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Re: [TR] PDWA

To: Dave1massey@cs.com
Subject: Re: [TR] PDWA
From: Brad Kahler <brad.kahler@141.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:38:17 -0400
The responses are pretty much what I was hoping to hear.  Looks like I
need to stop at a parts store and find some couplings.

Thanks for the feedback!

Brad


On Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 11:46 AM,  <Dave1massey@cs.com> wrote:
> In a message dated 6/15/2010 10:08:07 AM Central Daylight Time,
> brad.kahler@141.com writes:
>> What I'm wondering is since the warning circuit has not been wired
>> into the car is there any reason I need the PDWA installed?  Can I
>> just remove it and use couplings to tie the lines together?
>>
>> Personally I'd rather not have the PDWA in the car but if there is
>> some overriding reason to leave it in I will, which would mean I'm
>> going to have to do something about the switch leaking.
>>
>> I'm fairly certain I would notice a drop in braking performance so
>> taking the time and effort to try and install a warning circuit seems
>> useless to me.
>>
>> Thoughts anyone?
>>
> The only thing the PDWA does is light the Brake Fail Warning Light.  If you
> are not going to connect up a Brake Fail Warning Light there is no need for
> the PDWA assembly.
>
> I guess the theory is that a slow leak can cause one circuit to fail
> gradually enough for the average driver to not notice until too late.  But
most of
> us are aware of our cars to the point that we would notice.
>
> Cheers
>
> Dave
>
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