[TR] PDWA

[Al Salvatore]

I think it would be just as easy to replace the O-rings in the PDWA, then 
run around  looking for special fittings.

Al
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Kahler" <brad.kahler at 141.com>
To: <Dave1massey at cs.com>
Cc: <Triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] PDWA


> 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 at cs.com> wrote:
>> In a message dated 6/15/2010 10:08:07 AM Central Daylight Time,
>> brad.kahler at 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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