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wired J-H Member
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Mates, I test drove a 1975 JH that I ultimately purchased a couple of days ago. It was my first time ever driving a JH. The one issue (well, maybe the most glaring issue) I found is that the brake pedal was extremely hard to press. With significant force, it did slow the car, but I don't think I ever made it over about 15 or 20 mph. It felt very different from every other car I have ever driven, primarily that it took so much force. Is this normal? It did have a v6 swap in it, and I wonder if perhaps there is no vacuum assist, assuming of course, that a 1975 JH brake system needs vacuum assist. Maybe this is a brake booster issue? Any help is greatly appreciated. TIA Michael |
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noomg Member
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Normally brake pedal action doesn't feel particularly different from other LBCs, for example it feels about the same as my TR7. Did you check connections on the brake servo? |
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wired J-H Member
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Hi Noomg, Thanks for the response. Unfortunately, prior to driving the JH< the oldest car I had driven was probably a 1985 something or other. I did not have a chance to check the brake servo, I plan to pick up the car later this week. I'll probably take a quick look, or longer, before I drive off, but is it accurate the servo needs vacuum? If so, I'll bring some hose to try and make a connection, if I can find a vacuum port on the engine. Is a hard pedal a sign of a bum servo? TIA Michael Last edited on 05-13-2025 10:48 pm by wired J-H |
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noomg Member
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Michael, Yes the Jensen-Healey has a servo or vacuum assist braking system. The vacuum is taken off a nipple on the rear of the intake manifold. Normally there would be a vacuum line from there to a white plastic fitting at the top of the servo. Even with a different motor it should have a vacuum take off somewhere on it's intake manifold. Before considering a servo rebuild I'd make sure all vacuum connections are good. Also did you ask the seller about the hard braking? |
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redracer Member
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As has been stated, there is a booster for all the J-Hs as well as the Gts(slightly larger). At this point in time, they are almost all "going bad" na need to be rebuilt(test your with a vacuum tester) Here is a company that can rebuild them(and powder coat them if you wish): Booster Materials and Parts Owner--Scott (260) 426-3331•Mobile 800 Shetman Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46808 |
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