[TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif

[wbeech at flash.net]

I have had DOT5 in TS30766 from day one in Sept 2008 and never a problem
with the brake light switch.  I think it is the one that came with the car
when I got it, pre-resto, in 2006.

Bill

Bill Beecher
'58 TR3A TS/30766L "Tarbaby"
'62 TR3B TCF/2549L " Aunt B" (in rehab)
www.triumphowners.com/1566
'68 Land Rover Series IIa 88" "The Beast"
"Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit
there"  Will Rodgers

 

-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of TeriAnn J. Wakeman
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 10:21 AM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif

On 5/7/13 8:07 AM, Frank Fisher wrote:
> i use DOT5 in my TR3 and have done for about 4 years now.
> the only thing i
> find problematic is my hydraulic brake switch.
> they only last 6 to 9 months.
> i
> have tried them from roadster factory and moss with the same short lived
life.
> i can only assume its the DOT5 that eats the rubber, but i have no 
> proof of that.
>
The brake light switch failure rate is way too high.  I loose one as often
as you do and have been using DOT5 for about 25 years now (Gee 
that long??).  I replaced one just yesterday.   I keep a spare and a 
7/8th wrench in the boot.

I always thought it failed from the heat as my brake light switch is mounted
about 2 inches from the exhaust down pipe.  Next time the engine comes out I
intend to relocate the brake light switch towards the front of the engine
bay away from the exhaust system.

TeriAnn

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