Brake problems

[mouse 6]

Hi Gang.

I have a 1965 Tina Mk.1 

The brakes are crap

I have Escort Mk.1/2 struts with Escort calipers.

I am using a 19mm master cylinder with a remote servo.

 

The engine is a 1690 Escort with a fast road cam and twin choke Weber.

When I pump the pedal the engine speeds up so there is a certain amount  of vacuum

just how much I don't know.

Any info would be appreciated..

 

Regards Mouse..

[sheffieldcortinacentre 529]

Rough guess maser cyl to small I think 22 mmish.

[mouse 6]

Hi Good evening.

The master cylinder I have on is actually .7mm

That relates to almost 18 mm.

I have never seen one bigger than this

 have never seen a 22 mm

This is classed as 19 mm.

The reason I went down this road was because

with having Escort Mk.1/2 callipers the corresponding

master cylinder for  Escort Mk.1/2  is .7 mm.

I have been advised to fit a 12 volt Vacuum pump.

What do you think..

 

Regards Mouse.. 

[sheffieldcortinacentre 529]

Not sure mk3-5 cortinas use the same calipers with a 22mm bore master cylinder.

[mouse 6]

Hi.

Is the Mk.k3/5 dual master cylinder??

 

I am running a single Master cylinder..

 

Regards Mouse..

[sheffieldcortinacentre 529]

Yes.

[sheffieldcortinacentre 529]

Right a quick check reveals the  following

 

MK1 single circuit 17.5 mm bore 

MK2/ MK1 escort/Capri 19mm.

Dual circuit 21mm

 

Any type of servo will only reduce pedal effort NOT improve efficiency.

 

[mouse 6]

Hi.

Thank's for that info..

 

Regards Mouse..