Hi guys,
This might be a bit off-thread, but I'm currently surfing the web for a swift solution to a loong problem...
I live in Norway, and according to the regulations, all cars built after 1971 (I think, mine is a 1975, so it is under the rule) has to have dual-line brakes unless they are registered with a "usage clause" which limits the ways I use the vehicle. So I embarked on the mission, prior to registration. And having built everything from the tires and up to the pedal box, I find that part no 569652 has gone out of production and I can't buy a standard pedal box for the car (my plan was to leave it with as original a state as possible, but with the dual-lines, so I went for standard equipment, UNF and all).
So now I am faced with the following dilemma; I have everything up to the servo, which ia a standard 88/109" servo, but nothing to connect it to...
1. Can I fit a Defender pedal box? (This would be great, there are many complete sets with Defender box/servo/master cylinder available on eBay)
2. Must I use a Series box, if so, where can I get one? (Would be nice to have it as close to original as possible)
3. If a Defender box fits, what other equipment/parts should I swap while I am at it? (i.e.: What is actually the best brake system?)
4. Read somewhere that a Defender box was too large...my ending points are:
- Why no more 569652's? No "unorignal manufacturers" somewhere?
- Any used shops you could recommend?
- Do the Series servo fit against a Defender bracket/pedal box?
- My Dad used to say; "Don't force it son, just get a biggher hammer" (Meaning if the servo fits the bracket, I'll get a hammer to fix the rest...
Really want to get the car on the road before summer starts, would appreciate any advice I can get. Happy to start another thread; "how to swap single-line for dual-line breaks".. Feel anyone could benefit from this on older cars, and I am also thinking about making the brake lines "crossed" like in newer cars, instead of front/back divided into circuits.
Regards,
John
