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| jasong4110 Member Since: 18 Oct 2009 Location: Henley On Thames Posts: 268   
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His chat status is currently off line, I have sent him a message with a link to this thread. Jason. |
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9th Jan 2013 8:49am |
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| jasong4110 Member Since: 18 Oct 2009 Location: Henley On Thames Posts: 268
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I sent Andrew a message with a link to this thread he has just replied saying he is going to contact both of you.
Jason. |
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10th Jan 2013 5:35pm |
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| Butters Member Since: 14 Mar 2013 Location: North Wales Posts: 23 
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I have one, works perfectly well.
Some points about it... Don't ride the clutch or rest foot on pedal as its power assisted the clutch will slip. If you want the pedals level the bite will be low to the floor. When you adjust the rod and lock the nut off inside the servo use thread lock to stop it from coming loose and adjusting itself up so the clutch slips. I used thread lock once I had the adjustment perfect which took some Fettling after it was fitted, since then 18 months ago its been perfect. The hoses supplied are cheapo, mine are perishing after 18 months don't let this put you off though. The rubber gaiter on the back of the servo will deteriorate after a year as will the paint on the servo, again don't be worried it keeps on working Overall a massive improvement and I recovered from lower back and knee joint pain from town driving and off road on event sites in thee to four weeks so very good. Defender TD5 110 DC (Silver) Range Rover Vogue TD6 L322 2006> (Black) |
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14th Mar 2013 10:06pm |
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| 993porky Member Since: 01 May 2011 Location: sunderland Posts: 171 
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Where do you buy these red boosters from ? Any contact details would be great also is this a diy job and what is the cost for one of these?
Cheers paul |
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15th Mar 2013 8:58pm |
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| andbeacha Member Since: 19 Dec 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3 
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Hi Paul,
You should be able to get one off one of the contacts on the following page: http://www.redbooster.com/#!where-to-buy/vstc1=jeff-burrows You may need to copy and paste the above link as the hyperlink is not picking up the full address. Cheers, Andrew Current car: Defender 110 double cab (crew cab) pickup TD5 04 Previous cars: Disovery 3 TDV6 S (not recommended!), Defender 90 200tdi |
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19th Mar 2013 2:14pm |
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| Butters Member Since: 14 Mar 2013 Location: North Wales Posts: 23
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Just so u know, the red booster can't fit the clutch switch because of the height to the bonnet.
The kit doesn't allow for the clutch switch. HOWEVER You can get your mechanic to run some brake/clutch line to the block the switch mounts on, remotely and then out of the other side of the block attach the pipe from the kit thus keeping the clutch switch and all the genuine set up and features of the vehicle. I have had this done no problems. It means you can effectively have an in line switch mounted flat beside the red booster device. Just a note, at present the clutch switch if bought new are coming through incorrectly boxed, MSK500010 you are actually getting the wrong part though the MSK500020. Keep your old switch and block and buy the unions etc to use. Then flare the ends etc and connect up that way. Better to get a competent mechanic to do this unless you know what you are doing. Defender TD5 110 DC (Silver) Range Rover Vogue TD6 L322 2006> (Black) |
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26th Mar 2013 11:56pm |
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| Butters Member Since: 14 Mar 2013 Location: North Wales Posts: 23
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I fitted red booster to mine. Couple of Things I learnt through a weeks adjustment....
At the rear of the servo there is a split pin and two nuts on a threaded bar that adjusts the pedal height. Inside the servo, I.e. if you take off the master cylinder ther is a rod that pushes / activates the clutch master cylinder. This rod should be adjusted so it is extremely close to the cylinder put not pushing on it when pedal at rest. (Set the pedal height first though) If you do this then you can set the pedal at the position level with the brake pedal, but the bite will be fairly low to the floor, though not slipping and properly disengaging the clutch. It's been on mine for 18 months with no dramas. A tip is to use loctite thread lock or similar on the rod inside the servo once set and tested as the lock nut on mine worked its way loose through vibration and the bar adjusted itself up and the clutch was slipping. Once I had adjusted it and used thread lock, there has been no change or problems since and the clutch works perfectly (18 months) The reason for the low bite when the pedal is adjusted level with the brake pedal is that the throw on the bar actuated in the Servo isn't quite long enough with the pedal in this position to bring the bite up further away form the floor so installers bring the pedal up so high that the bite is then in a normal position. SO RED booster, worked perfect for me once set up, With the bite in normal position, pedal sits high With the bite closer than usual to the floor, you can adjust the pedal to bang level with the brake pedal. Don't rest your foot on the pedal, anybody who rides the clutch constantly after the first centemeter of movement the clutch will be slipping and the pedal is so light you won't feel that cm till you get used to it. OVERALL Would never own a defender without a red booster, I would have something made up if the company went bust or WHY. I do tons of clutch use on and off road, towing and recovery for work and pleasure and wouldn't be without it. Back problem in lower lumbar GONE, leg and knee aches after a busy day GONE  . Happy days.... Defender TD5 110 DC (Silver)
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31st Mar 2013 1:17am |
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| 993porky Member Since: 01 May 2011 Location: sunderland Posts: 171
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Hi Andrew Been a while since you posted this but I've been to busy to get any spare time to spend on my defender which is currently sorn for bait of tlc. I'm interested in red booster but every time I try there website it keeps coming up to go to full site,which is what I'm doing  I've tried copy and pasting your link but no joy, my question is have got a contact telephone number of the supplier cheers paul |
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28th Aug 2013 9:14pm |
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| Lou Sparts Member Since: 15 Apr 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 1501 
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There are other servo kits available, just google remote servo and see what is available.
I thought about fitting a remote servo under one of the front wings under the bonnet but did the clutch pedal mod instead (with great results). 2005 Td5 90 XS Steve |
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28th Aug 2013 9:31pm |
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| 993porky Member Since: 01 May 2011 Location: sunderland Posts: 171
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Cheers for quick reply Lou Sparts I also done clutch spring mod a while back but I wasn't overly impressed tbh, I'll be googling remote servo now |
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28th Aug 2013 9:36pm |
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| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405 
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Looks like my 2014 big mod-to-be then.
I will try & get WSLR in Wellington or CR to fit it in Taunton. Roll on Jan 2014 payday.  Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender |
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31st Dec 2013 8:51pm |
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