ofuk
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Post by ofuk on Apr 10, 2010 5:45:02 GMT
I have a 1991 405 that has turned out to be an absolute money pit. I have a problem with the brake servo. The brakes are much harder to apply than they should and I've been told by my mechanic that I need a new one. I can't afford a new one at around £200 and am struggling to find one in a breaker's over here. Is the same servo used on any other Peugeot's so that I stand a better chance of finding a used one?
Thanks,
Paul
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Post by oldpug on Apr 10, 2010 15:22:10 GMT
No,only use a 405 one,any year,any model.By the way is your 405 a diesel??if so it will may be the vacuum pump in trouble.
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Post by ofuk on Apr 10, 2010 18:55:02 GMT
Yes, sorry it's a diesel. Please explain about the vacuum pump fault......
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Post by frank on Apr 10, 2010 19:18:45 GMT
its on the gearbox end of the engine at the top, its belt driven off the camshaft. take the pipe off it that goes to the servo and check to see if its drawing enough vacum.
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Post by ofuk on Apr 11, 2010 5:57:15 GMT
The mechanic said there wasn't a lot of vacuum in the pipe. Is this an easier and cheaper job than replacing the servo?
Thanks,
Paul
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Post by frank on Apr 11, 2010 8:43:53 GMT
yes it is easier to replace the vac pump then the servo
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Post by ofuk on Apr 11, 2010 16:07:09 GMT
ok, thanks. So will the vacuum pump from any other Peugeot fit incase I can't find one from a 405d?
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Post by oldpug on Apr 14, 2010 16:15:47 GMT
No,as before find one from a 405 or a Citreon BX which has the same engine.Normally the diaphragm in the pump gets perforated,if you can get a new one its a simple job to replace it.You do not even have to remove the pump,just a few screws and take the top off.
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Post by oldpug on Apr 14, 2010 16:24:19 GMT
There was a Rover with a Peugeot Diesel the same as yours,I think it was a 416 or a 418??
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Post by ofuk on Apr 27, 2010 17:08:15 GMT
Sorry I've not replied sooner but thankyou for the information. Is the diaphragm available to buy seperately new?
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Post by oldpug on May 2, 2010 9:26:34 GMT
Yes,I used to get a repair kit from a Peugeot Dealer but that was years ago.If they are still available from Peugeot you may find them very expensive, so a complete pump from a factor more cost effective ??
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Post by ofuk on May 2, 2010 20:09:38 GMT
My mechanic said a recon pump will be around £200!!!!!!! so I'll have to bide my time until I can find one in a breaker's or take a risk and buy a used one off ebay and hope it's ok. Unless anyone on here has one that that is guaranteed to work and would post it out,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Paul
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Post by ofuk on Jul 7, 2010 15:49:28 GMT
Couldn't find a used belt driven pump anywhere over here but a recent Hungarian friend owns a car spares shop and managed to source me a rubber diaphragm kit for 1200huf (£4). Dirt cheap and dead eay to fit.
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