Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake Servo Problems

2023-03-24 Thread John Hogg
Hi All - Just thought I would give you an update on my Quantum 2+2 brake servo problems. The guys at Shine Automotive (on Youtube and Facebook) in Thirsk, North Yorkshire got everything sorted out and working fine. Just for your information they settle for a Ford KA servo in the end as they

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake Servo Problems

2022-10-24 Thread John Hogg
Hi Jim and all Thank you all for your information and advice. I eventually gave up and took the 2+2 to my 'Good Buddies' at *Shine Automotive* in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Sam and Colin are both great guys and do alot of work on 'Youtube' for their channel on various builds. Sam found that a

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake Servo Problems

2022-09-09 Thread 'Bill Jackson' via Quantum Owners Group
There was, ar one time, a fairly well documented conversion for the 2+2 involving the use of a mk1 (non ABS) MONDEO Servo. There were a few minor (?) Fitting complications, but the result was reported to be a huge improvement. Incidentally, the servo for the Mk3 based H4 is also as hens teeth to

RE: [Quantum Owners] Brake Servo Problems

2022-09-08 Thread susanandmartin
2022 17:19 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Brake Servo Problems At least they did put some paint on them which beats some of their products today. But do agree would have been sensible for them to use a brake fluid resistant paint not the same stuff they have used

RE: [Quantum Owners] Brake Servo Problems

2022-09-08 Thread PAUL SLATER
: Thursday, September 8, 2022 4:52 PMTo: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Brake Servo Problems We grew tired of the original servos failing. From the 5 failed servos here its always the big diaphragm that fails, well it is with the ones we have here. We did manage to patch

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake Servo Problems

2022-09-08 Thread rob hancock
Hi John I am away testing tomorrow and racing sat and sun, If no one sorts it before I am back I will have a look to see if we have a good s/h one or at least give you the correct part numbers Regards Rob On Thu, 8 Sep 2022, 12:10 John Hogg, wrote: > Dear All > > I hope someone can help. My

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake Servo Problems

2022-09-08 Thread Jim Hearne
, September 8, 2022 4:52 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Brake Servo Problems We grew tired of the original servos failing. From the 5 failed servos here its always the big diaphragm that fails, well it is with the ones we have here. We did manage to patch

RE: [Quantum Owners] Brake Servo Problems

2022-09-08 Thread 'Paul S Quantum' via Quantum Owners Group
dded advantage of cheap easy to get master cylinders and the ability to adjust the brake bias to exactly as you want it. Sent from Mail for Windows From: 'Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group Sent: 08 September 2022 14:08 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake S

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake Servo Problems

2022-09-08 Thread 'Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
An extremely useful source of info on Mk1 and 2 Fiesta parts and substitutes and suppliers thereof is the Ford Fiesta MK1 / MK2 owners club Bill On Thursday, 8 September 2022 at 12:19:50 BST, Jim Hearne wrote: There are 2 very different master cylinder, servo and transfer bar

RE: [Quantum Owners] Brake Servo Problems

2022-09-08 Thread susanandmartin
I apologise if you’re already familiar with …….. If (with engine off) you press the brake pedal and keeping it pressed then start the engine, does the pedal go down once the engine has started? If it does then there is some assistance provided by the servo. If it doesn’t the first thing to

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake Servo Problems

2022-09-08 Thread Jim Hearne
There are 2 very different master cylinder, servo and transfer bar setups on the Mk2 Fiesta 1986 was the changeover year so we need to work out which setup you have. Can you send a picture ? Unfortunately parts for both setups are vary hard to find. If you have the ability to fabricate parts