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TRW PSA328 brake servo — cross-reference and donor applications

The 8-inch TRW PSA328 brake booster is one of the servos used as a basis for replacement on a number of TVRs (Cerbera, Griffith, Chimaera and S Series). Because TVR sourced many bought-in parts from mainstream manufacturers, the same unit appears across a wide range of late-1980s and early-1990s Ford Fiesta variants — which makes used and remanufactured stock easy to find under a variety of part numbers.

This page lists the equivalent part numbers and the donor vehicles the servo was originally fitted to. It is intended as a cross-checking aid when buying a replacement; always confirm physical dimensions, pushrod length, mounting stud pattern and master-cylinder flange before fitting.

AttributeValue
ManufacturerTRW
Part numberPSA328
TypeBrake booster (vacuum servo)
Size8 inch

The same servo is sold under several OEM and aftermarket references. Any of the numbers below should identify the same unit.

BrandPart number
TRWPSA328
Girling4110328
Bosch0 986 485 090
Ford1666345
Ford89FB2005BC

All original applications are Ford. The Fiesta Mk III range is by far the broadest source of donor units.

VariantEngineCapacityPowerBodyYears
1.3FBD1297 cc51 kWHatchback1983–1987
1.6 DFBD1608 cc40 kWHatchback1984–1989
VariantCapacityPowerBodyYears
1.01119 cc33 kWHatchback1989–1995
1.11119 cc37 kWHatchback1989–1995
1.11119 cc40 kWHatchback1989–1995
1.31299 cc44 kWHatchback1989–1995
1.31297 cc44 kWHatchback1989–1992
1.3 CAT1299 cc44 kWHatchback1991–1997
1.41391 cc54 kWHatchback1989–1995
1.41391 cc52 kWHatchback1989–1995
1.4 CAT1391 cc54 kWHatchback1989–1995
1.61597 cc65 kWHatchback1989–1994
1.61597 cc66 kWHatchback1989–1992
1.6 i 16V1597 cc65 kWHatchback1994–1995
1.6 XR2i1597 cc81 kWHatchback1989–1994
1.6 Turbo (FBJT)1598 cc96 kWHatchback1990–1992
1.8 16V1796 cc77 kWHatchback1992–1995
1.8 D1753 cc44 kWHatchback1989–1995
1.8 XR2i 16V1796 cc96 kWHatchback1992–1995
VariantCapacityPowerBodyYears
1.11087 cc37 kWHatchback1995–1996
ModelVariantCapacityPowerBodyYears
Courier1.31299 cc44 kWBox van1991–1996
Courier1.8 D1753 cc44 kWBox van1991–1996
Fiesta Van1.31297 cc40 kWBox van1989–1995
Fiesta Van1.8 D (FVJ)1753 cc43 kWBox van1989–1995
Fiesta Van1.6 D1608 cc40 kWBox van1983–1989

The most commonly cited donors for TVR brake servo work are the Fiesta Mk III 1.6 XR2i and the 1.6 Turbo (FBJT), both of which use the PSA328 servo. Community notes suggest that the master cylinder from a Mk III XR2i or 1.6i Ghia (22 mm bore) is reported to suit the 4.2 Cerbera; verify the bore, port arrangement and pushrod geometry on your own car before ordering.

When buying:

  • Check whether you need a left- or right-hand drive unit — pushrod and bracketry differ.
  • Inspect the vacuum check valve and grommet; these are often the source of a poor pedal rather than the servo itself.
  • Remanufactured units are widely available against any of the cross-reference numbers above, often more cheaply than NOS Ford stock.

Safety note: the braking system is safety-critical. Use the listings above to identify a candidate part, but always confirm dimensions and specification against the unit fitted to your car, and torque fasteners to the manufacturer’s figures. If in doubt, consult a TVR specialist.

Compiled from a Yoyopart.com cross-reference listing (TRW PSA328) shared in a community knowledge pack — always verify against the original part and your own vehicle before relying on it.