[TR] PDWA

[Brad Kahler]

I'm assuming a standard brake line union as found in the auto parts stores
would be sufficient, or are the flares on the Triumph brake lines unique?

On Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 11:17 AM, Ernest Husmann <ehusmann53 at yahoo.com>wrote:

> Brad:
>
> There is no need for the PDWA.  Just make up some unions to go between the
> lines.  You can use the mounting holes for the PDWA to bolt rubber mounts to
> keep the brake lines from moving.  I did this on a TR6; works very well.
>
> Ernie
>
> --- On *Tue, 6/15/10, Brad Kahler <brad.kahler at 141.com>* wrote:
>
>
> From: Brad Kahler <brad.kahler at 141.com>
> Subject: [TR] PDWA
> To: "Triumphs" <Triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Date: Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 9:23 AM
>
> I think I've got a problem.
>
> Background: 1963 TR4 that was parked for 8+ years.  Was driven up to
> the time it was parked.  Some PO removed the single circuit braking
> system and replaced it with a TR250 or TR6 dual circuit with servo.
> I've driven the car and everything seems fine as far as braking goes.
> There are no wires connected to the PDWA switch, so it won't be giving
> me any warning if there is a circuit failure.
>
> While doing some work in the engine bay I noticed there was some brake
> fluid sitting in the socket of the PDWA switch.  I'm assuming this
> means the switch itself is bad internally.
>
> 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?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Brad
> 1963 TR4
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