[TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif

[Gary Klein]

I should have added that when bleeding the system, avoid pumping the pedal
too vigorously!  Just do all the normal bleeding steps gently and slowly.
Doing so will create very few bubbles.

Gary
'80 TR8 w/ A/C
'75 TR6
Severn, MD
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gary Klein [mailto:tr6.guy at verizon.net] 
> Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 8:33 AM
> To: 'triumphs at autox.team.net'
> Cc: 'dave at ranteer.com'
> Subject: Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif
>
> Dave,
>
> I'd read about a trick to fill the reservoirs that greatly reduces
bubbles and I've used
> it when servicing my TR6 with > > > success.  Take a big screwdriver and
place the 
> tip in the MC reservoir and let it rest on the bottom.  Then place the
DOT 5 brake 
> fluid bottle's opening against the screwdriver and very gently tip the
bottle and so the
> fluid makes contact and let it run slowly down the screwdriver.  No
bubbles.  Just d
> do it slowly.
>
> Gary
> '80 TR8 w/ A/C
> '75 TR6
> Severn, MD
> Digest