Indy's Wolseley 18/85

Worth checking why the new battery went flat - see if there is any current discharge over and above a few m/a. If there is pull the connector off the alternator to ensure a diode / diode pack hasn't failed next check if the boot light is stuck on. How about the reversing light you fixed - is it wired through the ignition?

It could be the lights were accidentally left on or a door open?

As for the brake fluid, as nothing is visible on the floor from the wheel areas, have a look at the brake master cylinder where the push rod actuates. If nothing is visible there check all of the pipes and hoses for any signs of fluid, take of the brake drums.

After that it only leaves the servo and you want to discount every other source before a servo rebuild which is expensive.

Regards

David

Yes, if the fluid's gone without using the foot brake it shouldn't drain into the servo as long as the car is flat.

regards

David

I believe you will find it is the seals on the servo that have failed and not the brake master cylinder. The servo should have a brake fluid feed all the time and not leak.

It looks like a Girling Mk11B servo (can someone confirm please as other servos were fitted in Australasia made by PBR) in which case there is a rebuild kit available. These kits are expensive and before purchase you should examine the bores of the servo. If they are worn or scored a rebuild may not last long if at all. There are several companies offering rebuilt servos but they are all expensive and some do not have new internals , only a new diaphragm and rubber seals. In the UK I know that a Lockheed conversion has been fairly popular, I think Chris has one.

Get advice from someone who has experience of where to buy good servos locally if that's possible.

Good luck

regards

David

Yup, that's a Girling Powerstop IIB. If you want to keep it, I'd suggest a rather more thorough approach than just fitting the very expensive seal kit. Always a bit hit and miss, just replacing the seals, even if the bores of the cylinders look good.

Spend a bit more and get the cylinders sleeved with stainless inserts. Then fit the seal kit and you'll never have to worry about the servo ever again. It is an expensive option, but it works.

I fitted a Lockheed servo after last years rebuild. It was a cheap option, but involved re-organising the engine bay. The vacuum tank fitted to the bulkhead, thus displacing the header tank. I also had to make up new brake lines from the master to the servo and back to the valve assembly. Not difficult, but it did change the look of the engine bay.

Or - you find a suitable one down at your end of the world. David has mentioned the PBR servo; there may be others. The main thing is to find one with the right bias ratio - 3:1.

Bear in mind that the remote servo is a pretty much obsolete beast in these days of dual circuit brake systems, so apart from the reproduction Lockheed-style ones to be found on the likes of eBay, all these servos will be at least 30+ years old and will need refurbishing in some form.

Chris.

I've found this advert; I know nothing about the company but it would require sending your servo to the UK for overhaul but you wouldn't be liable for UK VAT at 20%. They state they use stainless steel internals as Chris recommends.


HERE

regards

David

Servo off and will be with my father in law in a day or two.

To keep myself busy i'll be doing some wire bushing inside the firewall and other bits in bobs so we can get her back on the road.

Then I might look into doing the timing belts on the Rover.

And if that wasn't enough fun, we've been going to open homes as well...

-Andrew