Don Vierling wrote:
> Paul (Root)
>
> AFAIK, the servo hose Moss sells (182-188) is just regular hose. When I
> got my replacement hose I expected it to be that "braided" pattern that
> the original has, but it appears to be ordinary hose of the correct
> diameter. [Note: the "original" hose 182-185 is marked N/A in the catalog.]
Ok, I'm going to replace that hose. Thanks. Mine's pretty hard cooked.
I gotta get over to NAPA (3 blocks from work and I can't seem to get
there) for a couple of Gold oil filters anyway.
> My vacuum hose was dry rotted (or "cooked" by manifold heat more likely)
> and cracked right above the servo check-valve on the manifold. This
> will cause a lack of vacuum assist when braking and the brakes should
> feel hard, but not "squishy". You might want to check the system is
> properly bled and maybe replace the stock caliper hoses with those
> Stainless Steel Teflon (Moss 182-225) lines. I have them, but have not
> installed them yet. Waiting till I do a complete brake service.
I replaced all the lines 2 years ago, when I did the brakes and the
front end. I bet I just did it with too much pressure on the ezibleed
and still have a few bubbles. Ed says 8-10 psi.
> Hope that helps,
> Donny V
> 1978 MGB
>
>
> I still have a bit of squish in the brakes. I've been trying to blame
> the power assist, but I don't think that's it after reading the thread
> on that. Oh, that thread was on yahoo. I still don't like the look of
> my vacuum hose for the power brakes. Is that a regular hose, or do I
> need something special?
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