cjc999 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Hello, I have been looking for install images of remote clutch servos fitted to Defenders. I have seen the red booster kits which look nice but are above my budget. It is a 300Tdi so already has an assist Spring. Having had a couple of operations on my left knee it is not in good shape and I find the Defender painful after a couple of days - even on short trips. So I need to make the clutch effort lighter! As it may be my daily driver soon. I have bought a remote servo kit (Powertune) which is basically a Lockheed unit with a 2.3:1 ratio, which is potentially overkill but I have it so want to give it a go. Question is has anyone done this and what are pitfalls? Also I'd like to fit it beside the brake servo under the wing on top of the wheel arch. Have measured up and it looks like I will have to remove the brake master cylinder assembly to get it in. If someone has fitted one and has any hints and tips it would be great to hear them. Thanks in advance. Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Hi Chris. I replied to your PM. My build thread in my signature covers a little of the clutch servo install. For those on mobiles, thread linky here http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=88812&page=4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudmonkey Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Mickey, is there any reason why you used adaptors for your pipe work instead of re-tapping the servo out to 1/4"? Do you get any lag in the pedal return? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Mickey, is there any reason why you used adaptors for your pipe work instead of re-tapping the servo out to 1/4"? Do you get any lag in the pedal return? LR fitted adapters to a std master cylinder anyway, and indeed these remain part of the circuit. To tap out the remote cylinder unnecessarily risks getting swarf in critical places, but moreover I'd say there isn't a lot of spare metal in the casting. Oh and modifying parts like that invalidates their warranty. ? Pretty sure I had the adapters anyway, and why make more work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudmonkey Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Fair play, so the reduction in size at the fittings doesn't lead to the pedal being too slow on its return? That is all I was worried about. Looks like I've found something to add to the list for the upcoming bank holiday weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 No slower than a normal Defender pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudmonkey Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Thanks Mickey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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