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Brake servo mounting angle
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 5:23 pm
by Misterb_57
I've just purchased a Powertune clone of the Lockheed remote servo to install in the project.
But the manual states it must be mounted at between 25 & 45 degree angle (front uppermost). It appears they are sensitive to the mounting angle but does anyone know why?
Need to mount mine at 10 to15 degrees to fit in the space available and want to know if it's going to work.
Chris.
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 9:07 pm
by stevieturbo
I can maybe see the master cylinder needing to be at a sensible angle....not really sure why the servo would need to be
Although lets face it...almost all are mounted at a slight incline.
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 11:00 pm
by DEVONMAN
The outlet end of the servo cylinder needs to be elevated to ensure that air is not trapped in the cylinder behind the internal piston. A good rapid push of the brake pedal would probably shift any air but having the outlet raised does easy purging.
Regards Denis
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 3:43 pm
by unstable load
DEVONMAN wrote:The outlet end of the servo cylinder needs to be elevated to ensure that air is not trapped in the cylinder behind the internal piston. A good rapid push of the brake pedal would probably shift any air but having the outlet raised does easy purging.
Regards Denis
That being the case, then you should be OK within your constraints, subject to the usual disclaimers etc etc.....
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 5:03 pm
by Misterb_57
Thanks Devonman.
I wont pretend that I understand how they work but I'll make sure I get the maximum angle I can achieve.
Chris.