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by powerwheels86
Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rear Drum Brake Issues and Brake Servo
Replies: 10
Views: 331

Re: Rear Drum Brake Issues and Brake Servo

Well how do they know if older cars have servos? It's an older honda... I actually didn't know it would fail an mot without it...

I'm sure the e30 servo is fine, I'll double check the brake lines..
by powerwheels86
Mon Mar 31, 2014 12:53 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rear Drum Brake Issues and Brake Servo
Replies: 10
Views: 331

Re: Rear Drum Brake Issues and Brake Servo

well there aren't any plans for selling, i currently have a Honda that doesn't use a Brake Servo (i removed it and installed a booster delete) and have no issues stopping even abruptly... The E30 will be used as a daily driver and for comfort purposes, it won't be seeing any circuits or tracks as my...
by powerwheels86
Sun Mar 30, 2014 8:40 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rear Drum Brake Issues and Brake Servo
Replies: 10
Views: 331

Re: Rear Drum Brake Issues and Brake Servo

Well the problem is, it was written up as one of the reasons my MOT was refused, 'Brake Servo leaking' was the write up... How am i supposed to explain that, it's supposed to hiss? Ask how to adjust the automatic adjuster? I already replaced the drum brake cylinder and tightened the lines, then bled...
by powerwheels86
Sun Mar 30, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rear Drum Brake Issues and Brake Servo
Replies: 10
Views: 331

Rear Drum Brake Issues and Brake Servo

Took my car in to get an MOT and my nearside rear brake has little to no effect under regular braking or when the hand brake is pulled... I'm also having issues with my Brake servo where it makes a "hiss" noise when i press the brake down, just a quick hiss, not a continuous one... If i need to repl...
by powerwheels86
Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:56 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Possible wiring issue
Replies: 9
Views: 252

Re: Possible wiring issue

Are there any schematics for the plug to the left of the accessories plug?
by powerwheels86
Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:27 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Possible wiring issue
Replies: 9
Views: 252

Re: Possible wiring issue

so after looking around and following some wires, it does seem to be an alarm, there are wires leading to a BMW horn under the bonnet on the passenger side... i was also noticing a few other "loose" wires... was wondering if anyone could show me a picture of what this is supposed to look like with w...
by powerwheels86
Sun Mar 09, 2014 7:18 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Possible wiring issue
Replies: 9
Views: 252

Re: Possible wiring issue

well i don't know at all what it is... i just recently bought the car and was going over everything and prepping it for an MOT, wasn't sure if it was factory or not... as i've said before, i'm fairly new to the E30... if you say it's an alarm of some sort, i don't see a point in it either... will be...
by powerwheels86
Sun Mar 09, 2014 5:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Possible wiring issue
Replies: 9
Views: 252

Possible wiring issue

climbed in behind the glove box to swap out the heater core valve and stumbled upon this business... http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/PowerWheels86/BMW/73fbda41533b74ed23f5cfe0e42084c2.jpg http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/PowerWheels86/BMW/1a32401b587d833628f8587654904dae.jpg fairly ne...
by powerwheels86
Fri Mar 07, 2014 3:02 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: magpie
Replies: 640
Views: 88106

Re: Magpie

Put a wanted ad up for a heater control valve, magpie offered one at a good price... Quick delivery as well!! Great seller