[TR] TR4 Brake Light Switch

[Geo Hahn]

I also used DOT5 (for the past 17 years) w/o a problem.

I do have a relay on the brake circuit as I have 5 brake lights hooked up -
was concerned that a bigger draw would kill the switch over time.

Frank - are you running more or bigger brake lamps than the original?

Geo

On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 9:11 AM, Frank Fisher <yellowtr3 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> i hear you.
> as i said my 2 buddies are running dot 5 in their TR3's and maybe one
> other guy close by.
>
> but for some reason mine just keep dying.
> they die a sloooow death.
> at first they dont come on with a light touch and then slowly it takes
> more and more pressure to get the lights to come on, until finally they
> stop working.
>
> some one posted a link to a supplier who specifically states they are dot
> 5 compatible and i thought i kept the name, but now cant find it.
> and the list cant help. already asked.
>
> but i can now change one out in less than 5 minutes once i get the
> attention of the wife.
>
> im just living with it.
> i do not want to run ugly wires to a manual switch in the cockpit.
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Bob Labuz <yellowtr at adelphia.net>
> *To:* Frank Fisher <yellowtr3 at yahoo.com>; Rye Livingston <ryel at mac.com>
> *Cc:* "triumphs at autox.team.net" <triumphs at autox.team.net>; John Finlayson
> <john_finlayson at telus.net>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 7, 2017 9:05 AM
>
> *Subject:* Re: [TR] TR4 Brake Light Switch
>
> Frank,
>
> I have been using DOT5 from the TRF in my 63 TR4 ever since its rebuild
> over 12 years ago. No problems what so ever. Also using DOT5 on my 72 TR6.
> But still using DOT4 on my 58 3. All have original components, just rebuilt
> with new seals. Sans the brake light switch on the 3 and 4. All I remember
> is blowing them out with alcohol before refit.
>
> Bob
>
> On 06/07/2017 11:37 AM, Frank Fisher wrote:
>
> yes.
> i think its a dot 5 thing going on.
> funny that my 2 friends with TR3's also changed to dot 5 during the builds
> about 5/8 years ago and they are having no problems. but me .....!!!!!!!!!!
>
> so here is my change out procedure.
> have her indoors sit in the driver seat.
> you crack the switch with a wrench
> then when you say NOW
> she pushes down on the brake pedal ever so slooooooooowly
> you can get the old off and new one on before she hits bottom and that
> allows me to not have to re-bleed the brakes.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Rye Livingston <ryel at mac.com> <ryel at mac.com>
> *To:* Frank Fisher <yellowtr3 at yahoo.com> <yellowtr3 at yahoo.com>
> *Cc:* John Finlayson <john_finlayson at telus.net> <john_finlayson at telus.net>;
> "triumphs at autox.team.net" <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> <triumphs at autox.team.net> <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 6, 2017 5:22 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [TR] TR4 Brake Light Switch
>
> Why are you changing it? The switch is failing?
>
> Rye
>
>
>
> On Jun 06, 2017, at 03:27 PM, Frank Fisher <yellowtr3 at yahoo.com>
> <yellowtr3 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> i dont use thread sealer on mine (tr3).
> and im changing it about every 8 months
>
> Frank
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* John Finlayson <john_finlayson at telus.net>
> <john_finlayson at telus.net>
> *To:* triumphs at autox.team.net
> *Cc:* john_finlayson at telus.net
> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 6, 2017 12:54 PM
> *Subject:* [TR] TR4 Brake Light Switch
>
> I recently discovered that the brake lights are not working on my '62 TR4
> and have traced it to the pressure switch. The switch has 1/8 x 27 NPTF
> pipe threads. Does anyone know if a thread sealant is required and if so
> what would be the appropriate one to use?
>
> John Finlayson
>
>
>
>
>
>
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