Speaking of PDWAs, does anyone know the size of the ball bearing found
within?
Tom
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael L. Coop <mcoop@amfam.com>
To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, February 05, 1999 9:52 AM
Subject: Leaking Pressure Differential Warning Actuator (PDWA) on '78 Spit
1500
>
>Hello Listers, I'm still working on the brake system rebuild on my '78
Spit.
>Last night, I finished reinstalling the newly re-built calipers, repco
pads,
>new shoes, new wheel cylinders, turned rotars and drums, and braided
>stainless steel hoses.
>
>About 3 years ago, I had already replaced the master cylinder with a new
>one.
>
>As my helper and I began bleeding the brakes, we noticed that we were
making
>very little progress in achieving a good amount of brake pedal. We
started
>with the longest line (right rear) and proceeded sequentially to the next
>longest line until all lines had been bled.
>
>While topping up the reservoir, I happened to notice that the PDWA unit was
>leaking brake fluid. At first, I thought perhaps the Master Cylinder had
>overflowed onto the mounting surface of the PDWA. So, I thoroughly
cleaned
>up the fluid and began bleeding the system again.
>
>Sure enough, the PDWA is definitely leaking. It appears to be leaking
from
>the area where the electrical snap connector attaches to the unit.
>
>I don't have a clue where to find a replacement PDWA. I don't think they
>are in production anymore. And, Haynes and Bentley both say they aren't
>re-buildable.
>
>HELP! Anybody got a good idea about how to solve this problem?
>
>Mike Coop
>Michael Coop Agency, Inc.
>
>
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