The servo gave me greater stopping power and was the closest
>thing
>to power brakes I could find. Cheers
>
BTW The servo IS "power brakes" in the generally accepted sense of the
term.
>Michael
>
>Tab Julius wrote:
>
>> For a '78B
>>
>> All my other vehicles are '90+, and as much as I love the MG, I must say
>> that the brakes are quite a change (but of course, similar to what I grew
>> up with).
>>
>> I don't mind trying to spend a little to improve them, though I'm not going
>> to redo the whole system, as the car is currently in one piece and still
>> being used. Both Moss and Victoria sell Ventilated Rotors - anyone tried
>> them? Opinions from those who know about them?
>>
>> Also, VB sells a "brake kit" which includes the aforementioned rotors, plus
>> 4-piston calipers, carbon fiber pads, etc. Thoughts on this
>> setup? Alternatives?
>>
>> Finally, would DOT 4 or DOT 5 be best? (never mind - just joking). But the
>> above questions are valid.
>>
>> TIA,
>>
>> - Tab
>
>
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If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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