[TR] Converting from DOT3 to DOT5 hydraulic fluid in my TR4A

[Dave Connitt]

Noted Andrew!
Dave C

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> On Aug 21, 2021, at 5:18 PM, auprichard at uprichard.net wrote:
> 
> I had White Post rebuild the master cylinder on my TR2.  When I installed
> it, it leaked badly.  I sent it back and they told me it was because I had
> used Dot 5 (I hadn't).   They fixed it a second time but it still leaked.
> By this time the paint was shot because of the DOT 3/4 I had dutifully used.
> 
> Moral of the story:  I wasn't thrilled with the work done by, or the
> attitude of, White Post, but I am using DOT3 in the TR2.  All my other cars
> have DOT 5 and the paint is good.
> 
> Randall Young always said that companies would not guarantee their work if
> DOT 5 was used, but there was no evidence (in his opinion) to support their
> claims.
> 
> Andrew Uprichard
> Jackson ,Michigan
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of David Brady
> Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2021 11:09 AM
> To: triumphs at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [TR] Converting from DOT3 to DOT5 hydraulic fluid in my TR4A
> 
> Hi Dave, I guess I did a little more: I had White Post Restorations brass
> sleeve all of my cylinders and calipers. They reassembled everything with
> DOT3/4. I installed all the components filled up with DOT5 and bled. This
> was done maybe 5 years ago and I've been very pleased with the DOT5
> performance. There may be easier ways, but this is what I did with success.
> David Brady '68 TR250, CD8124L
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave Connitt <dconnitt at fuse.net>
> Sent: Aug 20, 2021 7:26 PM
> To: Triumphs <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [TR] Converting from DOT3 to DOT5 hydraulic fluid in my TR4A
> 
> Hi All,
> What is the preferred way to convert from DOT3 to DOT5 hydraulic fluid in my
> TR4A. The clutch is going to be easy as the leaking master cylinder and
> slave are being replaced and the short hard and soft line will be fairly
> easy to flush. I need suggestions regarding the brakes.
> Thanks,
> Dave Connitt
> 
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